Orland Township Scholarship Fund
Orland Township Scholarship Fund is a Form 990-PF (a private foundation) based in Orland Park, Illinois. Its 2026 filing reports grants for tuition assistance, and its application instructions restrict scholarships to Orland Township residents.
Orland Township Scholarship Fund at a glance
In short: Orland Township Scholarship Fund gave $19K across 17 grants in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $19,000
- +11.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,118
- +5.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $39,313
- -35.0% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Orland Township Scholarship Fund
- How to Apply
The 2025 filing instructions say to contact the Orland Township Scholarship Board and submit a completed scholarship application provided by the board, along with any additional materials requested, such as an essay or…
The 2025 filing instructions say to contact the Orland Township Scholarship Board and submit a completed scholarship application provided by the board, along with any additional materials requested, such as an essay or certificates. Scholarships are restricted to Orland Township residents, who must not be directly or indirectly involved in selecting recipients.
- Review Cycle
- March 31, according to the 2025 filing instructions. That deadline is a past cycle, not an open deadline.
- Deadline
- March 31, according to the 2025 filing instructions.
- Contact
Application contact: Orland Township Scholarship Board
Mailing address: 14807 Ravina Ave, Orland Park, IL 60462-3820
Phone: (708) 403-4222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orland Township Scholarship Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Sophia Bonaminio - Saint Mary's Col ($1K). Together the top 4 received $4K.
Organizations only. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 80 grants of 80 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The application instructions restrict scholarships to Orland Township residents. The 2026 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois (58%), Indiana (16%), Missouri (11%), Michigan (11%), and Iowa (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
How Orland Township Scholarship Fund gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2023) to $19K (2026). In 2026 it made 17 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 13 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Sophia Bonaminio - Saint Mary's Col Notre Dame, IN | Tuition Assistance | $1,000 |
| Nathan Carandang - Loyola Universit Chicago, IL | Tuition Assistance | $1,000 |
| Vincent Gutierrez - Moraine Valley Palos Hills, IL | Tuition Assistance | $1,000 |
| Eman Abedelal - Northwestern Univer Evanston, IL | Tuition assistance | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,313 | $109 | $21,251 | $19,000 | 17 | $19,000 | $9 |
| 2025 | $60,455 | $19,019 | $17,000 | $17,000 | 16 | $17,000 | $10 |
| 2024 | $58,436 | $44,571 | $17,500 | $17,500 | 17 | $17,500 | $9 |
| 2023 | $31,365 | $31,712 | $12,675 | $12,000 | 12 | $12,000 | $3 |
| 2022 | $12,328 | $21,605 | $14,012 | $14,000 | 18 | $14,000 | $1 |
| 2021 | $4,735 | $302 | $16,526 | $16,500 | 22 | — | $2 |
| 2020 | $20,959 | $21,025 | $16,010 | $16,000 | 22 | — | $6 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2026 filing lists tuition assistance as the purpose of reported grants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, the fund reported 17 grants totaling $19,000. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $2,000, with a median of $1,000. The listed grants included a $2,000 tuition-assistance award and multiple $1,000 tuition-assistance awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Paul O’Grady as president, Shannon Olson as clerk, and Kenneth Duffy, Lena Matariyeh, and Kenneth Soltis as trustees.
Orland Township Scholarship Fund is led by Paul O'Grady, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul O'Grady
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Duffy
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Soltis
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lena Matariyeh
Trustee
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Olson
Clerk
Secretary → Clerk, 2026
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Frank Williams (2025) — Trustee
- Former: Cindy Murray (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: John Lynch (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Maria Sanfilipo (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Michael Maratea (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Patrick Feldner (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Antonio Rubino (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Orland Township Scholarship Fund
How much does Orland Township Scholarship Fund give each year?
Orland Township Scholarship Fund gave $19K across 17 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $17K across 16 grants.
What is Orland Township Scholarship Fund's typical grant size?
Orland Township Scholarship Fund's median grant in 2026 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,118, across 17 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Orland Township Scholarship Fund give grants?
Orland Township Scholarship Fund gives mostly in Illinois: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Indiana (16%) and Missouri (11%).
Does Orland Township Scholarship Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Orland Township Scholarship Fund's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Tuition Assistance" (17 grants).
Who are Orland Township Scholarship Fund's largest grantees?
Orland Township Scholarship Fund's largest 2026 grantees include Sophia Bonaminio - Saint Mary's Col ($1,000), Nathan Carandang - Loyola Universit ($1,000) and Vincent Gutierrez - Moraine Valley ($1,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 13 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 16% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Orland Township Scholarship Fund?
Orland Township Scholarship Fund reported $39K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $109.
What does Orland Township Scholarship Fund fund?
No mission statement is provided in the available information. The 2026 filing lists tuition assistance as the purpose of reported grants. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orland Township Scholarship Fund?
The 2025 filing instructions say to contact the Orland Township Scholarship Board and submit a completed scholarship application provided by the board, along with any additional materials requested, such as an essay or… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Orland Township Scholarship Fund's EIN?
Orland Township Scholarship Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4219993. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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