Orthodox Vision Foundation

LA CANADA FLINTRIDGE, CA EIN: 95-4834517 Website

Orthodox Vision Foundation is a private foundation established in 2001 and based in La Canada Flintridge, California. The foundation provides support to organizations dedicated to charitable, educational, and religious purposes through contributions.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.1M

-22.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$2.2M

-1.6% YoY

Grant Count

-6.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$46K

+4.7% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orthodox Vision Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports organizations working in charitable, educational, and religious spheres. The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to:

Humanitarian relief and international charitable work
Religious and faith-based initiatives
Educational programs
Capacity building for charitable organizations

The foundation sponsored a three-day workshop titled "For the Life of the World" aimed at lay business and professional leaders seeking to transition into the charitable and non-profit sectors. The conference brought together leaders interested in establishing their own charitable foundations and those developing new ministries and projects for existing organizations, with emphasis on implementation planning.

Grantmaking

The foundation has been described as a "steadfast partner" in providing pivotal assistance to urgent projects, including community projects bringing together Syrian and Lebanese women to provide nutritious meals, assistance for displaced families in war-torn Syria, and seed funding for capacity-building projects in the Holy Land.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, though it has supported international humanitarian work in Syria and the Holy Land.

Grant Distribution by State

California $3.7M (53%)

Pennsylvania $1.0M (15%)

New York $490K (7%)

Maryland $444K (6%)

Texas $170K (2%)

Illinois $160K (2%)

Massachusetts $156K (2%)

Indiana $156K (2%)

+10 more states

States

Alaska Arizona California District of Columbia Florida Illinois Indiana Kansas Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Washington

Cities

AnchorageBaltimoreBellaireBellevueBerkeleyBethlehemBostonBrooklineCalistogaCambridgeCarnegieChestertonChicagoChula VistaCoasta MesaEaganEdmondEncinitasEnglewoodGarden Grove

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of 2025:

Total assets: $6,112,187
Total revenues: $539,095
Total expenses: $2,270,004
Total liabilities: $0
Number of employees: 0

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$6,112,187	$7,843,096	$11,089,461
Revenue	$539,095	$-2,900	$1,239,042
Expenses	$2,270,004	$3,243,135	$1,025,797
Qualifying Distributions	$2,219,428	$2,207,037	$931,400
Net Investment Income	$403,154	—	$1,051,437
Distributable Amount	$2,367,260	$2,195,190	$2,217,545

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

221 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese ($905,774), Focus North America ($365,260), Faithtree ($103,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ANCIENT FAITH MINISTRIES MUNSTER, IN	RELIGIOUS	$30,620
ANTIOCHIAN ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN ARCHDIOCESE GARDEN GROVE, CA	RELIGIOUS	$905,774
ARAB AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC	EDUCATIONAL	$5,000
CHRIST THE SAVIOR ACADEMY WICHITA, KS	EDUCATIONAL	$10,000
CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA	PROVIDE LEGAL AID TO LOW INCOME FAMILY	$5,000
CHRISTIAN LEGAL SOCIETY SPRINGFIELD, VA	PROVIDE LEGAL AID TO LOW INCOME FAMILY	$5,000
CROSSROAD INSTITUTE CAMBRIDGE, MA	RELIGIOUS	$5,000
FAITHTREE VALENCIA, CA	EDUCATIONAL	$103,000
FOCUS NORTH AMERICA CARNEGIE, PA	HUMANITARIAN RELIEF	$365,260
FRIENDS OF MOUNT SINAI MONASTERY ENCINITAS, CA	RELIGIOUS	$2,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Constantine M. Triantafilou, Executive Director & CEO of International Orthodox Christian Charities, has acknowledged the foundation's long-standing partnership and pivotal role in supporting IOCC's vision.

Charles and Marilee Ajalat are identified as the founders and driving force behind the foundation, described as "leading Christian philanthropists" who have achieved a lasting legacy through their philanthropic work.

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHARLES R AJALAT	TRUSTEE	30	—
MARILEE N AJALAT	TRUSTEE	5	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been active in supporting Orthodox Christian charitable work, including:

IOCC Receives $60,000 Lead Gift from Orthodox Vision Foundation for Syria

Providing lead gifts for international relief programs, such as a $60,000 gift to International Orthodox Christian Charities for Syria programming

IOCC Receives $60,000 Lead Gift from Orthodox Vision Foundation for Syria

Supporting mission planting and church development initiatives through the Orthodox Church in America

Recipients Announced for 2026 Mission Planting Grants - Orthodox Church in

Funding educational and capacity-building programs for charitable organizations

The foundation is developing additional programming, including a second conference and a possible Leadership Institute for clergy and laity.

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Orthodox Vision Foundation fund?

The foundation supports organizations working in charitable, educational, and religious spheres. The foundation has demonstrated particular commitment to: • **Humanitarian relief and international charitable work** • **Religious and faith-based initiatives** • **Educational programs** • **Capacity building for charitable organizations** The foundation sponsored a three-day workshop titled "For the Life of the World" aimed at lay business and professional leaders seeking to transition into the c…

How do I apply for a grant from Orthodox Vision Foundation?

**Grant Activity (2025):** • Total grants made: 38 grants • Total giving: $2,172,760 • Typical award range: $200–$905,774 **Recent Notable Grants (2025):** • FOCUS North America: $365,260 (Humanitarian Relief) • Faithtree Resources: $103,000 (Educational) • Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry (OCPM): $60,000 (Religious) The foundation has been described as a "steadfast partner" in providing pivotal assistance to urgent projects, including community projects bringing together Syrian and Lebanese …

Where does Orthodox Vision Foundation make grants?

The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on California, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts, though it has supported international humanitarian work in Syria and the Holy Land.

What size grants does Orthodox Vision Foundation award?

In 2025, Orthodox Vision Foundation awarded 47 grants totaling $2.2M — an average of about $46K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Orthodox Vision Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Orthodox Vision Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2.4M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.