Orthodox Vision Foundation
Orthodox Vision Foundation is a private foundation based in La Cañada Flintridge, California. It supports charitable, educational, and religious organizations, with a stated emphasis on furthering the work of the Orthodox Christian Church in America.
Orthodox Vision Foundation at a glance
In short: Orthodox Vision Foundation gave $2.2M across 47 grants in 2025 (avg $46K), mostly in California. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,172,760
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 47
- -6.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,229
- +4.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,112,187
- -22.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 47, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orthodox Vision Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, does not accept unsolicited requests, and is not currently taking applications.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4412 Oakwood Avenue, La Canada Flintridge, CA 91011
Phone: (818) 553-1300
Website: https://orthodoxvisionfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orthodox Vision Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese ($906K). Together the top 10 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
221 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 221 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 58% of grant dollars, Pennsylvania recipients 23%, New York 5%, Maryland 4%, and Arizona 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 47 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Orthodox Vision Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 47 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 151% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 94% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $758K (2020) to $2.2M (2024). In 2025 it made 47 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese Garden Grove, CA | Religious | $905,774 |
| Focus North America Carnegie, PA | Humanitarian Relief | $365,260 |
| Faithtree Valencia, CA | Educational | $103,000 |
| SAINT John Chrysostom Academy Bethlehem, PA | Religious | $100,000 |
| Saint Michael Antiochian Orthodox Church Van Nuys, CA | Religious | $60,396 |
| Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry New York, NY | Religious | $60,000 |
| Saint Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary Yonkers, NY | Educational | $55,000 |
| Saint Barbara Orthodox Monastery Santa Paula, CA | Religious | $53,000 |
| International Orthodox Christian Charities Baltimore, MD | Religious | $52,000 |
| The Camp Catanese Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Educational | $50,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,112,187 | $539,095 | $2,270,004 | $2,172,760 | 47 | $2,219,428 | $403,154 | $2,367,260 |
| 2024 | $7,843,096 | $-2,900 | $3,243,135 | $2,207,037 | 50 | $2,207,037 | — | $2,195,190 |
| 2023 | $11,089,461 | $1,239,042 | $1,025,797 | $931,400 | 44 | $931,400 | $1,051,437 | $2,217,545 |
| 2022 | $10,875,886 | $2,589,533 | $890,250 | $864,607 | 42 | $890,163 | $2,389,493 | $935,554 |
| 2021 | $9,176,603 | $560,124 | $818,741 | $792,056 | 38 | — | $359,112 | $887,868 |
| 2020 | $9,435,220 | $132,965 | $785,180 | $757,759 | 30 | — | $25,658 | $849,168 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to help people transform their lives and the surrounding culture by seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness. Its website describes a focus on meeting others’ needs, advancing the Orthodox Christian worldview, and leveraging resources through partnerships and new initiatives.
The foundation says it supports work ranging from assistance for homeless and working-poor people to church governance, education for clergy and lay leaders, and new ministries. Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate this range: FOCUS North America says it serves people in need through food, clothing, shelter, and other support; Orthodox Christian Fellowship says it guides college students along the path to Jesus Christ through the Church; and Ancient Faith Ministries says it publishes Orthodox Christian books and operates religious radio stations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 47 grants totaling $2,172,760. Awards ranged from $200 to $905,774, with a median grant of $5,000. Its largest reported grants included $905,774 to the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese for religious purposes, $365,260 to FOCUS North America for humanitarian relief, $103,000 to Faithtree for educational purposes, and $100,000 to Saint John Chrysostom Academy for religious purposes. Other grants included $60,000 to Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry and $55,000 to Saint Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles R. Ajalat and Marilee N. Ajalat as trustees. The foundation’s website identifies them as co-trustees and says they lead the foundation in consultation with their seven children, including spouses.
Orthodox Vision Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles R. Ajalat
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marilee N. Ajalat
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Orthodox Vision Foundation
How much does Orthodox Vision Foundation give each year?
Orthodox Vision Foundation gave $2.2M across 47 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.2M across 50 grants.
What is Orthodox Vision Foundation's typical grant size?
Orthodox Vision Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $46,229, across 47 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orthodox Vision Foundation that year got $25K on average.
Where does Orthodox Vision Foundation give grants?
Orthodox Vision Foundation gives mostly in California: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (23%) and New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Riverside, CA (2 grants), Wichita, KS (2 grants), Glendale, CA (2 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Orthodox Vision Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 47 grants with a stated purpose on Orthodox Vision Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (20 grants), "Religious" (19 grants) and "Humanitarian Relief" (4 grants).
Who are Orthodox Vision Foundation's largest grantees?
Orthodox Vision Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese ($905,774), Focus North America ($365,260) and Faithtree ($103,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Orthodox Vision Foundation?
Orthodox Vision Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Orthodox Vision Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to help people transform their lives and the surrounding culture by seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orthodox Vision Foundation?
The foundation says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations, does not accept unsolicited requests, and is not currently taking applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Orthodox Vision Foundation's EIN?
Orthodox Vision Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4834517. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Orthodox Vision Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Orthodox Vision Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/orthodox-vision-foundation-morg_3c4abdc2449f44dfbed086d37686281b
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