Ove W Jorgensen Foundation Inc

FORT WAYNE, IN EIN: 35-2050475

The Ove W Jorgensen Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, established in 1998. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization designated for religious, educational, charitable, scientific, and literary purposes.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$4.0M

+1.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$208K

-20.3% YoY

Grant Count

15

-40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$14K

+32.8% YoY

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

Mission & Focus Areas

The Ove W Jorgensen Foundation seeks to promote individual and community enhancement through education and environmental awareness. The foundation's underlying goals focus on assisting young people in their personal development.

The foundation supports programs in the following areas:

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental stewardship and awareness
  • Personal expression in business and the arts
  • Health-related endeavors

The foundation's stated objective is to promote healthy minds, bodies, and spirits in youth and to contribute to a healthy community and environment.

Grantmaking

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds initiatives in Indiana, California, and Tennessee.

Grant Distribution by State

14states
+6 more states

Cities

ArlingtonBismarckBloomingtonBoulderBridgeportCalistogaFairfieldFort WayneGlenviewIndianapolisIronsIrvineLivingstonLos OlivosMemphisMinotMissionNapaPetalumaRoanoke

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year 2025:

  • Total Assets: $4,006,931
  • Total Giving: $208,250
  • Revenue: $289,118
  • Expenses: $229,851
  • Net Income: $59,267
  • Total Liabilities: $0

Historical Assets:

  • Fiscal Year 2024: $5.3 million (per 2024 tax filing)
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$335K$669K$1M$1M202020212022202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$4,006,931$3,947,664$4,064,393
Revenue$289,118$167,392$18,471
Expenses$229,851$284,121$240,367
Qualifying Distributions$208,250$261,333$218,200
Net Investment Income$267,500$146,339$80,292
Distributable Amount$243,674$218,369$218,775

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$65K$131K$196K$261K14 grants202012 grants202121 grants202213 grants202325 grants202415 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

NORTHERN PLAINS HERITAGE…$50KHUMANE FORT WAYNE$35KBRIDGE OF GRACE INC$20KENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE CE…$20KDUCKS UNLIMITED$10KINDIANA NATURAL RESOURCE…$10KWAWASEE AREA CONSERVANCY…$10KWORLD WILDLIFE FUND$10KWORLD WOMEN WORK$10KMOTHERS FOR PEACE$10K

Grant Size Distribution

86 grants across all recorded years

81<$50K5$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for .

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Board Members:

  • Susan Jorgensen - President
  • Jay Jorgensen - President (alternate listing)
  • Molly Jorgensen - Director
  • Benjamin Jorgensen - Director
  • Ben Williams - Secretary

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
BEN WILLIAMSSECRETARY2
SUSAN JORGENSENPRESIDENT2
MOLLY JORGENSENDIRECTOR2
BENJAMIN JORGENSENDIRECTOR2

Contact Information

Address: 229 West Berry Street, #400 Fort Wayne, IN 46802

EIN: 35-2050475

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.

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