Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation
The Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation is a private foundation based in Paradise Valley, Arizona. It made 19 grants totaling $178,825 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including organizations in cancer care, higher education, Parkinson’s disease, horse racing, and government accountability.
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation at a glance
In short: Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation gave $179K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), top state Arizona. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $178,825
- -9.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +26.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,412
- -28.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $2,638,132
- +15.1% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Arizona (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6850 E Cuarenta Ct, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253-4802
Phone: (480) 948-8015
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center ($45K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 73 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states. Arizona received 30% of grant dollars, Indiana 23%, Florida 18%, New York 12%, and the District of Columbia 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 77% 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 (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2024) to $211K (2020). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $179K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $45,000 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | General Fund | $40,625 |
| National Parkinson Foundation Miami, FL | General Fund | $30,000 |
| National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame Saratoga Springs, NY | General Fund | $13,200 |
| Grayson - Jockey Club Foundation Lexington, KY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Fund | $9,000 |
| New York Race Track Chaplaincy Elmont, NY | General Fund | $7,000 |
| Tgen Foundation Phoenix, AZ | General Fund | $4,000 |
| Blinded Veterans Assoc Washington, DC | General Fund | $3,000 |
| David Horowitz Freedom Fund Sherman Oaks, CA | General Fund | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,638,132 | $533,258 | $184,869 | $178,825 | 19 | $178,825 | $533,258 | $233,415 |
| 2023 | $2,292,990 | $196,205 | $201,914 | $198,200 | 15 | $198,200 | $196,205 | $179,962 |
| 2022 | $2,306,134 | $30,462 | $210,856 | $203,900 | 14 | $203,900 | $71,581 | $182,165 |
| 2021 | $2,492,993 | $155,916 | $198,947 | $188,500 | 13 | $188,500 | $155,916 | $177,789 |
| 2020 | $2,536,024 | $413,596 | $217,608 | $211,000 | 12 | — | $413,046 | $154,269 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation reported a distributable amount of $233K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Barrow Neurological Foundation describes its mission as supporting Barrow Neurological Institute, while Judicial Watch describes its mission as promoting government integrity, transparency, and accountability through public advocacy, litigation, monitoring, and investigation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $178,825 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $45,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest grants included $45,000 to Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center, $40,625 to Purdue University, and $30,000 to the National Parkinson Foundation. Other notable grants were $13,200 to the National Racing Museum and Hall of Fame, $10,000 to Grayson - Jockey Club Foundation, and $9,000 to Judicial Watch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jo Ann Oreffice was listed as an officer on the 2024 filing.
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's only listed officer is Jo Ann Oreffice, Officer on the 2024 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jo Ann Oreffice
Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Paul F. Oreffice (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Franca G. Oreffice (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation
How much does Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation give each year?
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation gave $179K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $198K across 15 grants.
What is Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's typical grant size?
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,412, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation give grants?
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Indiana (23%) and Florida (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants) and Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's largest grantees?
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center ($45,000), Purdue University ($40,625) and National Parkinson Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation?
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $179K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $233K (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 Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's EIN?
Paul F and Franca G Oreffice Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2705906. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Paul F and Franca G Oreffice 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 2020–2024
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