Richard H and Charlotte G Orear
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear is a private foundation, based in Milwaukee, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $209K.
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear at a glance
In short: Richard H and Charlotte G Orear gave $125K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- -18.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,833
- +35.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $2,490,596
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Richard H and Charlotte G Orear funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Kansas University Endowment Association ($30K). Together the top 6 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 48 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Richard H and Charlotte G Orear gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 85% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2025) to $154K (2024). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Kansas University Endowment Association Lawrence, KS | For the Marillac Center | $30,000 |
| Cornerstones of Care - Ozanam Kansas City, MO | For the Cornerstones of Care | $25,000 |
| Harmony Project KC Kansas City, MO | For the General Fund - Civic | $25,000 |
| Children's Mercy Kansas City, MO | For Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine | $20,000 |
| Inclusion Connections Olathe, KS | For the General Fund - Civic | $15,000 |
| Mission Southside Olathe, KS | For the General Fund - Civic | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,490,596 | $254,522 | $172,270 | $125,000 | 6 | $136,858 | $208,710 | $161,069 |
| 2024 | $2,408,339 | $172,254 | $200,294 | $154,000 | 10 | $158,117 | $117,271 | $140,441 |
| 2023 | $2,436,379 | $167,601 | $192,673 | $152,000 | 10 | $154,163 | $119,053 | $133,927 |
| 2022 | $2,461,451 | $165,062 | $188,114 | $137,000 | 10 | $139,865 | $120,689 | $155,542 |
| 2021 | $2,484,503 | $189,443 | $202,340 | $151,500 | 12 | — | $141,266 | $156,101 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Richard H and Charlotte G Orear reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
US Bank
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$46K (2021) → $38K (2025)
Peter Mirakian III
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to US Bank (Co-Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Richard H and Charlotte G Orear
How much does Richard H and Charlotte G Orear give each year?
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear gave $125K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $154K across 10 grants.
What is Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's typical grant size?
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's median grant in 2025 was $22,500, and its average grant was $20,833, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Richard H and Charlotte G Orear give grants?
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear gives mostly in Missouri: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Kansas (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Kansas City, MO (3 grants) and Olathe, KS (2 grants).
Does Richard H and Charlotte G Orear give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's largest grantees?
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's largest 2025 grantees include The Kansas University Endowment Association ($30,000), Cornerstones of Care - Ozanam ($25,000) and Harmony Project KC ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Richard H and Charlotte G Orear?
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (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 is Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's EIN?
Richard H and Charlotte G Orear's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6273918. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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