The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, NY. Its 2024 filing says it considers awards for cultural institutions and nursing education located in and around Reno, Nevada; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Manhattan, New York.
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc gave $553K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Hawaii. 9% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $553,000
- +12.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- -4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,136
- +17.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $9,128,802
- +5.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 9% first-time grantees (2 of 22, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (49% 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 The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Nate Berti as the contact and requests a statement of objectives and needs. It states that awards and grants will be considered for cultural institutions and nursing education located in and around Reno, Nevada; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Manhattan, New York.
- Review Cycle
- None stated.
- Deadline
- None stated.
- Contact
Application contact: Nate Berti
Mailing address: 605 Third Ave 23Rd Fl, New York, NY 10158
Phone: (646) 218-7594
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Nevada Reno Foundatio ($90K). Together the top 10 received $433K.
Grant Size Distribution
118 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 99 grants of 118 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing describes eligible locations as in and around Reno, Nevada; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Manhattan, New York. In 2024, the share of grant dollars by recipient state was Hawaii, 49%; Nevada, 34%; New York, 16%; and California, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
9%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 22 grantees (9%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $12K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 $397K (2022) to $773K (2021). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $553K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno Foundatio Reno, NV | School of Nursing Discretionary Fund | $90,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre Honolulu, HI | 1 - studio operations 2 - opera studios program | $70,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music New York, NY | Scholarship Fund | $70,000 |
| Cathedral Church of St Andrew Honolulu, HI | Choral Scholars Support | $45,000 |
| University of Hawaii Manoa Honolulu, HI | Award and Scholarship Program | $35,000 |
| Sierra Arts Foundation Reno, NV | Program Support, Arts in Education | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra Honolulu, HI | Program Support | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Church of Honolulu Honolulu, HI | Program | $23,000 |
| Reno Chamber Orchestra Reno, NV | Concert Program | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony Honolulu, HI | Operation | $20,000 |
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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 | $9,128,802 | $1,211,151 | $741,769 | $553,000 | 22 | $603,000 | $1,078,244 | $544,229 |
| 2023 | $8,659,420 | $184,115 | $688,029 | $492,000 | 23 | $542,000 | $125,460 | $498,701 |
| 2022 | $9,163,334 | $1,178,136 | $644,262 | $397,000 | 22 | $467,125 | $1,017,455 | $493,558 |
| 2021 | $8,629,460 | $1,062,039 | $1,083,200 | $773,242 | 27 | $907,098 | $888,846 | $596,099 |
| 2020 | $8,650,737 | $1,322,231 | $960,148 | $641,082 | 24 | — | $1,181,947 | $528,086 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $544K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing identifies cultural institutions and nursing education as areas for grant consideration. Its 2024 awards included a discretionary fund for the University of Nevada Reno Foundation’s School of Nursing, scholarship support for Manhattan School of Music, and grants for opera, orchestral, choral, museum, and arts-in-education programs.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied ways. Hawaii Opera Theatre says it values perspectives and cultural histories that enrich opera and is committed to engaging creators and music lovers who reflect Hawaii’s diversity. The Hawaii Symphony Orchestra describes its work as presenting high-quality performances, educating audiences, and enhancing cultural life in the islands. The Reno Chamber Orchestra says it creates intimate musical experiences through chamber-orchestra and ensemble performances. The Honolulu Museum of Art describes its mission as creating experiences through the study, preservation, presentation, and creation of art.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $553,000. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $90,000, with a median of $17,500. Among its largest awards were $90,000 to the University of Nevada Reno Foundation for the School of Nursing discretionary fund; $70,000 each to Hawaii Opera Theatre for studio operations and its Opera Studios Program, and to Manhattan School of Music for its scholarship fund; and $45,000 to the Cathedral Church of St Andrew for choral scholars support.
Other 2024 awards included $35,000 to the University of Hawaii Manoa for its award and scholarship program, $30,000 each to Sierra Arts Foundation for program support and arts in education and to the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra for program support, and $20,000 to the Reno Chamber Orchestra for its concert program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists John A. Gibbons as president; Nathan W. G. Berti as secretary; and Dr. Ruth O. Bingham and Michael Mackay as board members.
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc is led by John A. Gibbons, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John A. Gibbons
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Michael Mackay
Board Member
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$20K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Ruth O. Bingham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $25K (2024)
Nathan W. G. Berti
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ernest J. Maupin (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Frank (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Roger M. Gerber (2020–2021) — Treasurer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Dr Ruth O Bingham (Board Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc
How much does The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc give each year?
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc gave $553K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $492K across 23 grants.
What is The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $25,136, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc that year got $12K on average.
Where does The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc give grants?
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's top state is Hawaii, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Nevada (34%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Honolulu, HI (10 grants), Reno, NV (7 grants) and New York, NY (4 grants).
Does The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (6 grants).
Who are The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Nevada Reno Foundatio ($90,000), Hawaii Opera Theatre ($70,000) and Manhattan School of Music ($70,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc?
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $603K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $544K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s filing identifies cultural institutions and nursing education as areas for grant consideration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc?
The filing lists Nate Berti as the contact and requests a statement of objectives and needs. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6217675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-arthur-and-mae-orvis-foundation-inc-morg_d1d679a30abd46d380409a77476f5856
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