The Institute for Educational
The Institute for Educational is a private foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Its 2024 filing reports 26 grants totaling $225,777, primarily for scholarships, along with charitable contributions.
The Institute for Educational at a glance
In short: The Institute for Educational gave $226K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Georgia. 50% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $225,777
- -37.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -27.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,684
- -14.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,981
- Total assets
- $2,879,221
- -3.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (82% 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 Institute for Educational
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Matthew Ornstein as the contact and says to see attached materials for the form and application materials. The filing states there are no restrictions on awards and that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Matthew Ornstein
Mailing address: 1266 West Paces Ferry Rd Ste 181, Atlanta, GA 30327
Phone: (770) 420-2492
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Institute for Educational funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brenau University ($42K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Organizations only. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($41,939), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
152 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 149 grants of 152 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 9% to Ohio, 7% to Tennessee, and 2% to Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Institute for Educational open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $16K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 166% 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 $88K (2022) to $936K (2020). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pace Academy Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $38,640 |
| 8 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $41,939 |
| Superior Flight School Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Brenau University Gainesville, GA | Scholarship | $14,417 |
| Brenau University Gainesville, GA | Scholarship | $14,037 |
| Brenau University Gainesville, GA | Scholarship | $13,702 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $11,227 |
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Scholarship | $10,741 |
| Free to Smile Foundation Columbus, OH | Charitable Contribution | $10,000 |
| Beyond the Game Canton, OH | Charitable Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,879,221 | $137,190 | $237,523 | $225,777 | 26 | $225,777 | $136,319 | $135,642 |
| 2023 | $2,979,554 | $-481,865 | $384,489 | $363,669 | 36 | $363,669 | $74,318 | $121,123 |
| 2022 | $3,846,432 | $58,737 | $125,514 | $88,468 | 24 | $88,468 | $36,059 | $151,064 |
| 2021 | $3,895,442 | $327,119 | $319,974 | $214,763 | 39 | $211,424 | $319,885 | $144,112 |
| 2020 | $3,937,729 | $500,704 | $1,195,757 | $935,581 | 27 | — | $489,620 | $200,117 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Institute for Educational reported a distributable amount of $136K 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 available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants include scholarships to educational institutions and charitable contributions to other organizations. Among the grantees, PACE Academy describes its mission as preparing confident citizens of the world who honor the academy’s values. An individual recipient State University says it supports university research and scholarly and artistic activities. Piedmont University describes its mission as advancing education through reciprocal learning, developing compassionate leaders, and stewarding local and global communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 26 grants totaling $225,777. Grants ranged from $248 to $38,640, with a median of $6,980.
The largest reported grants included $38,640 to PACE Academy for a scholarship; $15,667 to an individual recipient State University for a scholarship; and $15,000 to Superior Flight School for a scholarship. Brenau University received three listed scholarship grants of $14,417, $14,037, and $13,702. Emory University received two listed scholarship grants of $11,227 and $10,741. The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Free to Smile Foundation and Beyond the Game as charitable contributions.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Matthew Ornstein as president and Michael Bean and Anna Parker as directors.
The Institute for Educational is led by Matthew Ornstein, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Matthew Ornstein
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Anna Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Bean
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Institute for Educational
How much does The Institute for Educational give each year?
The Institute for Educational gave $226K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $364K across 36 grants.
What is The Institute for Educational's typical grant size?
The Institute for Educational's median grant in 2024 was $6,981, and its average grant was $8,684, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Institute for Educational that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Institute for Educational give grants?
The Institute for Educational gives mostly in Georgia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (9%) and Tennessee (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants), Kennesaw, GA (4 grants), Gainesville, GA (3 grants) and Athens, GA (2 grants).
Does The Institute for Educational give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on The Institute for Educational's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (23 grants).
Who are The Institute for Educational's largest grantees?
The Institute for Educational's largest 2024 grantees include Brenau University ($42,156 across 3 grants), Pace Academy ($38,640) and Emory University ($26,606 across 3 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 8 individual scholarships ($41,939), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Institute for Educational?
The Institute for Educational reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $226K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Institute for Educational fund?
The available filing information does not state the foundation’s mission. Its 2024 grants include scholarships to educational institutions and charitable contributions to other organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Institute for Educational?
The filing lists Matthew Ornstein as the contact and says to see attached materials for the form and application materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Institute for Educational's EIN?
The Institute for Educational's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3981686. 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Institute for Educational funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-institute-for-educational-morg_59508e1c3b024883bc136bc45f08a995
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