The John and Melinda Ortenzio
The John and Melinda Ortenzio is a private foundation, based in Mechanicsburg, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $730K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $2K. Net investment income was $32K.
The John and Melinda Ortenzio at a glance
In short: The John and Melinda Ortenzio gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,000
- -83.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,000
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $729,709
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% 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 The John and Melinda Ortenzio funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was York College of Pennsylvania ($2K).
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The John and Melinda Ortenzio gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 10% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2025) to $81K (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| York College of Pennsylvania York, PA | Organizations Exempt Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 | $729,709 | $34,283 | $6,540 | $2,000 | 1 | $3,556 | $32,177 | $36,499 |
| 2024 | $701,966 | $33,694 | $16,271 | $12,000 | 3 | $13,495 | $31,345 | $34,815 |
| 2023 | $684,543 | $18,201 | $8,918 | $5,000 | 1 | $6,428 | $26,336 | $33,188 |
| 2022 | $675,260 | $10,902 | $30,470 | $26,550 | 3 | $27,872 | $21,639 | $32,812 |
| 2021 | $694,828 | $33,141 | $64,394 | $60,500 | 7 | $61,768 | $30,923 | $35,351 |
| 2020 | $726,081 | $27,296 | $84,853 | $80,500 | 3 | — | $30,792 | $38,291 |
| 2019 | $783,638 | $46,764 | $67,420 | $63,100 | 9 | — | $44,128 | $39,734 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The John and Melinda Ortenzio reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The John and Melinda Ortenzio's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John M. Ortenzio
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda A. Ortenzio
Trustee
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John and Melinda Ortenzio
How much does The John and Melinda Ortenzio give each year?
The John and Melinda Ortenzio gave $2K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $12K across 3 grants.
How large is The John and Melinda Ortenzio?
The John and Melinda Ortenzio reported $730K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $36K (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.
Where does The John and Melinda Ortenzio operate?
The John and Melinda Ortenzio has awarded grants in North Carolina, Pennsylvania.
What is The John and Melinda Ortenzio's EIN?
The John and Melinda Ortenzio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1229009. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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