The Oristano Scholar Fund
The Oristano Scholar Fund is a private foundation, based in Tequesta, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 3 grants totaling $52K.
The Oristano Scholar Fund at a glance
In short: The Oristano Scholar Fund gave $52K across 3 grants in 2023 (avg $17K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $51,996
- -97.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $17,332
- -96.6% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Florida (60% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Oristano Scholar Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Emergency Medical Association ($31K). Together the top 3 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Oristano Scholar Fund gives
- Giving grew 247% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $3.8M (2021). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medical Association Palm Reach Gardens, FL | General Purpose | $30,996 |
| Women's Mentoring Network Stamford, CT | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Watch Tower Bible & Tract Society Wallkill, NY | General Purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $6,432 | $76,619 | $51,996 | 3 | $62,071 | — | $2,008 |
| 2022 | $70,187 | $1,867,861 | $2,047,874 | $2,012,000 | 4 | $2,014,937 | $1,825,560 | $7,463 |
| 2021 | $92,475 | $1,682,193 | $3,851,288 | $3,837,263 | 1 | $3,840,087 | $1,038,592 | $23,195 |
| 2020 | $2,347,475 | $288,515 | $17,671 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $287,496 | $134,993 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Oristano Scholar Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Oristano Scholar Fund is led by Michael Oristano, Director, Officer & Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Michael Oristano
Director, Officer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Oristano Scholar Fund
How much does The Oristano Scholar Fund give each year?
The Oristano Scholar Fund gave $52K across 3 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2.0M across 4 grants.
What is The Oristano Scholar Fund's typical grant size?
The Oristano Scholar Fund's median grant in 2023 was $20,000, and its average grant was $17,332, across 3 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Oristano Scholar Fund give grants?
The Oristano Scholar Fund gives mostly in Florida: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (38%).
Does The Oristano Scholar Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Oristano Scholar Fund's 2023 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How much is The Oristano Scholar Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Oristano Scholar Fund reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Oristano Scholar Fund's EIN?
The Oristano Scholar Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2226240. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 28, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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