The ORL Foundation Inc
The ORL Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Carmel, Indiana. It reported 16 grants totaling $293,400 in 2024, all to recipients in Indiana.
The ORL Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The ORL Foundation Inc gave $293K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Indiana. 19% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $293,400
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,338
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $4,296,522
- -3.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (100% 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 ORL Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 11550 N Meridian Street, Carmel, IN 46032
Phone: (317) 476-6626
Website: https://www.orlfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The ORL Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prince of Peace ($101K). Together the top 10 received $287K.
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 85 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Indiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The ORL Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $17K; repeat grants $19K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 81% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−2%). 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 $198K (2020) to $373K (2022). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $293K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prince of Peace Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $101,400 |
| Soma Downtown Church Indianapolis, IN | Non-Profit | $50,000 |
| Shepherd Community Inc Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $34,500 |
| Purdue Foundation West Lafayette, IN | Foundation Fund | $30,000 |
| Riley Childrens Foundation Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $25,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $15,000 |
| St Marys Child Center Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $12,000 |
| Englewood Community Dev Corp Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $10,000 |
| Shepherd Community Center Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $7,500 |
| Indiana Landmarks Indianapolis, IN | Foundation Fund | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,296,522 | $132,130 | $304,770 | $293,400 | 16 | $293,400 | $42,026 |
| 2023 | $4,469,162 | $427,827 | $274,307 | $268,850 | 17 | $268,850 | $97,934 |
| 2022 | $4,315,432 | $315,497 | $406,537 | $372,921 | 14 | $372,921 | $263,589 |
| 2021 | $4,409,472 | $393,049 | $434,078 | $300,200 | 20 | $297,200 | $158,623 |
| 2020 | $4,446,950 | $1,094,507 | $211,445 | $197,517 | 18 | — | $40,021 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations such as Shepherd Community Inc, which says it cultivates healthier children, stronger families, and safer neighborhoods through supportive relationships addressing residents’ physical, emotional, academic, and spiritual needs. St. Mary’s Child Center describes its work as providing high-quality learning experiences for preschool children in poverty who are at risk in life and learning. The Indiana Historical Society says it collects, preserves, interprets, and shares Indiana’s history.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $293,400 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $101,400, with a median of $8,750.
Largest reported grants included $101,400 to Prince of Peace in Indianapolis, $50,000 to Soma Downtown Church in Indianapolis, $34,500 to Shepherd Community Inc in Indianapolis, $30,000 to Purdue Foundation in West Lafayette, and $25,000 to Riley Children’s Foundation in Indianapolis. Other grants included $15,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, $12,000 to St. Mary’s Child Center, and $10,000 to Englewood Community Development Corp, all in Indianapolis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Maria Crowe was listed as president on the 2024 filing.
The ORL Foundation Inc's only listed officer is Maria Crowe, Presdient on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maria Crowe
Presdient
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
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 ORL Foundation Inc
How much does The ORL Foundation Inc give each year?
The ORL Foundation Inc gave $293K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $269K across 17 grants.
What is The ORL Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The ORL Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $8,750, and its average grant was $18,338, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The ORL Foundation Inc that year got $17K on average.
Where does The ORL Foundation Inc give grants?
The ORL Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (15 grants).
Does The ORL Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The ORL Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Foundation Fund" (15 grants).
Who are The ORL Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The ORL Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Prince of Peace ($101,400), Soma Downtown Church ($50,000) and Shepherd Community Inc ($34,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The ORL Foundation Inc?
The ORL Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $132K.
What does The ORL Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The ORL Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The ORL Foundation Inc's EIN?
The ORL Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3626898. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The ORL Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The ORL Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-orl-foundation-inc-morg_40bd9abe5d564d548f01f7b7ccb29bac
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