The Ortale Family Foundation
The Ortale Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Nashville, Tennessee. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $42,250 to charitable organizations, with listed recipients in Tennessee and other states.
The Ortale Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Ortale Family Foundation gave $42K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Tennessee. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,250
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,817
- -8.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $782,857
- -4.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (6 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (69% 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 Ortale Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 424 Sunnyside Drive, Nashville, TN 37205
Phone: (615) 373-3771
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Ortale Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Project Redesign ($10K). Together the top 10 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
59 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 59 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 69% of grant dollars went to recipients in Tennessee. The remaining reported shares were Florida, 14%; Virginia, 6%; South Carolina, 6%; and Georgia, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Ortale Family Foundation open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 15 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $42K (2024) to $46K (2022). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Redesign Nashville, TN | General Use | $10,000 |
| Friends of Warner Parks Nashville, TN | General Use | $5,000 |
| Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department Sewanee, TN | General Use | $5,000 |
| Homeless Childrens Foundation Vero Beach, FL | General Use | $5,000 |
| TN Innocence Project Nashville, TN | General Use | $2,500 |
| CAF America - Cameron Bespolka Trus Alexandria, VA | General Use | $2,500 |
| Frist Center for Visual Arts Nashville, TN | General Use | $2,500 |
| Mucs Cancer Center Charlston, SC | General Use | $2,500 |
| Nashville Catholic Youth Wrestling Franklin, TN | General Use | $2,000 |
| Wayne Wise Wellness Fund Nashville, TN | General Use | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $782,857 | $31,689 | $53,901 | $42,250 | 15 | $42,250 | $21,651 | $38,497 |
| 2023 | $823,385 | $32,891 | $57,337 | $43,304 | 14 | $43,304 | $32,891 | $42,156 |
| 2022 | $848,989 | $69,159 | $86,793 | $46,015 | 14 | $46,015 | $69,159 | $43,304 |
| 2021 | $847,148 | $24,553 | $52,856 | $45,093 | 16 | — | $38,238 | $46,015 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Ortale Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $38K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
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 went to organizations including Project Redesign, which says it reuses donated furniture to redesign homes so families can rebuild their lives, and Rally Foundation, which says it empowers volunteers to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $42,250 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $250 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Listed grants included $10,000 to Project Redesign; $5,000 each to Friends of Warner Parks, Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department, and Homeless Childrens Foundation; and $2,500 each to TN Innocence Project, CAF America - Cameron Bespolka Trus, Frist Center for Visual Arts, and Mucs Cancer Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Buford H Ortale and Cynthia C Ortale as trustees.
The Ortale Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Buford H. Ortale
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia C. Ortale
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Ortale Family Foundation
How much does The Ortale Family Foundation give each year?
The Ortale Family Foundation gave $42K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $43K across 14 grants.
What is The Ortale Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Ortale Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $2,817, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Ortale Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does The Ortale Family Foundation give grants?
The Ortale Family Foundation gives mostly in Tennessee: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (14%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (6 grants) and Vero Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Ortale Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Ortale Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Ortale Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Ortale Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Project Redesign ($10,000), Friends of Warner Parks ($5,000) and Sewanee Volunteer Fire Department ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Ortale Family Foundation?
The Ortale Family Foundation reported $783K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $42K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $38K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Ortale Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Ortale Family Foundation?
The foundation stated on its 2023 filing that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Ortale Family Foundation's EIN?
The Ortale Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1664345. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Ortale Family Foundation 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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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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