The Orvis Charitable Foundation
The Orvis Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in conservation, environmental education, animal welfare, and community services.
The Orvis Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Orvis Charitable Foundation gave $95K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Florida. 44% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $95,299
- -58.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -51.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,016
- -14.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,067,812
- +9.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (8 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Orvis Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Orvis Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trout Unlimited Inc ($30K). Together the top 10 received $90K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 152 grants of 154 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida recipients received 37% of grant dollars and recipients in Washington, DC, received 31%. Vermont and Colorado each accounted for 8%, and Arkansas accounted for 5%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Orvis Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 18 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $4K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 52% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2019) to $271K (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited Inc Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Inc Fort Myers, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc Palmetto Bay, FL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Fish for Change Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mayfly Project Benton, AR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Petfinder Foundation Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Fly Fishing Inc Manchester, VT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Protect Our Rivers Lakewood, CO | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc Roanoke, VA | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter Arlington, VT | Charitable Event | $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 | $2,067,812 | $287,491 | $110,203 | $95,299 | 19 | $109,963 | $22,037 | $98,623 |
| 2024 | $1,890,524 | $1,112,473 | $242,835 | $229,938 | 39 | $242,718 | $17,257 | $78,461 |
| 2023 | $1,020,886 | $443,420 | $281,336 | $271,233 | 45 | $281,319 | $8,420 | $43,877 |
| 2022 | $858,802 | $852,593 | $206,859 | $198,051 | 37 | $206,849 | $1,233 | $14,525 |
| 2021 | $213,068 | $350,028 | $160,877 | $152,900 | 14 | $160,874 | $744 | $10,141 |
| 2020 | $23,917 | $60,196 | $69,623 | $62,000 | 7 | — | $196 | $1,712 |
| 2019 | $33,344 | $78,516 | $47,555 | $40,000 | 7 | — | $122 | $1,080 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Orvis Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $99K for 2025 — 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 foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with a range of missions. Captains for Clean Water describes its mission as advancing education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems. The Everglades Foundation says it works to restore and protect the Everglades through science, advocacy, and education. Fish For Change describes programs focused on conservation and education for healthy fresh- and saltwater fisheries, using fly fishing and media.
Other 2025 grantees include Petfinder Foundation, which says it works to prevent the euthanasia of adoptable pets and support animal welfare groups; Clean Valley Council, which describes its work as environmental education and outreach for litter prevention, recycling, and stormwater pollution; and Mark Skinner Library, which describes itself as a community gathering place offering opportunities for personal enrichment and growth.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $95,299. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest reported grants included $30,000 to Trout Unlimited Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes; $25,000 to Captains for Clean Water Inc. for general and unrestricted purposes; and $10,000 to The Everglades Foundation Inc. for a charitable event. Other notable grants were $5,000 each to Fish For Change, Mayfly Project, and Petfinder Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Simon Perkins was listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2025 filing.
The Orvis Charitable Foundation is led by Simon Perkins, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Simon Perkins
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/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 Orvis Charitable Foundation
How much does The Orvis Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Orvis Charitable Foundation gave $95K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $230K across 39 grants.
What is The Orvis Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Orvis Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $5,016, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Orvis Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Orvis Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Orvis Charitable Foundation's top state is Florida, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (31%) and Vermont (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Roanoke, VA (3 grants) and Manchester, VT (2 grants).
Does The Orvis Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of The Orvis Charitable Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Event" (4 grants).
Who are The Orvis Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Orvis Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Trout Unlimited Inc ($30,000), Captains for Clean Water Inc ($25,000) and The Everglades Foundation Inc ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Orvis Charitable Foundation?
The Orvis Charitable Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $110K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $99K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Orvis Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission is stated in the available information. Its 2025 grantees include organizations with a range of missions. Captains for Clean Water describes its mission as advancing education, awareness, and scientifically supported solutions to restore and protect marine ecosystems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Orvis Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it 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 Orvis Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Orvis Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1437443. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Orvis Charitable 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.
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 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
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