ORDEAN FOUNDATION
https://WWW.ORDEAN.ORG
$42.6M
Total Assets (2024)
$1.5M
Avg Yearly Giving (2022–2024)
$4.4M
Giving on File
(3 yrs)
(3 yrs)
141
Grants on File
$31K
Avg Grant Size
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ORDEAN FOUNDATIO
Phone
2187264785
Deadlines
15TH DAY OF THE MONTH PRECEDING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS' MEETING
How to Apply
REQUEST FOR GRANTS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ORDEAN FOUNDATION, 740 EAST SUPERIOR STREET #202, DULUTH, MINNESOTA 55802, TELEPHONE (218)726-4785 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS. ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE IN WRITING AND INCLUDE ANY INFORMATION OR DATA PERTINENT TO THE GRANT OR LOAN REQUEST.
Restrictions
ORDEAN FOUNDATION MAY LAWFULLY MAKE GRANTS DIRECTLY TO INSTITUTIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED WITHIN THE CITY OF DULUTH OR GOVERNMENTAL UNITS ABUTTING THE CITY LIMITS OF DULUTH IN ST. LOUIS COUNTY, IN PERFORMING SERVICES AND PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: 1. THE TREATMENT, CARE, AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WHO ARE CHRONICALLY OR TEMPORARILY MENTALLY ILL. 2. THE TREATMENT, CARE, AND REHABILITATION OF PERSONS WHOSE PHYSICAL CAPACITY IS IMPAIRED BY EITHER INJURY, ILLNESS, BIRTH DEFECTS, AGE, ALCOHOLISM, OR OTHER SIMILAR CAUSES. 3. THE CONDUCT AS ONE OF THEIR FUNCTIONS OF YOUTH GUIDANCE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO AVOID AND PREVENT DELINQUENCY FROM LAWFUL AND HEALTHFUL PURSUITS BY YOUTHFUL CITIZENS. 4. FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES OR PROVIDING FACILITIES FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNCTIONS SIMILAR TO ANY OF THE FOREGOING FUNCTIONS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | N/A | $41.1M | $1.8M | N/A |
| 2022 | $1.4M | $37.8M | $1.7M | 41 |
| 2023 | $1.5M | $40.5M | $9.4M | 50 |
| 2024 | $1.5M | $42.6M | $2.3M | 50 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 141 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$31K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| DONALD NESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $195K |
| DON NESS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $172K |
| TRACI MORRIS | CHAIR | — |
| MARCUS JONES | VICE CHAIR (TERMED 3/2024) | — |
| MARSHA HYSTEAD | VICE CHAIR | — |
| MARIA ISLEY | SECRETARY | — |
| ARIUNA TAIVAN | TREASURER | — |
| CHRISTINE DAVIS | DIRECTOR | — |
| ANNE HOLY | DIRECTOR | — |
| RICHARD HOWELL | DIRECTOR | — |
| STACY JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | — |
| JOHN STRANGE | DIRECTOR | — |
| IVY VAINIO | DIRECTOR | — |
| TONY YUNG | DIRECTOR | — |
| JON NELSON | PREVIOUS BOARD CHAIR | — |
| CHUCK WALT | PREVIOUS BOARD CHAIR | — |
| JIM VIZANKO | PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR | — |
Grants Awarded (141 total)
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMILY FREEDOM CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $150,000 | FFC/NYS GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, JOE EVERETT LEGACY GRANT FOR FFC'S S.T.A.R.T. PROGRAM, SPECIAL INITIATIVE GRANT | 2023 |
| DAMIANO CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $145,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| DAMIANO CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LAKE SUPERIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LAKE SUPERIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| DAMIANO CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| LAKE SUPERIOR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| MENTOR NORTH | DULUTH, MN | $101,000 | MENTOR NORTH, SPONSORSHIP GRANT | 2023 |
| SAFE HAVEN SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN | DULUTH, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL GRANT - RETIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION LOAN | 2024 |
| YWCA | DULUTH, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SPIRIT VALLEY FACILITY REPAIRS | 2022 |
| YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION | DULUTH, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, YWCA FINANCIAL ADVISOR SUPPORT | 2024 |
| MENTOR NORTH | DULUTH, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHUM | DULUTH, MN | $97,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, ANOTHER DOOR YOUTH SHELTER / PEACE CHURCH, SPONSORSHIP GRANT | 2024 |
| LIFE HOUSE INC | DULUTH, MN | $95,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, WORK VEHICLE | 2022 |
| LIFE HOUSE INC | DULUTH, MN | $95,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STRATEGIC PLANNING WITH NORTHSPAN | 2023 |
| MENTOR NORTH | DULUTH, MN | $90,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| SAFE HAVEN SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN | DULUTH, MN | $80,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| SAFE HAVEN SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN | DULUTH, MN | $80,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| LIFE HOUSE INC | DULUTH, MN | $75,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| CHUM | DULUTH, MN | $70,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| CHUM | DULUTH, MN | $70,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| YOUNG WOMENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION | DULUTH, MN | $70,000 | PARTNERSHIP GRANT | 2023 |
| VALLEY YOUTH CENTER | DULUTH, MN | $60,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, OUTGOING DIRECTOR'S GIFT | 2024 |
| DIVINE KONNECTIONS INC | DULUTH, MN | $55,000 | SPECIAL INITIATIVES GRANT, OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, CARL CRAWFORD AWARD | 2024 |
| COMMUNITY ACTION DULUTH | DULUTH, MN | $55,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, COMMUNITY CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM | 2022 |