Ordean Foundation
EIN 410711611 Private FoundationTotal Given 2020–2024
$7.4M
216 grants · $1.5M avg/year
based on 5 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$1M+/yr
mid-tier
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$50K
grant size
45%
supporter · 48/106 multi-year
repeat
$42.6M
Assets (2024)
106
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ORDEAN FOUNDATIO
Phone
(218) 726-4785
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 | $1.6M | $41.1M | $1.8M | 33 |
| 2021 | $1.4M | $45.5M | $5.2M | 42 |
| 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 216 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$34K
75th Pctl
$50K
Maximum
$150K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TM
Traci Morris
6+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
MH
Marsha Hystead
5+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
MJ
Marcus Jones
5+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
DN
Donald NESS
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
AT
Ariuna Taivan
4 yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MI
Maria Isley
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TY
Tony YUNG
5+ yrs
Director
IV
Ivy Vainio
Director
JS
John Strange
5+ yrs
Director
SJ
Stacy Johnston
5+ yrs
Director
RH
Richard Howell
3 yrs
Director
AH
Anne Holy
Director
CD
Christine Davis
2 yrs
Director
JN
JON Nelson
4 yrs
Previous Board Chair
Leadership
JS
John Strange
5+ yrs
Chair
Leadership
MJ
Marcus Jones
5+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
DN
Donald NESS
2 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
TM
Traci Morris
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MH
Marsha Hystead
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
AT
Ariuna Taivan
4 yrs
Director
SJ
Stacy Johnston
5+ yrs
Director
MI
Maria Isley
5+ yrs
Director
RH
Richard Howell
3 yrs
Director
CD
Christine Davis
2 yrs
Director
TY
Tony YUNG
5+ yrs
Director
JN
JON Nelson
4 yrs
Chair
Leadership
CW
Chuck Walt
3 yrs
Previous Board Chair
Leadership
JS
John Strange
5+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
DN
Don NESS
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
TM
Traci Morris
6+ yrs
Treasurer
Leadership
MJ
Marcus Jones
5+ yrs
Secretary
Leadership
TY
Tony YUNG
5+ yrs
Director
RH
Richard Howell
3 yrs
Director
MH
Marsha Hystead
5+ yrs
Director
MI
Maria Isley
5+ yrs
Director
SJ
Stacy Johnston
5+ yrs
Director
AT
Ariuna Taivan
4 yrs
Director
JN
JON Nelson
4 yrs
Vice President and Director
Leadership
CW
Chuck Walt
3 yrs
President and Director
Leadership
DN
Don NESS
3 yrs
Executive Director
Leadership
TM
Traci Morris
6+ yrs
Treasurer and Director
Leadership
MJ
Marcus Jones
5+ yrs
Secretary and Director
Leadership
TY
Tony YUNG
5+ yrs
Director
AT
Ariuna Taivan
4 yrs
Director
JS
John Strange
5+ yrs
Director
SJ
Stacy Johnston
5+ yrs
Director
MI
Maria Isley
5+ yrs
Director
MH
Marsha Hystead
5+ yrs
Director
CW
Chuck Walt
3 yrs
Vice President and Director
Leadership
JV
Jim Vizanko
President and Director
Leadership
TM
Traci Morris
6+ yrs
Treasurer and Director
Leadership
JN
JON Nelson
4 yrs
Secretary and Director
Leadership
TY
Tony YUNG
5+ yrs
Director
JS
John Strange
5+ yrs
Director
TM
Traci Morris
6+ yrs
Director
MI
Maria Isley
5+ yrs
Director
MJ
Marcus Jones
5+ yrs
Director
SJ
Stacy Johnston
5+ yrs
Director
MH
Marsha Hystead
5+ yrs
Director
DN
Don NESS
3 yrs
EXEC. DIR
Grants Awarded (216 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| CHUM | Duluth, MN | $136,250 | EMERGENCY SHELTER; FAMILY SHELTER; DROP-IN CENTER; GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | $135,000 | GENERAL OPERATING | 2020 |
| Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women | Duluth, MN | $130,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND SHELTER RENOVATION | 2021 |
| 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 | HEALTH AND DENTAL CARE | 2020 |
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Lake Superior Community Health Center | Duluth, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Damiano Center | Duluth, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Lake Superior Community Health Center | Duluth, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2023 |
| Lake Superior Community Health Center | Duluth, MN | $125,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2024 |
| Life House Inc | Duluth, MN | $121,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Mentor North | Duluth, MN | $110,000 | GENERAL OPERATIONS | 2020 |
| Mentor North | Duluth, MN | $110,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2021 |
| Mentor North | Duluth, MN | $101,000 | MENTOR NORTH, SPONSORSHIP GRANT | 2023 |
| Mentor North | Duluth, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 2022 |
| YWCA | Duluth, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, SPIRIT VALLEY FACILITY REPAIRS | 2022 |
| Vanguard Charitable DAF | Warwick, RI | $100,000 | JOE EVERETT LEGACY GRANT | 2020 |
| Safe Haven Shelter for Battered Women | Duluth, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, CAPITAL GRANT - RETIREMENT OF CONSTRUCTION LOAN | 2024 |
| Young Womens Christian Association | Duluth, MN | $100,000 | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, YWCA FINANCIAL ADVISOR SUPPORT | 2024 |
| 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 |
| YWCA | Duluth, MN | $95,000 | YOUTH PROGRAMS | 2020 |
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