Ove W Jorgensen Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-2050475 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$337K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
36% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunn School | Los Olivos, CA | General | $75,000 |
| Bridge of Grace Inc | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $60,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | General | $55,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Memphis, TN | General | $20,000 |
| Environmental Defense Center | Santa Barbara, CA | General | $20,000 |
| Wawasee Area Conservancy Foundation | Syracuse, IN | General | $20,000 |
| Humane Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Wellspring Interfaith Social Servic | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $12,500 |
| Super Shot | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $10,000 |
| Trout Unlimited | Arlington, VA | General | $6,000 |
| Canterbury School | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Fort Wayne Children's Zoo | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Latinos Count | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Lc Nature Park | Roanoke, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Niwrc | Lame Deer, MT | General | $5,000 |
| Out of the Box Theatre Company | Staten Island, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Syracuse City Parks Department | Syracuse, IN | General | $5,000 |
| Camp Potawotami | Wolcottville, IN | General | $2,500 |
| Indiana University | Bloomington, IN | Cinema | $2,000 |
| Junior Acheivement of Northern in | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $2,000 |
| National Wild Turkey Federation | Edgefield, SC | General | $1,000 |
| YMCA of Greater Ft Wayne | Fort Wayne, IN | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $337,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $208,250 | 15 |
| 2023 | $261,333 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621349349103367
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2050475
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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