The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-6217675 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | NATE BERTI |
|---|---|
| Address | 605 THIRD AVE 23RD FL, NEW YORK NY 10158 |
| Phone | 6462187594 |
| Form and materials | STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND NEEDS |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | AWARDS AND GRANTS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS AND NURSING EDUCATION LOCATED IN AND AROUND RENO, NEVADA, HONOLULU, HAWAII, AND MANHATTAN, NEW YORK. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nevada Reno Foundatio | Reno, NV | School of nursing discretionary fund | $90,000 |
| Hawaii Opera Theatre | Honolulu, HI | 1 - studio operations 2 - opera studios program | $70,000 |
| Manhattan School of Music | New York, NY | Scholarship fund | $70,000 |
| Cathedral Church of St Andrew | Honolulu, HI | Choral scholars support | $45,000 |
| University of Hawaii Manoa | Honolulu, HI | Award and scholarship program | $35,000 |
| Sierra Arts Foundation | Reno, NV | Program support, arts in education | $30,000 |
| Hawaii Symphony Orchestra | Honolulu, HI | Program support | $30,000 |
| Lutheran Church of Honolulu | Honolulu, HI | Program | $23,000 |
| Reno Chamber Orchestra | Reno, NV | Concert program | $20,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Symphony | Honolulu, HI | Operation | $20,000 |
| Honolulu Museum of Art | Honolulu, HI | Soundshop music/art program | $18,000 |
| Ava Ballet Theatre | Reno, NV | Program support | $17,000 |
| Hawaii Youth Opera Chorus | Honolulu, HI | Opportunities program | $10,000 |
| Nevada Museum of Art | Reno, NV | School tour program | $10,000 |
| Oahu Choral Society | Honolulu, HI | Concert program | $10,000 |
| Little Orchestra Society | New York, NY | Program support | $8,000 |
| Orchestra of St Luke's | New York, NY | General | $8,000 |
| Pioneer Center for the Performing a | Reno, NV | Program support | $6,000 |
The return also lists 4 grants to individuals ($33,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $553,000 | 22 |
| 2023 | $492,000 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100532
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-6217675
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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