The Ora Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 51-6181608 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$275K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$5.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $50,000.
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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Phillips Academy | Andover, MA | General support | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Museum of Modern Art | New York, NY | General support | $50,000 |
| Trustees of Robert College of Istanbul | New York, NY | General support | $25,000 |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | General support | $11,000 |
| Riverside Park Conservancy Inc | New York, NY | General support | $10,000 |
| Foote School Association Inc | New Haven, CT | General support | $5,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Inc | Poughkeepsie, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Adirondack Foundation | Lake Placid, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Fund | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Upper West Side Cinema Center Inc | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Lake Placid Association for Music Drama & Art Inc | Lake Placid, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| Mohonk Preserve Inc | New Paltz, NY | General support | $1,000 |
| Adirondack Land Trust Inc | Keene, NY | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $275,000 | 15 |
| 2024 | $162,000 | 17 |
| 2023 | $121,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611349349102496
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 51-6181608
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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