The Orenstein Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyDarien, Connecticut · EIN 06-1576951 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$81K
Organizations funded10
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $10,000.
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
70% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Great Harbor Yatch Foundation | Nantucket, MA | To help org. in its exempt function | $30,000 |
| Maloto | New York, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $25,000 |
| Stamford Hospital | Stamford, CT | To help org. in its exempt function | $10,000 |
| Duke University | Durham, NC | To aid duke university in its exempt functions. | $6,000 |
| Nantucket Land & Water Council Inc | Nantucket, MA | To help org. in its exempt function | $4,000 |
| Nantucket Shellfish Association | Nantucket, MA | To help org. in its exempt funcion | $2,000 |
| Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | To help org. in its exempt function | $1,000 |
| King School Annual Fund | Stamford, CT | To helo org. in its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Norwalk Housing Authority Foundation | Norwalk, CT | To help org.in its exempt function | $1,000 |
| Maria Mitchell Association | Nantucket, MA | To help org. in its exempt function | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $66,550 | 13 |
| 2023 | $53,250 | 14 |
| 2021 | $46,833 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202622389349101002
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 06-1576951
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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