The Orvis Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 83-1437443 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$95K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$2.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Unlimited Inc | Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Captains for Clean Water Inc | Fort Myers, FL | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation Inc | Palmetto Bay, FL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Fish for Change | Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mayfly Project | Benton, AR | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Petfinder Foundation | Tucson, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| American Museum of Fly Fishing Inc | Manchester, VT | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Protect Our Rivers | Lakewood, CO | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc | Roanoke, VA | Charitable Event | $2,500 |
| Second Chance Animal Shelter | Arlington, VT | Charitable Event | $2,000 |
| Clean Valley Council Inc | Roanoke, VA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Mark Skinner Library | Manchester Center, VT | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northshire Civic Center Inc | Manchester, VT | Riley Rink Gold Banner sponsorship | $999 |
| Community Food Cupboard Inc | Manchestr Center, VT | General & Unrestricted | $500 |
| Greater Bennington Interfaith Community Services | Bennington, VT | Support for the Kitchen Cupboard | $500 |
| Rescue Mission of Roanoke Inc | Roanoke, VA | To support the Manna Food Pantry | $500 |
| Friends of Middlebury Hockey Inc | Middlebury, VT | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
| Taconic and Green Regional School District | Sunderland, VT | The Manchester Elementary School - Make-A-Wish project to teach students about kindness | $100 |
| The Dorset Equine Rescue Inc | East Dorset, VT | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $95,299 | 19 |
| 2024 | $229,938 | 39 |
| 2023 | $271,233 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349102510
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1437443
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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