The William R Orthwein Jr and Laura Rand Orthwein Foundation Inc
Historical FunderSt Louis, Missouri · EIN 46-4746588 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.7M
Organizations funded43
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$106.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $189,027.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | WILLIAM R ORTHWEIN JR LAURA RAND OR |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 22069, ST LOUIS MO 63126 |
| Phone | 3143061839 |
| FOUNDATION@WROLRO.NET | |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS FOR FUNDING MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETE PROPOSAL INCLUDING AN APPLICATION FORM WITH A TWO-PAGE COVER LETTER. |
| Deadlines | THE APPLICATION DEADLINE IS JUNE 1. FINAL DECISIONS ABOUT GRANT AWARDS WILL BE MADE BY NOVEMBER 30. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE NOT MADE TO CHARITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. |
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
9% of grants went outside Missouri.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri Historical Society | St Louis, MO | General operating | $531,505 |
| Forest Park Forever | St Louis, MO | General operating | $500,000 |
| St Louis Zoo | St Louis, MO | General operating | $450,000 |
| Micds | St Louis, MO | General operating | $393,807 |
| Missouri Botanical Garden | St Louis, MO | General operating | $393,807 |
| St Luke's Health Corporation | Chesterfield, MO | General operating | $393,807 |
| Cardinal Glennon | St Louis, MO | General operating | $250,000 |
| Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition | St Louis, MO | General operating | $250,000 |
| St Louis Science Center | St Louis, MO | General operating | $236,284 |
| St Louis Symphony Society | St Louis, MO | General operating | $236,284 |
| St Louis Art Museum | St Louis, MO | General operating | $189,027 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating | $186,520 |
| St Louis Area Council Boy Scouts | St Louis, MO | General operating | $157,523 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General operating | $157,523 |
| The Saint Louis Mercantile Library | St Louis, MO | General operating | $125,000 |
| Washington University | St Louis, MO | General operating | $118,761 |
| Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation | St Louis, MO | General operating | $105,015 |
| Tower Grove Park | St Louis, MO | General operating | $100,000 |
| Wings of Hope | Chesterfield, MO | General operating | $100,000 |
| Operation Food Search | St Louis, MO | General operating | $75,000 |
| Promise Community Homes | St Louis, MO | General operating | $75,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | St Louis, MO | General operating | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club | St Louis, MO | General operating | $50,000 |
| Nurses for Newborns | St Louis, MO | General operating | $50,000 |
| YWCA | St Louis, MO | General operating | $50,000 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | General operating | $42,006 |
| Folds of Honor | Owasso, OK | General operating | $40,000 |
| Crisis Nursery | St Louis, MO | General operating | $35,000 |
| Second Presbyterian Church | St Louis, MO | General operating | $31,505 |
| Beyond Housing | St Louis, MO | General operating | $30,000 |
| Peter & Paul Community Services | St Louis, MO | General operating | $30,000 |
| The Haven of Grace | St Louis, MO | General operating | $26,254 |
| City Academy | St Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Npower | Brooklyn, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Paraquad | St Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Sherwood Forest | St Louis, MO | General operating | $25,000 |
| Camp Rainbow | Fenton, MO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Central Institute for the Deaf | St Louis, MO | General operating | $20,000 |
| Rossman School | St Louis, MO | General operating | $15,752 |
| Lift for Life Gym | St Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Our Lady's Inn | St Louis, MO | General operating | $15,000 |
| Equine Assisted Therapy | Wildwood, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
| Help 4 Transplant Kids | High Ridge, MO | General operating | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,665,380 | 43 |
| 2023 | $5,281,041 | 51 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202511329349101286
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-4746588
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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