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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 83-0692239

James Orlandini Foundation

A private foundation in Springfield, IL. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 20 grants and $253,904 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $253,904

    Grants listed
    20
    Assets, end of year
    $6,800,950
  • Tax year 2024

    $265,172

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $5,818,258
  • Tax year 2023

    $282,594

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $6,182,846
  • Tax year 2022

    $292,535

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $6,475,206
  • Tax year 2021

    $300,700

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $7,356,580
  • Tax year 2020

    $338,740

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $8,509,463
  • Tax year 2019

    $203,000

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $9,464,494
  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $9,656,837

Grants paid in 2025

20 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Refuge RanchRochester, IL

    For the general operating fund

    $45,000
  2. Lutheran High SchoolSpringfield, IL

    For educational fund including gym, lockers, grounds and maintenance equipment

    $33,000
  3. Finding HopeRochester, IL

    For youth therapeutic riding

    $28,952
  4. Springfield BMX RacingSpringfield, IL

    Benefit youth activites by providing equipment, scholarships and supplies.

    $23,000
  5. Illinois Sheriff's AssociationSpringfield, IL

    For improving public safety

    $20,000
  6. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central IllinoisDecatur, IL

    To serve the general interests of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Illinois

    $10,000
  7. Boys & Girls Club of Central IllinoisSpringfield, IL

    To benefit the Career Launch Program

    $10,000
  8. Concordia High SchoolRound Rock, TX

    To the annual fund

    $10,000
  9. Springfield YMCA Strong KidsSpringfield, IL

    Strong Kids Scholarship Fund

    $10,000
  10. Zion Lutheran SchoolGeorgetown, TX

    Further enhancement to the strong academic curriculum, diverse arts and athletics programs of the school.

    $10,000
  11. Darts for KidsCollinsville, IL

    Promote recreational dart-based involvement for children with medical needs.

    $10,000
  12. Compass for Kids IncSpringfield, IL

    Provide academic and social-emotional support to empower children and families underserved by our community.

    $8,976
  13. Ann T Havey FoundationSpringfield, IL

    Provide bundles (Bundles of Joy) of clothing to needy families of newborn babies.

    $5,000
  14. Boy Scouts of America - Abraham Lincoln CouncilSpringfield, IL

    To serve the general interest of the Abraham Lincoln Council

    $5,000
  15. Concordia UniversityAustin, TX

    For athletic facilities and launch crew

    $5,000
  16. St Joseph's Indian SchoolChamberlain, SD

    To serve the general purposes of the Charity

    $5,000
  17. Word Up of Central IllinoisMonroe, NC

    Create an online Read Thru the Word course for the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community.

    $5,000
  18. Share the Spirit FoundationSpringfield, IL

    Shoes and socks for students in need

    $4,500
  19. Camp CilcaCantrall, IL

    To serve the general purposes of the Camp

    $3,476
  20. Prince of Peace Christian SchoolCarrollton, TX

    Assistance provided to enhance an excellent educational experience in a diverse and caring environment.

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Mental health1 grant $45,00045% of the total
  2. Youth development3 grants $22,45223% of the total
  3. Crime and legal aid1 grant $20,00020% of the total
  4. Human services2 grants $9,50010% of the total
  5. Education1 grant $2,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Illinois14 grants $216,904
  2. Texas4 grants $27,000
  3. North Carolina1 grant $5,000
  4. South Dakota1 grant $5,000

Officers, directors and trustees

4 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gordon GatesTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000
  • Kara CarloveTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000
  • Lane LarsonTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000
  • Hope CollierTrustee Hours 10Pay $30,000

The return

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