Orono Foundation for Education
LONG LAKE, MN · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Orono Foundation for Education has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
EMPOWER ALL STUDENTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL AND ENSURE A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE.OFE RELIES PRIMARILY ON VOLUNTEERS, NOT PAID STAFF, TO CARRY OUT ITS MISSION. BY KEEPING EXPENSES MINIMAL, THE GOAL IS TO MAXIMIZE THE AMOUNT OF GRANTS TO BE PAID OVER TO THE SCHOOL DISTRICT. OFE'S EFFORTS ARE GUIDED BY A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) BETWEEN OFE AND THE ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH WAS DRAFTED AND APPROVED IN 2021. THE MOU IDENTIFIES THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH PARTY AS THEY RELATE TO THE ONGOING FUNDRAISING AND PHILANTHROPY EFFORTS FOR THE ORONO SCHOOL DISTRICT AND COMMUNITY. OFE RAISES MONIES THROUGH VARIOUS FORMATS ALLOWING DONORS TO ALLOCATE MONEY TO THEIR CHOSEN FUND OF INTEREST. MONEY FROM THESE FUNDS IS THEN GRANTED TO THE SCHOOLS TO BE USED FOR EACH FUND'S INTENDED PURPOSE.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Orono Foundation for Education
$724K in foundation grants on record from 18 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | $269K | 4 |
| Longview Foundation | $127K | 2 |
| American Online Giving Foundation | $120K | 5 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $100K | 4 |
| Blackbaud Giving Fund | $25K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $20K | 2 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20K | 2 |
| Wakefield Family Foundation | $13K | 1 |
| Bloomer Family Foundation | $8K | 2 |
| Bame Foundation | $8K | 1 |
Leadership
LAURA KLOSS — BOARD CHAIR (Principal officer)
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