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THE ARTHUR AND MAE ORVIS FOUNDATION INC
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 136217675 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$1.2M
expenses
$189K
net assets
$9.1M
employees
—
profile · synthesized from sources

The Arthur and Mae Orvis Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York that makes grants to support education, the arts, and choral and music programs. In 2024, it funded institutions including the University of Nevada Reno, Manhattan School of Music, Hawaii Opera Theatre, and University of Hawaii at Manoa. Its giving focuses on scholarship funds, arts education, and operational support for cultural organizations.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Arts in Education
Supports arts education initiatives through grants to organizations such as Sierra Arts Foundation and Honolulu Museum of Art
Choral Scholars Support
Funds choral music training and performance opportunities at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew in Honolulu
Opera Studios Program
Supports training and performance opportunities for emerging opera artists at Hawaii Opera Theatre
Scholarship Fund
Provides financial aid to students at the Manhattan School of Music
School of Nursing Discretionary Fund
Supports the University of Nevada Reno School of Nursing with unrestricted funding for educational and operational needs
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Performing Arts Production Support 5 activities
    • Funding concert programming at the Reno Chamber Orchestra
      Supports the production and delivery of concert programming through grants to the Reno Chamber Orchestra.
    • Funding operational expenses for the Hawaii Youth Symphony
      Finances operational costs for the Hawaii Youth Symphony, enabling youth music education and performance programs.
    • Funding program support at AVA Ballet Theatre
      Grants support for programming at AVA Ballet Theatre, advancing dance education and performance initiatives.
    • Funding program support at the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra
      Provides financial support for programming and operations at the Hawaii Symphony Orchestra, promoting access to orchestral music.
    • Funding studio operations and Opera Studios Program at Hawaii Opera Theatre
      Supports the operational and educational activities of Hawaii Opera Theatre, specifically funding studio operations and the Opera Studios Program.
  • Art Museum Funding and Support 2 activities
    • Funding arts in education and program support at Sierra Arts Foundation
      Supports arts education initiatives and general program operations through grants to the Sierra Arts Foundation.
    • Funding the SoundShop music and art program at the Honolulu Museum of Art
      Provides financial support for the SoundShop program, which integrates music and art education at the Honolulu Museum of Art.
  • Arts Education Scholarships 2 activities
    • Funding choral scholars support at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew
      Provides grants to support choral scholars at the Cathedral Church of St. Andrew, enhancing musical and liturgical programming.
    • Funding scholarship programs at the Manhattan School of Music
      Provides financial support for scholarship programs at the Manhattan School of Music, enabling access to music education for students.
  • Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
    • Funding award and scholarship programs at the University of Hawaii Manoa
      Finances scholarship and award initiatives at the University of Hawaii Manoa, supporting student advancement and academic excellence.
  • Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 1 activity
    • Funding discretionary grants to the University of Nevada Reno School of Nursing
      Provides discretionary fund grants to the University of Nevada Reno School of Nursing for flexible use in support of nursing education and initiatives.
  • Jewish Religious Institution Support 1 activity
    • Funding general programs at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu
      Provides grants for general programming at the Lutheran Church of Honolulu, supporting community and religious activities.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.21M
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$319K26%
Other revenue$890K
expenses
Total expenses$189K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$75K
Grants paid out$553K
balance sheet
Total assets$9.13M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$9.13M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +557.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 3
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
DR RUTH O BINGHAM BOARD MEMBER 6 $25K
JOHN A GIBBONS President 4 $25K
MICHAEL MACKAY BOARD MEMBER 6 $25K
relationships · 12

Who they work with

  • AVA BALLET THEATRE Partner — Receives funding for program support.
  • CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF ST ANDREW Partner — Receives funding for choral scholars support.
  • HAWAII OPERA THEATRE Partner — Receives funding for studio operations and the Opera Studios Program.
  • HAWAII SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Partner — Receives funding for program support.
  • HAWAII YOUTH SYMPHONY Partner — Receives funding for operational expenses.
  • HONOLULU MUSEUM OF ART Partner — Receives funding for the SoundShop music and art program.
  • LUTHERAN CHURCH OF HONOLULU Partner — Receives funding for general programs.
  • MANHATTAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC Partner — Receives funding for scholarship programs.
  • RENO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Partner — Receives funding for concert programming.
  • SIERRA ARTS FOUNDATION Partner — Receives funding for program support and arts in education.
  • UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII MANOA Partner — Receives funding for award and scholarship programs.
  • UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA RENO FOUNDATIO Partner — Receives funding for the School of Nursing Discretionary Fund.