Orono Foundation for Education
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 …
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The Orono Foundation for Education works to empower students to achieve their highest potential in collaboration with Orono Schools.
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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Orono Foundation for Education has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 96% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOrono Foundation for Education is a registered education nonprofit based in Long Lake, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 411974305. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $980K in annual revenue. 25 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Orono Foundation for Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 411974305. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Orono Foundation for Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Orono Foundation for Education is located in Long Lake, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.
Based on official tax filings, Orono Foundation for Education has $980K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Orono Foundation for Education is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $980K in annual revenue. The organization has 25 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Orono Foundation for Education. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Orono Foundation for Education holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The Orono Foundation for Education works to empower students to achieve their highest potential in collaboration with Orono Schools. Orono Foundation for Education is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $980K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Orono Foundation for Education are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Orono Foundation for Education is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411974305, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
ORONO FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 25 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 25 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2000
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Orono Foundation for Education
- What is Orono Foundation for Education?
- Orono Foundation for Education is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Long Lake, United States. The Orono Foundation for Education works to empower students to achieve their highest potential in collaboration with Orono Schools.
- When was Orono Foundation for Education founded?
- Orono Foundation for Education was founded in 2000.
- Who leads Orono Foundation for Education?
- Katie Hollerman serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Orono Foundation for Education located?
- Headquartered in Long Lake, MN, United States.
- What is Orono Foundation for Education's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Orono Foundation for Education trustworthy?
- Orono Foundation for Education has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Orono Foundation for Education's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 411974305.
- What is Orono Foundation for Education's website?
- http://www.oronofoundation.org