Orau Foundation
- Assets
- $52.6m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Oak Ridge, TN
- Founding
- 11/1981
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 58-1512615
Organization Overview
Orau Foundation is located in Oak Ridge, TN. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orau Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Orau Foundation generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $808.3k during the year ending 09/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Orau Foundation has awarded 29 individual grants totaling $1,128,860. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE HIGHER SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POST GRADUATE AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: THESE GRANTS ARE FOR 25 JUNIOR FACULTY AWARDS AND 5 POLLARD SCHOLARSHIPS TO HELP PROMOTE HIGHER SCIENTIFIC AND MATH EDUCATION.
THE ORAU DIRECTED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (ODRD) PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH INVOLVING ORAU EMPLOYEES AND MEMBER UNIVERSITY FACULTY. SEVERAL GRANTS WERE PROVIDED IN FY23 TO SUPPORT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH SUCH AS STUDIES ON BURNOUT AND ENGAGEMENT IN DIABETES CARE AMONG ADULTS WITH T1D, DAILY EXPERIENCES IN STEM WORKPLACES THROUGH THE LENS OF SELF-DETERMINATION THEORY, NATIONAL NURSING READINESS FOR A RADIOLOGICAL OR NUCLEAR INCIDENT, EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES AND MOLECULAR AND CYTOGENETIC BIODOSIMETERS FOR RADIOLOGICAL AND NUCLEAR MASS CASUALTY INCIDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rachel F Lokitz Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dr Ann C Savoca Chair | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dr Deborah Crawford Vice Chair | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dr Cordell M Overby Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Kenneth William Tobin Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dr Bruce E Gnade Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $1,802,598 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $49,881 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,852,479 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $292,604 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $130,504 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $12,300 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $210,455 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $337 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $99,860 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,033 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $808,287 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,391 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $52,601,370 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $52,602,761 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,602,761 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $52,602,761 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Orau Foundation has awarded $292,604 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $74,627 |
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $68,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE AT CHATTANOOGA PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $74,977 |
THE TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $75,000 |