2026-06-15T17:35:14-07:00 2025-12-31 990 2025-01-01 060955006 ORANGE FOUNDATION ORAN 2039274583 PO Box 729 Orange CT 06477 John Wesolowski President 2039274583 2026-06-15 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z John Wesolowski 873 Bayberry Lane Orange CT 06477 323471 0 X www.OrangeFoundation.org X FDN 1976 CT The Orange Foundation provides: 1) College scholarship assistance to local students and 2) Community grants to local non-profit organizations, primarily for town services, assisting senior citizens, and serviing the youth in the community. 9 9 0 9 0 0 15873 11500 0 0 73564 95980 0 0 89437 107480 86240 88220 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25256 22306 111496 110526 -22059 -3046 2274151 2504553 0 0 2274151 2504553 The Orange Foundation provides: 1) College scholarship assistance to local students, and 2) Grants to non-profits in the community, especially for the benefit of youth, senior citizens, and town services. 0 0 51800 0 0 In 2025 we distributed scholarships to thirteen local students based on factors such as: academic accomplishments, financial need, community service, and extracurricular activities. 28920 0 0 We distributed community grants to local non-profits that did not have sufficient funding for all of their needs. In 2025 the recipients were: Amity Teen Center (10% sponsor of teen intern at facility that provides used medical equipment at low cost), Orange Historical Society, Town of Orange fireworks on July 4th, Town of Orange playground, Orange Players Association (community theatre), Orange Community Women, Orange Youth Services, Food 2 Kids, Orange Conservation Commission, Orange Seniors Hop the Bus, and Orange Memorial Day parade. 7500 0 0 One grant was $7,500 to Camp Cedarcrest to part fund the purchase of a used truck. Camp Cedarcrest is a non-profit located in Orange Connecticut that allows a camping and outdoor experience to youth groups, religious groups, and others. 0 0 0 88220 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 X John Wesolowski 2039274583 PO Box 729 Orange CT 06477 Jacqueline Koral Director of Development 1 0 X 0 0 0 Paul Davis Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Santo Galatioto Jr Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Frank Bailey Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Beth Coscia Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 David O'Sullivan Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Alexandra Onuff Director 1 0 X 0 0 0 Carla Birmingham Director and Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 John Wesolowski President 2 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11500 0 11500 0 55494 55494 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 256477 0 215991 0 40486 0 40486 40486 0 0 0 0 107480 95980 0 0 36420 36420 51800 51800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 782 0 782 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21064 0 21064 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 210 0 210 0 250 0 250 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 110526 88220 22306 0 93527 91237 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2180624 2413316 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2274151 2504553 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 60160 62067 2213991 2442486 2274151 2504553 2274151 2504553 -3046 233448 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 8421 4100 4000 15873 11500 43894 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8421 4100 4000 15873 11500 43894 43894 80990 26271 47570 73564 84770 313165 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 357059 0 0.12293 0.19452 X Our Foundation actively seeks donations from a wide range of people. We publicize the recipients of the current year scholarships and grants in an effort to show the general public the various students and community groups that benefit from prior donations. We also present some of the scholarships and grants in public ceremonies to publicize our good works to a larger audience. 1 Camp Cedarcrest 886 Mapledale Rd Orange CT 06477 060621276 7500 0 Partial funding of the purchase of a used truck to be used for Camp Cedarcrest purposes. The truck that they were using was several years old and in need of repairs that exceeded the value of the old truck. 1 0 College scholarships paid directly to the college or university. 13 51800 0 One recipient, Julia Pinto, received $20,000. Another recipient, Macie Saldado, received $8,000. All of the remaining 11 recipients were under $4,000. All scholarship payments are made directly to the college or university. Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Since all grants are given to organizations in the Town of Orange, we can directly see the funds being used. Also, our bank requires each recipient to write and submit a written report once the funds are used; this report is sent directly to our bank. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 Jacqueline Koral: 159 Sunset Hill Circle, Orange, CT 06477. John Wesolowski: 873 Bayberry Ln, Orange, CT 06477. Paul Davis 325 Smith Farm Rd, Orange, CT 06477. Carla Birmingham: 309 Pine Tree Dr, Orange, CT 06477. Frank Bailey: 560 Wagon Tr, Orange, CT 06477. Santo Galatioto Jr.: 814 Taft Rd, Orange, CT 06477. Alexandra Onuff: 47 Sunset Dr, Orange, CT 06477. Beth Coscia: 923 Rainbow Tr, Orange, CT 06477. David O'Sullivan: 21 Red Cedar Circle, Orange, CT 06477. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b After John Wesolowski prepares this form, he emails the draft to all board members. Board members then have 2 weeks to raise any questions or concerns. After this 2 week review period, and once any questions or concerns are addressed, the return is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Prior to the discussion and voting on any grant or scholarship, members are asked if they have any conflicts due to themselves or family members. If there are any conflicts, that person must leave the meeting while there is discussion or voting on the applicant. Also, on an annual basis, members provide in writing any potential organizations where either the member or one of their immediate family members is an officer. This written documentation is a form that is provided by our bank, Bank of America. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Officers and committee members have never been compensated. We are 100% volunteers. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Our form 990 is available on-line through an internet search. Also, if someone sends a request for a copy of our form 990 to either our email address or our PO box, we would send them a copy.