The Rorvig Foundation
The Rorvig Foundation is a private foundation based in SeaTac, Washington. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, primarily in Arizona, with all listed grant purposes described as general support or campus staff support, except for one grant also specifying Phoenix City Fund support.
The Rorvig Foundation at a glance
In short: The Rorvig Foundation gave $1.7M across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $169K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,690,000
- +152.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $169,000
- +152.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $20,147,926
- +58.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Rorvig Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 21450 40Th Pl S Unit G, Seatac, WA 98198
Phone: (218) 731-3200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Rorvig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mission One ($500K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 20 (35%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in Arizona, 6% to Minnesota, 3% to Colorado, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Rorvig Foundation gives
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 266% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $669K (2023) to $1.7M (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mission One Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $500,000 |
| Neighborhood Christian Clinic Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $300,000 |
| Christian Family Care Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Food for the Hungry Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Phoenix Seminary Scottsdale, AZ | General Support | $200,000 |
| Church of the Lutheran Brethren Fergus Falls, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Grace-Based Families Phoenix, AZ | General Support | $80,000 |
| International Students Inc Colorado Springs, CO | Phoenix City Fund and Campus Staff Support | $46,000 |
| Biblical Counseling of AZ Gilbert, AZ | General Support | $40,000 |
| CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) Orlando, FL | Campus Staff Support (Bridges Division) | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $20,147,926 | $8,237,626 | $1,711,058 | $1,690,000 | 10 | $1,691,425 | $1,009,936 | $635,304 |
| 2023 | $12,751,375 | $12,707,646 | $671,230 | $669,200 | 10 | $669,550 | $601,227 | $552,904 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Rorvig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $635K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe Christian ministry, humanitarian aid and global development, and church-related work. Mission One says it partners with the global church through strategic projects, training, and relief. Food for the Hungry describes itself as a Christian humanitarian aid and global development organization working with local leaders to support children, families, and communities. Phoenix Seminary says its mission is to train men and women for Christ-centered ministry.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $1,690,000. Grants ranged from $24,000 to $500,000, with a median grant of $150,000. The largest awards included $500,000 to Mission One; $300,000 to Neighborhood Christian Clinic; and $200,000 each to Christian Family Care, Food for the Hungry, and Phoenix Seminary. These grants were listed for general support. Other grants included $100,000 to Church of the Lutheran Brethren, $80,000 to Grace-Based Families, $46,000 to International Students Inc. for Phoenix City Fund and campus staff support, $40,000 to Biblical Counseling of AZ, and $24,000 to Cru for campus staff support (Bridges Division).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Joel Nordtvedt as president, Marybeth A. Nordtvedt as secretary/treasurer, and Micah Nordtvedt as director.
The Rorvig Foundation is led by Joel Nordtvedt, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joel Nordtvedt
President
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Micah Nordtvedt
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Marybeth A. Nordtvedt
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Rorvig Foundation
How much does The Rorvig Foundation give each year?
The Rorvig Foundation gave $1.7M across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $669K across 10 grants.
What is The Rorvig Foundation's typical grant size?
The Rorvig Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $169,000, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Rorvig Foundation give grants?
The Rorvig Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (5 grants).
Does The Rorvig Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 80% of The Rorvig Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Rorvig Foundation's largest grantees?
The Rorvig Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Mission One ($500,000), Neighborhood Christian Clinic ($300,000) and Christian Family Care ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Rorvig Foundation?
The Rorvig Foundation reported $20.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.7M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $635K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Rorvig Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations whose own missions describe Christian ministry, humanitarian aid and global development, and church-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Rorvig Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Rorvig Foundation's EIN?
The Rorvig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3001501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does The Rorvig Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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