The Ortiz Family Foundation is a nonprofit organization doing business in the Greater Phoenix area. I posed ten questions to a representative of The Ortiz Family Foundation in an effort to familiarize Phoenix area residents with the organization. Here are the responses I received.

What is the name of the organization?

The Ortiz Family Foundation

How long has the organization been operating in the Phoenix area?

Our founder, MLB Pitcher – Russ Ortiz and his family have been giving back to the Arizona community since 2005.

The Ortiz Family Foundation has been in operation since 2006.

Does the organization serve a particular geographic area?

The Ortiz Family Foundation is dedicated to serving the communities in which we live and work. The benefactors of our organizations' efforts are in both lovely San Francisco, home of the San Francisco Giants, and in Arizona, which is where we call home.

Who is most likely to benefit from services provided by the organization?

Our foundation was established to support local and national foundations and charities that strive to Serve, Protect, and Care for those that are less fortunate or that do not have the capability to accomplish this task.

Are there requirements or prerequisites for people to access your services?

No, funding requests can be sent via regular mail or via email. All request are given extensive review and notified as quickly as possible.

Three things about The Ortiz Family Foundation that people might not know.

1. The Ortiz Family Foundation was founded by MLB Pitcher – Russ Ortiz and his wife to give back to the community where they have been so blessed.

1. Our foundation is run and managed by a staff of only one full time employee. We depend greatly on the support of our volunteers.
2. 100% of every dollar raised by our foundation is given directly back to the community through one of our programs or through one of the charities we support. All expenses are paid directly by the Ortiz family.

What is the local address?

Ortiz Family Foundation
PMB #302
2754 East McKellips Road #103
Mesa, AZ 85213

What is the local phone number?

602-518-1287

What is the URL of the local web site?

www.ortizfamilyfoundation.com

Any other comments?

Our Mission
The cornerstone of our foundation is based on our Christian principles of faith and family first. Our foundation was established to support local and national foundations and charities that strive to Serve, Protect, and Care for those that are less fortunate or that do not have the capability to accomplish this task. Our goal is to bless as many individuals or families, especially in the community we live in, with their most immediate needs.
Our Goal
Myself and my brother are truly forever grateful to our mother. Our family name, I believe, officially began the day our mother raised her two boys on her own. It was from that point she made tremendous sacrifices so we would have everything we needed. This foundation is a dedication to a mother's love. Part of a poem from an unknown author says, "There are times when only a Mother's Love can share the joy we feel, when something we have dreamed about quite suddenly is real."

This foundation will strive to make dreams come true, to bring joy to a family or child that is in need, and to encourage students in their pursuit of an education. Our hope is that we can team up with foundations/programs that seek to enrich lives and build self-esteem by showing that there are people that truly care about THEM!

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