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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Orcasong Institute is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2025, the Institute paid a total of $90.8K in grants to 12 grantees, but it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$90.8K
2025
Grantees funded
12
Multi-year grantees
42%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$7.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
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Neal Douglas Elwood
Board Member
B
Brenda Hemingway
Board Member
K
Katherine Knecht
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORCASONG INSTITUTE?
No. ORCASONG INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORCASONG INSTITUTE give?
ORCASONG INSTITUTE primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are ORCASONG INSTITUTE’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORCASONG INSTITUTE fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORCASONG INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2025, ORCASONG INSTITUTE awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $91 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORCASONG INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2025, ORCASONG INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include ORCAS CENTER, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, and Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORCASONG INSTITUTE?
ORCASONG INSTITUTE does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.