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ORCASONG INSTITUTE

ORCASONG INSTITUTE

PORTLAND, OR, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
46-1292383
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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ORCASONG INSTITUTE

PORTLAND, OR, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
46-1292383
Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Orcasong Institute is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing a total of $85.2K in grants to nine grantees in 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Orcasong Institute can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$85.2K

2024
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
22%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

8

Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
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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 and California. 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 $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORCASONG INSTITUTE make each year?
In 2024, ORCASONG INSTITUTE awarded about 8 grants, totaling nearly $85 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORCASONG INSTITUTE fund recently?
In 2024, ORCASONG INSTITUTE awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include ORCAS CENTER, ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, and Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. 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.
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