AI Summary
ORCA FREE INC is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that engages in relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the organization disbursed a total of $52.5K across 19 grantees. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC
Tucson, AZ
$70K
18%
EARTHJUSTICE
San Francisco, CA
$60K
16%
Lichen Health
Nevada City, CA
$50K
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORCA FREE INC?
No. ORCA FREE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORCA FREE INC give?
ORCA FREE INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, Arizona, and Maryland. 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 ORCA FREE INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORCA FREE INC fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $7,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORCA FREE INC make each year?
In 2024, ORCA FREE INC awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $53 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORCA FREE INC fund recently?
In 2024, ORCA FREE INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include CENTER FOR BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY INC, EARTHJUSTICE, and Lichen Health. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORCA FREE INC?
ORCA FREE INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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