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ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Eastsound, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-1680527
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Eastsound, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-1680527
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1995

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Orcas Island Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, has provided $7.6 million in grants to 104 grantees, primarily focusing on Washington, with additional funding in California and Pennsylvania. This foundation operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FOSTERING PHILANTHROPY TO ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE ON ORCAS ISLAND.
Total Funding Given

$7.6M

2024
Grantees funded
104
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

57

Median 1st year grant
$10.2K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.6K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
H
Hilary Canty
Board Member
L
Lindsay Jennings
Board Member
P
Paul Sheridan
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
No. ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION give?
ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and Pennsylvania. 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 ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $7.6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 100 grantees. Recent grantees include ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK, OPAL COMMUNITY LAND TRUST, and ORCAS COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION?
ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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