Orca Free Inc
Preselected recipients only
Orca Free Inc is a private foundation in Arroyo Grande, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $52,500 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $26,250 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$52,500
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$26,250
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.4 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $17,750 the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $17,750 | 2 | $1.8 million |
| 2024 | $52,500 | 2 | $2.4 million |
How to apply
Orca Free Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Orca Free Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lichen Health | To launch a comprehensive healing network using animal-based modalities to enable holistic, functional medicine pathways as an adjunct to traditional allopathic methods. Lichen is founded and led by former facebook, pinterest and google product managers and engineers. | $50,000 |
| Just the Wild Foundation | To investigate the elusive behavior of eastern caribbean sperm whales feeding off giant squid in depths of over 8,000 feet in guadalupe and dominican waters. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Johanna Santer
- Michael Santer
Questions people ask
Does Orca Free Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orca Free Inc give?
$52,500 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $26,250.
Who runs Orca Free Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Johanna Santer (President) and Michael Santer (Cfo).
What does Orca Free Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, health and food and hunger.