Orr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Orr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.2 million in 28 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $550,000. 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$2.2 million
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$550,000
- Assets$45.8 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.8 million the year before.
57% 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 | $1.8 million | 19 | $43.6 million |
| 2024 | $2.2 million | 28 | $45.8 million |
How to apply
Orr Family Foundation 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 Orr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $710,000 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $635,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $550,000 |
| New York | 3 | $75,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $52,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $40,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | General fund | $550,000 |
| Tides Foundation | General fund | $235,000 |
| Amalgamated Foundation | General fund | $200,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | General fund | $150,000 |
| Community Partners International | General fund | $150,000 |
| Media Matters for America | General fund | $150,000 |
| State Voices | General fund | $100,000 |
| Friends International Inc | General fund | $80,000 |
| East New York Community Land Trust | General fund | $50,000 |
| Our American Future Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Parami University Inc | General fund | $50,000 |
| Pennsylvania Voice | General fund | $50,000 |
| Southeast Asia Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| The American Independent Foundation | General fund | $50,000 |
| Georgia Coalition for the Peoples' Agenda Special | General fund | $50,000 |
| Hopewell Fund | General fund | $25,000 |
| Marleys Mutts Dog Rescue | General fund | $25,000 |
| Middle East Children's Alliance | General fund | $25,000 |
| New Breathe Foundation | General fund | $25,000 |
| Jaime Leandro Foundation | General fund | $20,000 |
| Third Wave Fund | General fund | $20,000 |
| We Are Down Home | General fund | $20,000 |
| Brown University | General fund | $15,000 |
| All-Options | General fund | $10,000 |
| Sogorea Te Land Trust | General fund | $10,000 |
| Voto Latino Foundation | General fund | $10,000 |
| Neo Philanthropy | General fund | $5,000 |
| Turning Point for Children | General fund | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Adria Cee-Wing Orr
- Alvin Cee-Yeong Orr
- Dominic P Orr
Questions people ask
Does Orr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orr Family Foundation give?
$2.2 million in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Orr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Adria Cee-Wing Orr (Vice President), Alvin Cee-Yeong Orr (Vice President) and Dominic P Orr (President).
What does Orr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.