Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $67,800 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $12,500. 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$67,800
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$12,500
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2024 was down from $68,550 the year before.
8% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $72,400 | 55 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $68,550 | 53 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $67,800 | 53 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational 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 Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 34 | $50,200 |
| District of Columbia | 8 | $8,200 |
| New York | 4 | $4,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,500 |
| Michigan | 2 | $1,250 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $150 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Family Clinic | Provide medical care for the poor | $12,500 |
| International Medical Corps | Provide medical care for the poor | $4,000 |
| Friends of the la Philharmonic | Support the musical arts | $3,500 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation | Support womens health | $3,000 |
| Jewish World Watch | Supports freedom of religion, isues of civil liberty | $2,500 |
| KPCC | Support public programming | $2,500 |
| Casa of Los Angeles | Advocates for child welfare in the court system | $2,500 |
| Everychild Foundation | Easing the suffering of children in la | $2,500 |
| Kcet | Support public programming | $2,000 |
| Rand Corporation | Support for american value | $2,000 |
| Children's Institute Inc | Building equitable opportunities for underserved communities | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Shalom Wah | Promote education and world peace | $1,500 |
| Bend the Arc | Education for social justice issues | $1,500 |
| League of Women Voters Education | Provide voter information on ballot measures | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Promote tolerance and justice | $1,500 |
| The People Concern | Support for american values | $1,500 |
| World Union for Progressive Judaism | Promote jewish spiritual and cultural identity worldwide | $1,500 |
| Human Rights Watch | To improve the quality of human rights | $1,000 |
| JDC | Fund international relief | $1,000 |
| J Street Educational Fund | Educate public about israel | $1,000 |
| Jewish Family Service | Supports families in need | $1,000 |
| KCRW | Support public programming | $1,000 |
| Upward Bound House | Provide housing for the homeless | $1,000 |
| Wise and Healthy Aging | Provide senior health services | $1,000 |
| American Support for Israel | Support for israeli charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Los Angeles | Leads community to ensure continuity of jewish people and cares for jewish individuals | $1,000 |
| The Kitsugi Village | Foster holistic education, creativity, and community connection through the restoration of people and place | $1,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Support education and cultural diversity | $750 |
| Affordable Living for the Aging | Provide support for senior citizens | $500 |
| Alzheimers Association | Support education & medical research for alzheimers | $500 |
| American Jewish University | Support education | $500 |
| Chapcare | Provide medical care for the poor | $500 |
| Common Cause Educational Fund | Support public education and research | $500 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Supports young people in transition | $500 |
| Lupus la | Support medical research & public health education | $500 |
| NAACP | Promote equality for all americans | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | Help with research for parkinson's disease | $500 |
| People for the American Way Foundat | Support for american values | $500 |
| School on Wheels | Education for poor children | $500 |
| SMS Foundation | Research to find a cure for sms disease | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard Orkand
- Harriet Orkand
Questions people ask
Does Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation give?
$67,800 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard Orkand (President) and Harriet Orkand (Secretary/Cfo).
What does Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.