Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Marietta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.9 million in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $1.0 million. 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$1.9 million
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$1.0 million
- Assets$25.9 million
- New grantees39%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.0 million the year before.
39% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.0 million | 8 | $24.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.9 million | 13 | $25.9 million |
How to apply
Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation 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 Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Georgia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 10 | $1.5 million |
| Florida | 1 | $333,000 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation | Community wellness | $1.0 million |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta | Operation fund for community center | $410,000 |
| Sarasota Memorial | Hospital | $333,000 |
| Anti-Defamation League | Anti-hate organization | $50,000 |
| The Birthright Israel Foundation | Religious | $50,000 |
| Ahavath Achim Synagogue | Religious | $35,325 |
| High Museum of Art | Art organization | $15,000 |
| Jewish Home Life Communities | Community wellness | $7,500 |
| Atlanta Jewish Film Society | Performing arts support | $5,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | Community wellness | $5,000 |
| The Breman Jewish Heritage Museum | Operation fund for heritage museum | $5,000 |
| Hillels of Georgia | Student life | $1,800 |
| Atlanta Community Food Bank Hunger Walk | Community wellness | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sanford Orkin
- Sherri Soriano
- Laurie Ginburg
- Michael Orkin
- Kenneth Orkin
Questions people ask
Does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc give?
$1.9 million in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Sanford Orkin (President), Sherri Soriano (Director), Laurie Ginburg (Director) and Michael Orkin (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Barbara and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and arts and culture.