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Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation

Preselected recipients only Marietta, Georgia · EIN 582429228

Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation is a private foundation in Marietta, Georgia. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,500 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $8,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $28,250 the year before.

0% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$28,2509$469,855
2024$28,5007$604,241

How to apply

Michael and Judy Orkin 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Georgia.

StateGrantsAmount
Georgia5$17,500
New York2$11,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Anti Defamation League
New York, NY
Assist adl in seeking justice and fair treatment to all$8,000
Ahavath Achim Synagogue
Atlanta, GA
Religious$5,400
American Jewish Commitee Global Advocacy
Atlanta, GA
Advancement of human rights and democratic values around the world$5,000
Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta
Dunwoody, GA
Community service center operations$5,000
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
New York, NY
Medical research$3,000
Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta
Atlanta, GA
Community service$2,000
Jewish Family and Career Services
Atlanta, GA
Community service$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation give?

$28,500 in tax year 2024, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael Orkin (President) and Judy Orkin (Trustee).

What does Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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