The Orbit Fund
Accepts applications
The Orbit Fund is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $12,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$12,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$415,161
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,000 the year before.
38% 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 | $12,000 | 5 | $407,355 |
| 2024 | $12,500 | 8 | $415,161 |
How to apply
| Contact | Melissa Weber Jay Dandy 4801 S Woodlawn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60615 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (773) 384-7686 |
| What to submit | Requests should include a confirmation of the organization's 501(c)(3)status, background information and/or an annual report, amount requested for a grant, description of how funds will be used to benefit projects relating to art and/or art education. |
| Deadlines | There are no submission deadlines |
| Restrictions | Orbit will only consider requests for funding art and art education programs (with a special interest in children's art program). Geographical restrictions: funding for programs in the united states, therefore, no international requests. |
What The Orbit Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $10,500 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Renaissance Society | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $2,500 |
| The Pruno Fund | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Society for Contemporary Art | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Latitude | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Acre Projects | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Primary Information | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Westside Foundation | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Elmhurst Art College | Exempt purpose of organization, general unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Melissa F Weber
- Jay Dandy
Questions people ask
Does The Orbit Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: There are no submission deadlines.
How much does The Orbit Fund give?
$12,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs The Orbit Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Melissa F Weber (Trustee) and Jay Dandy (Trustee).
What does The Orbit Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.