The Orokawa Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Orokawa Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $5.8 million in 57 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $1.2 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$5.8 million
- Number of grants57
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$1.2 million
- Assets$100 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $5.4 million the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $5.2 million | 56 | $94.7 million |
| 2023 | $5.4 million | 58 | $98.2 million |
| 2024 | $5.8 million | 57 | $100 million |
How to apply
The Orokawa 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 The Orokawa Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 42 | $3.9 million |
| New York | 6 | $635,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $530,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $300,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $100,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $50,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $50,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of MD Baltimore Foundation Inc | Endowment fund | $1.2 million |
| YMCA of Central MD | Endowment fund | $500,000 |
| Living Classrooms Foundation | Endowment fund | $425,000 |
| Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Endowment fund | $350,000 |
| The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Endowment fund | $335,000 |
| Camp Sunshine | Endowment fund | $300,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Endowment fund | $250,000 |
| St Joseph Medical Center Foundation Inc | Endowment fund | $200,000 |
| Paul's Place Outreach Center Inc | Endowment fund | $150,000 |
| Roca Baltimore LLC | Endowment fund | $150,000 |
| The Family Tree | Endowment fund | $147,180 |
| Next One Up Foundation Inc | Endowment fund | $125,000 |
| Worldwide Orphans Foundation | Endowment fund | $112,500 |
| Associated Catholic Charities Inc | Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| Insideout Writers | Endowment fund | $100,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Endowment fund | $95,000 |
| Baltimore Children's Museum | Endowment fund | $75,000 |
| Center for Urban Families | Endowment fund | $75,000 |
| Cristo Rey Jesuit High School | Endowment fund | $75,000 |
| Itineris Foundation | Endowment fund | $75,000 |
| Sunrise Day Camps Association | Endowment fund | $75,000 |
| Irvine Nature Center | Endowment fund | $51,029 |
| Alzheimers Association | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Baltimore Squashwise Inc | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Kennedy Krieger Institute | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| MD Foodbank Inc | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontiers USA Inc | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Roca Pallin Youth Center Inc | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| The Children's Guild Inc | Endowment fund | $50,000 |
| Baltimore Educational Scholarship Trust Inc | Endowment fund | $40,000 |
| B'more Clubhouse | Endowment fund | $40,000 |
| Green Street Academy | Endowment fund | $35,000 |
| Agt House of Ruth | Endowment fund | $30,000 |
| Pivot Inc | Endowment fund | $30,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Endowment fund | $30,000 |
| Athletes Serving Athletes | Endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Nature Sacred | Endowment fund | $25,000 |
| Sharebaby Inc | Endowment fund | $25,000 |
| The Baltimore Hunger Project Inc | Endowment fund | $25,000 |
| The Odyssey School | Endowment fund | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Samantha Cleland
- Isobel Cleland
- Jeffrey L Hill
Questions people ask
Does The Orokawa Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Orokawa Foundation Inc give?
$5.8 million in tax year 2024, across 57 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs The Orokawa Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Samantha Cleland (Vice President), Isobel Cleland (President & Secretary) and Jeffrey L Hill (Treasurer).
What does The Orokawa Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.