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The Orrson Family Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Towson, Maryland · EIN 471334325

The Orrson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Towson, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $137,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $54,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

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

Giving in 2024 was up from $96,250 the year before.

50% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$97,5003$911,172
2023$96,2504$1.4 million
2024$137,0004$1.7 million

How to apply

The Orrson 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Orrson Family Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

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

StateGrantsAmount
Maryland3$87,000
New York1$50,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Catholic Relief Services Inc
Baltimore, MD
General purpose$54,500
St Joseph Church Co Society - Jes
New York, NY
General purpose$50,000
Loyola Early Learning Center
Baltimore, MD
General purpose$30,000
St Monica Girls School Co St Igna
Baltimore, MD
General purpose$2,500

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Orrson Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Orrson Family Foundation Inc give?

$137,000 in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.

Who runs The Orrson Family Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Paul Orrson (President), James P Orrson (Treasurer), Mary E Orrson (Secretary) and Emily M Orrson (Officer) among 6 officers and trustees.

What does The Orrson Family Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.

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