Orsa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Orsa Foundation is a private foundation in Plymouth, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $480,981 in 54 grants; the typical grant was $7,000 and the largest $46,728. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$480,981
- Number of grants54
- Typical grant$7,000
- Largest grant$46,728
- Assets$243,374
- New grantees76%
Giving in 2025 was down from $568,839 the year before.
76% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $92,485 |
| 2024 | $568,839 | 39 | $129,008 |
| 2025 | $480,981 | 54 | $243,374 |
How to apply
Orsa 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.
What Orsa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 52 | $493,481 |
| Missouri | 1 | $15,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego Community Foundation | Program support for otsego college access network (ocan) & 2025 ice storm relief | $46,728 |
| Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan | 2025 ice storm recovery | $36,728 |
| Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan | Support for land acquisition costs (2024 grant) | $30,000 |
| Genesis Harbor of Opportunities Promoting Excellence (DBA Genesis Hope) | Support for consulting fees, clt/lihtc alignment | $25,000 |
| Venture Inc | Rehab construction subsidy for affordable homeownership | $18,000 |
| Plymouth Historical Society | Program support for ai enabled historical learning | $17,200 |
| Central Detroit Christian CDC | Rehab subsidy for affordable for-sale duplexes. | $15,000 |
| Community Development Advocates of Detroit | Program support for rebuilding home together | $15,000 |
| Trust Neighborhoods | Operating support for start-up and capacity building in detroit | $15,000 |
| Community Economic Development Advocates of Michigan | Program support for real estate boot camp evaluation phase two | $14,500 |
| The Senior Alliance | General support for charitable purpose | $12,500 |
| Techtown Detroit | Program support for retail boot camp program | $12,000 |
| Wayne Westland Education Foundation | Program support for field trip teacher grant program | $11,500 |
| Black Executive Directors Alliance of Detroit (Fiscal Sponsor United Way Fo | Program support for bedad's fellowship program | $10,000 |
| Black Legacy Advancement Coalition | Program support for the ground up initiative | $10,000 |
| Education Excellence Foundation Plymouth Canton Schools | General support for teacher grants program | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley | Program support for low-income down payment assistance | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan | General support for affordable housing initiatives | $10,000 |
| MCHS Family of Services | Program support for teen infant parenting services program | $10,000 |
| Metro Food Rescue | Operating support for produce recovery hub | $10,000 |
| Detroit Food Academy | Operating support for youth programs expansion | $9,000 |
| Detroit Boxing Gym Youth Program (DBG Detroit) | Support for program related transportation costs | $8,000 |
| Detroit Horse Power | Support for urban equestrian center construction costs | $8,000 |
| Youthtank Detroit | Program support for future founders internship program | $8,000 |
| Hope Shores Alliance | Program support for financial empowerment programming | $7,500 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley | General support for charitable purpose | $7,500 |
| Livonia Education Foundation | Program support for teacher grant program | $7,500 |
| Novi Educational Foundation | Program support for the teacher grant program | $6,500 |
| Plymouth Community Arts Council | Operating support for organizational growth and sustainability | $6,000 |
| Otsego County United Way | Operating support for the start program | $5,500 |
| Crossroads Industries | Unrestricted program support | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Excellence of Walled Lake Schools | General support for teacher grants program | $5,000 |
| Friendship Circle | Program support for the adult life skills program | $5,000 |
| Grandmont Rosedale Development Corp | General support for affordable housing initiatives | $5,000 |
| Haven | Program support for client supportive services program | $5,000 |
| Haven Homes of Detroit | Operating support for charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Hope Village Revitalization CDC | Operating support for neighborhood way-finding and wifi access | $5,000 |
| Living and Learning Enrichment Center | Operating support for the collaborative transportation initiative pilot | $5,000 |
| Miwealth (Legally Southwest Economic Solutions DBA Miweath) | General support for affordable housing initiatives | $5,000 |
| Otsego Housing Task Force (Fiscal Sponsor Otsego Community Foundation) | Operating support for otsego housing task force | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Nahan
- Blake Woods
- Danielle Milner
- Cathy Meyers
- Tansley Stearns
- Scott Cameron
- Mark Osborne
- Robert Stier
Questions people ask
Does Orsa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orsa Foundation give?
$480,981 in tax year 2025, across 54 grants, with a typical grant of $7,000.
Who runs Orsa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Matt Nahan (President, Executive Director), Blake Woods (Board Chair), Danielle Milner (Secretary (Through 8/11/2025)) and Cathy Meyers (Director) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Orsa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, education and human services.