The Orr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Orr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Austin, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $70,000 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.8 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$70,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$41.1 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
14% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 13 | $40.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 14 | $41.1 million |
How to apply
The Orr Family 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 The Orr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 6 | $785,000 |
| Texas | 4 | $740,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $200,000 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Texas | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Charitable | $400,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Charitable | $120,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Sul Ross University - Center for Big Bend Studies | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Witte Museum | Charitable | $60,000 |
| International Dark Sky Association | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Observatory - Griffith Observatory | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grand Canyon Youth | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Audobon Society | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Charitable | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sam Bassett
Questions people ask
Does The Orr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Orr Family Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $70,000.
Who runs The Orr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Sam Bassett (Trustee).
What does The Orr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and environment and conservation.