Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Draper, Utah. In tax year 2025 it gave $537,099 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $150,000. 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$537,099
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees14%
Giving in 2025 was up from $499,553 the year before.
14% of its 2025 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 | $285,093 | 21 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $499,553 | 30 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $537,099 | 21 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Robert F Orr Charitable 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 Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Utah.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah | 11 | $291,720 |
| Idaho | 5 | $156,000 |
| Hawaii | 3 | $71,579 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $7,800 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Utah State University | Charitable | $150,000 |
| City of Rupert | Theater landscape design | $100,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Charitable | $51,579 |
| Idaho Rivers United | Charitable | $30,000 |
| University of Utah | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Wasatch Community Foundation | Charitable | $24,720 |
| Huntsman Cancer Foundation | Cancer research | $20,000 |
| Rods Heroes | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Medical assistance | $20,000 |
| Minidoka Education Foundation | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hawaii Wildlife Fund | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Magic Valley Area Humanitarian Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Maui Nui Marine Resource | Charitable | $10,000 |
| National Investors Hall of Fame Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Summit Land Conservancy | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Uintah Basin Technical College Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Society for Science and the Public | Charitable | $7,800 |
| Canyon Education Foundation | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Utah Food Bank | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Road Home | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Historic Wilson Theatre | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kelli Lundgren
- Gregory R Orr
- Troy J Orr
Questions people ask
Does Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation give?
$537,099 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kelli Lundgren (Sec/Treasurer/Director), Gregory R Orr (Director) and Troy J Orr (Director).
What does Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.