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Orr Family Foundation

Saratoga, California  ·  EIN 261622217  ·  Private foundation

Orr Family Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $981K in annual giving against $36.0M in assets. This page documents the 141 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Orr Family Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$981K
Annual giving (FY2020)
$36.0M
Total assets
141
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Orr Family Foundation funds

Orr Family Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, housing development.

Higher EducationHousing Development

Populations it has supported include children, families, hispanic communities, women girls.

childrenfamilieshispanic communitieswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Orr Family Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Dana-farber Cancer Institute
GENERAL FUND
Boston, MA$550K2024
Dana-farber Cancer Institute
GENERAL FUND
Boston, MA$500K2022
Dana-farber Cancer Institute
GENERAL FUND
Boston, MA$500K2023
California Institute of Technology
GENERAL FUND
Pasadena, CA$429K2019
Voter Registraton Project Everybody Votes
GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$375K2019
Community Partners International
GENERAL FUND
San Francisco, CA$300K2023
Amalgamated Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Washington Dc, DC$300K2023
California Institute of Technology
GENERAL FUND
Pasadena, CA$281K2017
Tides Foundation
GENERAL FUND
San Francisco, CA$235K2024
Amalgamated Foundation
GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$200K2024
Community Partners International
GENERAL FUND
Berkeley, CA$200K2019
Community Partners International
GENERAL FUND
San Francisco, CA$200K2020
California Institute of Technology
GENERAL FUND
Pasasdena, CA$150K2024
Media Matters for America
GENERAL FUND
Washington, DC$150K2024
Community Partners International
GENERAL FUND
San Francisco, CA$150K2024

Orr Family Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$916K
2019$1.9M
2020$981K
2022$952K
2023$1.8M
2024$2.2M

How to apply for funding from Orr Family Foundation

Orr Family Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Orr Family Foundation

Does Orr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Orr Family Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Orr Family Foundation fund?
Orr Family Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Dana-farber Cancer Institute, Dana-farber Cancer Institute, Dana-farber Cancer Institute. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Orr Family Foundation give in grants?
Orr Family Foundation reported $981K in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $8.7M over 141 grants.
Where is Orr Family Foundation located?
Orr Family Foundation is based in Saratoga, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 261622217.
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About this profile. This page is built from Orr Family Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Orr Family Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.