Orcas Bay Foundation

EIN 91-1934775 · WA · NTEE C99

Invitation only Typical grant ~$800 Funds in WA, MA, AL +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Orcas Bay Foundation based in WA paid 15 grants totaling $20.1K to 15 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $5K, with a median of $800. Its largest recipients included AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH INC, LUDWIG VON MISES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, and HILLSDALE COLLEGE. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$548,814
Giving (latest yr)
$20,100
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
15
Median grant
$800
Recipients
15
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • American Institute for Economic Research Inc$5,000
  • Ludwig von Mises Educational Institute$5,000
  • Hillsdale College$1,400
  • YMCA Camp Orkila$1,400
  • Airhawks Flying Club$1,000

Where grants went

  • Washington$8,700 · 12 grants
  • Massachusetts$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Alabama$5,000 · 1 grant
  • Michigan$1,400 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (15)

American Institute for Economic Research Inc
Great Barrington, MA
Science and Education
$5,000
Ludwig von Mises Educational Institute
Auburn, AL
Educational
$5,000
YMCA Camp Orkila
Seattle, WA
Youth Programs
$1,400
Hillsdale College
Hillsdale, MI
Educational
$1,400
Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund
Eastsound, WA
Educational
$1,000
Orcas Garden Club
Eastsound, WA
Educational
$1,000
Airhawks Flying Club
Eastsound, WA
Youth Development Programs
$1,000
Orcas Senior Center
Eastsound, WA
Senior Programs
$800
Seadoc Society
Eastsound, WA
Science and Education
$600
Kaleidoscope Orcas Daycare Association
Eastsound, WA
Youth Programs
$600
The Funhouse Commons
Eastsound, WA
Youth Programs
$500
Orcas Animal Protection Society
Eastsound, WA
Animal Programs
$500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Orcas Bay Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Orcas Bay Foundation is classified as a Environment & Animals funder. Conservation, environmental protection, and animal welfare. Its recent grants reached organizations across 4 states.

In its most recent filing, Orcas Bay Foundation reported 15 itemized grants totaling $20.1K. Individual grants ranged from $300 to $5K (median $800).

Recent recipients include AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR ECONOMIC RESEARCH INC, LUDWIG VON MISES EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, HILLSDALE COLLEGE, among 15 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Orcas Bay Foundation is a private foundation based in Washington, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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