Orcasong Institute

EIN 46-1292383 · OR · NTEE T02

Invitation only Typical grant ~$10K Funds in CA, WA, NY
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Orcasong Institute based in OR paid 9 grants totaling $90.8K to 9 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $20K, with a median of $10K. Its largest recipients included SAGE, ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, and ORCAS ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$634,175
Giving (latest yr)
$90,750
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
9
Median grant
$10K
Recipients
9
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
4
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Sage$20,000
  • Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival$17,000
  • Orcas Island Film Festival$12,500
  • Coachella Valley Repertory$10,000
  • Palm Springs International Piano Competition$10,000

Where grants went

  • California$40,250 · 5 grants
  • Washington$30,500 · 3 grants
  • New York$20,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (9)

Sage
New York, NY
General Operating Support
$20,000
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival
Eastsound, WA
General Operating Support
$17,000
Orcas Island Film Festival
Eastsound, WA
General Operating Support
$12,500
The Lgbtq Community Center of the Desert
Palm Springs, CA
General Operating Support
$10,000
Palm Springs International Piano Competition
Palm Springs, CA
2025 International Piano Competition & School Concerts
$10,000
Palm Springs Sunup Rotary Foundation
Palm Springs, CA
General Operating Support
$10,000
Coachella Valley Repertory
Cathedral City, CA
General Operating Support
$10,000
Orcas Animal Protection Society
Eastsound, WA
General Operating Support
$1,000
California Lodge No 1 Independent Order of Odd Fellows
South San Franscisco, CA
General Operating Support
$250

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

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

In its most recent filing, Orcasong Institute reported 9 itemized grants totaling $90.8K. Individual grants ranged from $250 to $20K (median $10K).

Recent recipients include SAGE, ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL, ORCAS ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL, among 9 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Orcasong Institute is a private foundation based in Oregon, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Orcasong Institute gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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