Community foundation · EIN 91-1680527
Orcas Island Community Foundation
Eastsound, WA
Orcas Island Community Foundation is a community foundation based in Eastsound, WA. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2025, it reported $6.34M in grants paid across 61 grants, with $31.4M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Orcas Community Resource Center, Orcas Island Food Bank and Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Orcas Island Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Oicf requests a follow up report on the use of funds granted to each organization. the foundation reads the reports and evaluates the effectiveness of the grant on the community, if data is available.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2025; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on orcas island.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2025
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orcas Community Resource Center | Eastsound, WA | — | $741,297 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank | Eastsound, WA | — | $576,140 |
| Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival | Eastsound, WA | — | $330,200 |
| Orcas Island Children's House | Eastsound, WA | — | $291,726 |
| Kaleidoscope Preschool | Eastsound, WA | — | $267,423 |
| Orcas Montessori School | Eastsound, WA | — | $224,888 |
| Orcas Senior Center | Eastsound, WA | — | $223,343 |
| Orcas Island Health Care District | Eastsound, WA | — | $191,118 |
| Orcas Center | Eastsound, WA | — | $174,661 |
| Funhouse Commons | Eastsound, WA | — | $149,939 |
| Orcas Island School District 137 | Eastsound, WA | — | $109,030 |
| Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce | Eastsound, WA | — | $93,250 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | Eastsound, WA | — | $87,971 |
| Orcas Island Historical Museums | Eastsound, WA | — | $83,000 |
| Opal Community Land Trust | Eastsound, WA | — | $82,000 |
| Orcas Island Education Foundation (oief) | Eastsound, WA | — | $73,486 |
| Mercy Flight Orcas Aviation Association | Eastsound, WA | — | $62,186 |
| Cascade Pbs | Seattle, WA | — | $50,000 |
| Jefferson Public Radio | Ashland, OR | — | $50,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | — | $50,000 |
| West Sound Community Club | Eastsound, WA | — | $36,311 |
| Orcas Island Fire & Rescue | Eastsound, WA | — | $36,040 |
| Siskiyou Land Conservancy | Arcata, CA | — | $30,000 |
| San Juan County Health and Community Services | Friday Harbor, WA | — | $25,430 |
| Northwest Immigrant Rights Project | Seattle, WA | — | $25,000 |
The 25 largest of 61 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Orcas Island Community Foundation accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Orcas Island Community Foundation's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Orcas Island Community Foundation give each year?
For tax year 2025, it reported $6,335,823 in grants paid (61 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Orcas Island Community Foundation funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2025 went to Orcas Community Resource Center (WA), $741K, Orcas Island Food Bank (WA), $576K, Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival (WA), $330K, Orcas Island Children's House (WA), $292K and Kaleidoscope Preschool (WA), $267K.