Orca Free Inc
Invitation OnlyArroyo Grande, California · EIN 77-0513674 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$52K
Organizations funded2
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$2.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lichen Health | Nevada City, CA | To launch a comprehensive healing network using animal-based modalities to enable holistic, functional medicine pathways as an adjunct to… | $50,000 |
| Just the Wild Foundation | Boulder, CO | To investigate the elusive behavior of eastern caribbean sperm whales feeding off giant squid in depths of over 8,000 feet in guadalupe and… | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,500 | 2 |
| 2023 | $17,750 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523219349103162
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0513674
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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