Orcas Bay Foundation
Invitation OnlyTacoma, Washington · EIN 91-1934775 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$20K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$800
Total assets$546K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,400.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
20% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Institute for Economic Research Inc | Great Barrington, MA | Science and education | $5,000 |
| Ludwig Von Mises Educational Institute | Auburn, AL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $1,400 |
| YMCA Camp Orkila | Seattle, WA | Youth programs | $1,400 |
| Airhawks Flying Club | Eastsound, WA | Youth development programs | $1,000 |
| Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund | Eastsound, WA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Orcas Garden Club | Eastsound, WA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Orcas Senior Center | Eastsound, WA | Senior programs | $800 |
| Kaleidoscope Orcas Daycare Association | Eastsound, WA | Youth programs | $600 |
| Seadoc Society | Eastsound, WA | Science and education | $600 |
| Orcas Animal Protection Society | Eastsound, WA | Animal programs | $500 |
| Orcas Choral Society | Eastsound, WA | Youth programs | $500 |
| Orcas Island Historical Society | Eastsound, WA | Educational | $500 |
| The Funhouse Commons | Eastsound, WA | Youth programs | $500 |
| Sail Orcas - a Sailing Education Foundation | Eastsound, WA | Youth programs | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $20,100 | 15 |
| 2024 | $16,100 | 10 |
| 2023 | $23,300 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611289349102901
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-1934775
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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