Richard and Harriet Orkand Charitable & Educational Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4693171 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $250 and $1,500.
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
43% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venice Family Clinic | Venice, CA | Provide medical care for the poor | $12,500 |
| International Medical Corps | Los Angeles, CA | Provide medical care for the poor | $4,000 |
| Friends of the LA Philharmonic | Los Angeles, CA | Support the musical arts | $3,500 |
| Everychild Foundation | Pacific Palisades, CA | Easing the suffering of children in LA | $2,500 |
| Rand Corporation | Santa Monica, CA | Support for american value | $2,000 |
| Children's Institute Inc | Los Angeles, CA | Building equitable opportunities for underserved communities | $2,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Shalom Wah | Glendale, CA | Promote education and world peace | $1,500 |
| League of Women Voters Education | Washington, DC | Provide voter information on ballot measures | $1,500 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center | Montgomery, AL | Promote tolerance and justice | $1,500 |
| J Street Educational Fund | Washington, DC | Educate public about israel | $1,000 |
| American Support for Israel | Washington, DC | Support for israeli charitable organizations | $1,000 |
| The Kitsugi Village | Detroit, MI | Foster holistic education, creativity, and community connection through the restoration of people and place | $1,000 |
| Skirball Cultural Center | Los Angeles, CA | Support education and cultural diversity | $750 |
| Alzheimers Association | Washington, DC | Support education & medical research for alzheimers | $500 |
| American Jewish University | Los Angeles, CA | Support education | $500 |
| Common Cause Educational Fund | Washington, DC | Support public education and research | $500 |
| Fulfillment Fund | Los Angeles, CA | Supports young people in transition | $500 |
| Parkinson's Foundation | New York, NY | Help with research for parkinson's disease | $500 |
| People for the American Way Foundat | Washington, DC | Support for american values | $500 |
| School on Wheels | Ventura, CA | Education for poor children | $500 |
| Sms Foundation | Miramar, FL | Research to find a cure for sms disease | $500 |
| UCLA Foundation | Pasadena, CA | Promote philanthropy and manage donated resources to advance education, research and public service | $500 |
| AIDS Project LA | Los Angeles, CA | Support for people with AIDS | $250 |
| American Autoimmune Association | Detroit, MI | Support medical research & public health education | $250 |
| Breed Street Shul Project | Los Angeles, CA | Building restoration and creating educational opportunities | $250 |
| Aclu Foundation | Washington, DC | Defend civil liberties | $200 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Pittsfield, MA | Educate the public about history,art & science | $150 |
| Natural History Museum | Los Angeles, CA | Educate about our natural and cultural world | $150 |
| Friends of School of Mental Health | Westchester, CA | Assist lausd students in crisis | $100 |
| Greater LA Zoo Association | Los Angeles, CA | Educate the public about wildlife | $100 |
The return also lists 23 grants to individuals ($27,100). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,800 | 53 |
| 2023 | $68,550 | 53 |
| 2022 | $72,400 | 55 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621019349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4693171
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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