The Orr Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyAustin, Texas · EIN 47-3317225 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$1.8M
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$41.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $130,000.
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
71% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas | Austin, TX | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Lowell Observatory | Flagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $400,000 |
| The V Foundation for Cancer Research | Cary, NC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Grand Canyon Trust | Flagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Grand Canyon Conservancy | Grand Canyon, AZ | Charitable | $120,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Austin, TX | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Sul Ross University - Center for Big Bend Studies | Alpine, TX | Charitable | $80,000 |
| Witte Museum | San Antonio, TX | Charitable | $60,000 |
| International Dark Sky Association | Tuscon, AZ | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Friends of the Observatory - Griffith Observatory | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Museum of Northern Arizona | Flagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Grand Canyon Youth | Flagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Audobon Society | New York, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Hagerstown, MD | Charitable | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,830,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $1,055,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 30, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523039349100537
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-3317225
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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