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Orr Family Foundation is a private corporation based in AUSTIN, TX. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2015. The principal officer is Samuel E Bassett. It holds total assets of $31.1M. Annual income is reported at $7.1M. Total assets have grown from $2.6M in 2015 to $31.1M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Arizona and Texas. According to available records, Orr Family Foundation has made 46 grants totaling $2.7M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $725K in 2020 to $2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $200K, with an average award of $59K. The foundation has supported 17 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, Arizona, California, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$40K
Average Grant
$45K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 16 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Orr Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 46 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in TX, AZ, CA.
Orr Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.7M across 46 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $59K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $200K.
Orr Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Orr Family Foundation is headquartered in AUSTIN, TX. While based in TX, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Bassett | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$31.1M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$31.1M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
46
Total Giving
$2.7M
Average Grant
$59K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
17
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer SocietyCHARITABLE | Oklahoma City, OK | $10K | 2020 |
| Lowell ObservatoryCHARITABLE | Flagstaff, AZ | $200K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon ConservancyCHARITABLE | Grand Canyon, AZ | $100K | 2022 |
| Univ Of Texas Mesoamerica CenterCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $83K | 2022 |
| Mcdonald Observatory Ut AustinCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $83K | 2022 |
| Department Of Astronomy Ut AustinCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $83K | 2022 |
| The Nature ConservancyCHARITABLE | Austin, TX | $75K | 2022 |
| Sul Ross University - Center For Big Bend StudiesCHARITABLE | Alpine, TX | $75K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon TrustCHARITABLE | Flagstaff, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| International Dark Sky AssociationCHARITABLE | Tuscon, AZ | $50K | 2022 |
| The V Foundation For Cancer ResearchCHARITABLE | Cary, NC | $50K | 2022 |
| Friends Of The Observatory - Griffith ObservatoryCHARITABLE | Los Angeles, CA | $50K | 2022 |
| Witte MuseumCHARITABLE | San Antonio, TX | $50K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Northern ArizonaCHARITABLE | Flagstaff, AZ | $20K | 2022 |
| Audobon SocietyCHARITABLE | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Grand Canyon YouthCHARITABLE | Flagstaff, AZ | $15K | 2022 |
| White Mountain Aubodon SocietyCHARITABLE | Pinetop, AZ | $10K | 2020 |