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Orrson Family Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in TOWSON, MD. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Paul Orrson. It holds total assets of $1.6M. Annual income is reported at $1.7M. Total assets have grown from $817K in 2014 to $1.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. 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 Maryland and New York. According to available records, Orrson Family Foundation Inc. has made 13 grants totaling $395K, with a median grant of $25K. Annual giving has grown from $100K in 2020 to $215K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $50K, with an average award of $30K. The foundation has supported 4 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Maryland and New York. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$10K
Median Grant
$23K
Average Grant
$25K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 4 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.
Orrson Family Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 13 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MD, NY.
Orrson Family Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $395K across 13 grants. The median grant size is $25K, with an average of $30K. Individual grants have ranged from $10K to $50K.
Orrson Family Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Orrson Family Foundation Inc. is headquartered in TOWSON, MD. While based in MD, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 2 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul R Orrson | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mary E Orrson | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Emily M Orrson | OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James P Orrson | TREASURER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lydia Dibos | VICE PRESIDE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paul Orrson | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$1.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$1.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
13
Total Giving
$395K
Average Grant
$30K
Median Grant
$25K
Unique Recipients
4
Most Common Grant
$36K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Usa Northeast Provice Of JesuitsGENERAL PURPOSE | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Catholic Relief Services IncGENERAL PURPOSE | Baltimore, MD | $36K | 2022 |
| Loyola Early Learning CenterGENERAL PURPOSE | Baltimore, MD | $21K | 2022 |
| St Ignatius ChurchGENERAL PURPOSE | Baltimore, MD | $10K | 2020 |
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