Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation is a private foundation, based in Marietta, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $184K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $25K.
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation gave $29K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $28,500
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,071
- +29.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $183,843
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Georgia (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Anti Defamation League ($8K). Together the top 7 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 42 grants of 42 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 106% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2022) to $29K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Defamation League New York, NY | Assist adl in seeking justice and fair treatment to all | $8,000 |
| Ahavath Achim Synagogue Atlanta, GA | Religious | $5,400 |
| American Jewish Commitee Global Advocacy Atlanta, GA | Advancement of human rights and democratic values around the world | $5,000 |
| Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta Dunwoody, GA | Community Service Center Operations | $5,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America New York, NY | Medical Research | $3,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta Atlanta, GA | Community Service | $2,000 |
| Jewish Family and Career Services Atlanta, GA | Community Service | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $183,843 | $25,248 | $28,500 | $28,500 | 7 | $28,500 | $25,248 | $26,778 |
| 2023 | $187,095 | $16,126 | $28,250 | $28,250 | 9 | $28,250 | $16,126 | $20,679 |
| 2022 | $199,219 | $10,115 | $21,750 | $21,750 | 8 | $21,750 | $10,115 | $20,002 |
| 2021 | $210,854 | $11,661 | $23,350 | $23,350 | 9 | $23,350 | $11,661 | $20,690 |
| 2020 | $222,543 | $8,204 | $23,350 | $23,350 | 9 | — | $8,204 | $14,146 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation is led by Michael Orkin, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Orkin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judy Orkin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation
How much does Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation give each year?
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation gave $29K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $28K across 9 grants.
What is Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation's typical grant size?
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,071, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation give grants?
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation gives mostly in Georgia: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Atlanta, GA (4 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation's largest grantees?
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Anti Defamation League ($8,000), Ahavath Achim Synagogue ($5,400) and American Jewish Commitee Global Advocacy ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation?
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation reported $184K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $29K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation's EIN?
Michael and Judy Orkin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2429228. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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