Orb Relief Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in MESA, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $517K. Net investment income was $746K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.3M
+7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$517K
+5.0% YoY
Grant Count
9
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
-18.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orb Relief Trust reported a distributable amount of $560K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Orb Relief Trust
Based on IRS filings
Orb Relief Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in MESA, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $517K. Net investment income was $746K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,338,985 | $7,778,427 | $7,400,915 |
| Revenue | $1,004,000 | $705,993 | $653,547 |
| Expenses | $789,466 | $514,479 | $191,755 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $517,314 | $492,794 | $182,940 |
| Net Investment Income | $745,549 | $702,295 | $704,131 |
| Distributable Amount | $560,157 | $516,681 | $525,488 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bountiful Childrens Foundation ($163,873), Lds Church ($152,096), William J Flake Heritage Foundation ($80,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| LDS CHURCH SALT LAKE CITY, UT | GENERAL FUND | $152,096 |
| WILLIAM J FLAKE HERITAGE FOUNDATION SNOWFLAKE, AZ | FOUNDATION SUPPORT | $80,300 |
| BOUNTIFUL CHILDRENS FOUNDATION SPANISH FORK, UT | GENERAL FUND | $163,873 |
| DEFENDERS OF WILDLIFE WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL FUND | $30 |
| SIERRA CLUB PHOENIX, AZ | GENERAL FUND | $15 |
| CASA VOICE FOR CHILDREN CORVALLIS, OR | GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| MOTHERS WITHOUT BORDERS PROVO, UT | GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
| ALDEA FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL FUND | $20,000 |
| BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY PROVO, UT | GENERAL FUND | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANLEY FLAKE | TRUSTEE | 15 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orb Relief Trust?
Orb Relief Trust is a private foundation focused on Education, based in MESA, AZ. It holds $8.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Orb Relief Trust?
As of 2024, Orb Relief Trust holds $8.3M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $517K in 2024.
Where does Orb Relief Trust operate?
Orb Relief Trust has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, New York, Oregon, Utah.
What size grants does Orb Relief Trust award?
In 2024, Orb Relief Trust awarded 9 grants totaling $517K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Orb Relief Trust required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Orb Relief Trust reported a distributable amount of $560K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Orb Relief Trust's EIN?
Orb Relief Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-6199251. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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