Orbison Foundation
Orbison Foundation is a private foundation, based in Encino, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. As of 2020, the organization holds $477K in total assets. In 2020, it awarded 4 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $2K.
Orbison Foundation at a glance
In short: Orbison Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2020 (avg $5K), top state Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $20,100
- Grants made (2020)
- 4
- Average grant
- $5,025
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $477,435
- Primary geography
- Texas (35% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Orbison Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation ($7K). Together the top 4 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 4 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Dallas, TX | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $7,100 |
| Self Realization Fellowship Los Angeles, CA | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $7,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee Nashville, TN | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $5,000 |
| Girls Write Nashville Nashville, TN | General Unsolicited Public Contribution | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $477,435 | $70,984 | $26,092 | $20,100 | 4 | $1,559 | $23,237 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orbison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orbison Foundation is led by Roy Orbison Jr., President on the 2020 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Roy Orbison Jr.
President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Alexander Orbison
Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Leeann Hard
Secretary
New on the 2020 filing
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 Orbison Foundation
How much does Orbison Foundation give each year?
Orbison Foundation gave $20K across 4 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Orbison Foundation's typical grant size?
Orbison Foundation's median grant in 2020 was $6,000, and its average grant was $5,025, across 4 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Orbison Foundation give grants?
Orbison Foundation's top state is Texas, with 35% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (35%) and Tennessee (30%). The most frequent recipient cities were Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Orbison Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Orbison Foundation's 2020 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Orbison Foundation?
Orbison Foundation reported $477K in total assets on its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $71K.
How much is Orbison Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, Orbison Foundation reported a distributable amount of $23K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Orbison Foundation's EIN?
Orbison Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-1721549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
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 year 2020
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