Orcas Bay Foundation
Orcas Bay Foundation is a private foundation based in Tacoma, Washington. In its 2025 filing, it reported grants to organizations in Washington and other states, including educational, youth, science, senior, and animal-related programs.
Orcas Bay Foundation at a glance
In short: Orcas Bay Foundation gave $20K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Washington. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $20,100
- +24.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,340
- -16.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800
- Total assets
- $544,762
- -0.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (3 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (43% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orcas Bay Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 110997, Tacoma, WA 98411
Phone: (253) 203-1408
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orcas Bay Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was American Institute for Economic Research Inc ($5K). Together the top 10 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (43%), Massachusetts (25%), Alabama (25%), and Michigan (7%). The listed recipients include organizations in Eastsound and Seattle, Washington, as well as organizations in Massachusetts, Alabama, and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Orcas Bay Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 15 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 67% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 93% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2024) to $35K (2019). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Institute for Economic Research Inc Great Barrington, MA | Science and Education | $5,000 |
| Ludwig Von Mises Educational Institute Auburn, AL | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | Educational | $1,400 |
| YMCA Camp Orkila Seattle, WA | Youth Programs | $1,400 |
| Airhawks Flying Club Eastsound, WA | Youth Development Programs | $1,000 |
| Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund Eastsound, WA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Orcas Garden Club Eastsound, WA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Orcas Senior Center Eastsound, WA | Senior Programs | $800 |
| Kaleidoscope Orcas Daycare Association Eastsound, WA | Youth Programs | $600 |
| Seadoc Society Eastsound, WA | Science and Education | $600 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $544,762 | $23,405 | $27,457 | $20,100 | 15 | $25,119 | $21,067 | $27,122 |
| 2024 | $548,814 | $26,449 | $25,211 | $16,100 | 10 | $22,936 | $24,174 | $26,963 |
| 2023 | $547,576 | $24,065 | $36,187 | $23,300 | 13 | $34,779 | $22,657 | $27,512 |
| 2022 | $559,698 | $291 | $34,999 | $27,720 | 12 | $31,359 | — | $29,189 |
| 2021 | $594,406 | $313 | $41,016 | $32,900 | 18 | $36,949 | — | $31,204 |
| 2020 | $635,109 | $2,687 | $35,696 | $33,150 | 15 | — | $1,395 | $32,920 |
| 2019 | $668,118 | $5,454 | $37,753 | $35,150 | 21 | — | $4,152 | $34,405 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orcas Bay Foundation reported a distributable amount of $27K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Orcas Island Historical Society describes its mission as educating, inspiring, connecting, and involving the community and visitors as stewards of island history. Orcas Animal Protection Society describes its mission as advocating for animal welfare through an animal shelter, community support, and compassionate care.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave 15 grants totaling $20,100. Grants ranged from $300 to $5,000, with a median grant of $800.
Its largest listed grants were $5,000 each to American Institute for Economic Research Inc. for science and education and Ludwig von Mises Educational Institute for educational purposes. Other listed grants included $1,400 each to Hillsdale College for educational purposes and YMCA Camp Orkila for youth programs; $1,000 each to Airhawks Flying Club for youth development programs, Orcas Aviation Association Mercy Flight Fund for educational purposes, and Orcas Garden Club for educational purposes. Orcas Animal Protection Society and Orcas Island Historical Society each received $500 in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Angelo Ianello as president and director; Elizabeth A Griot as vice president and director; Richard L Griot as secretary and director; Kam A Robinson as treasurer; and Richard N Griot and Claire E Peterson as directors.
Orcas Bay Foundation is led by Angelo Ianello, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angelo Ianello
President & Director
Director, President & Treasurer → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire E. Peterson
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard N. Griot
Secretary, Director & Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth A. Griot
Vice President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kam A. Robinson
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth G. Hagans (2019–2024) — Vice President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Orcas Bay Foundation
How much does Orcas Bay Foundation give each year?
Orcas Bay Foundation gave $20K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $16K across 10 grants.
What is Orcas Bay Foundation's typical grant size?
Orcas Bay Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $800, and its average grant was $1,340, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orcas Bay Foundation that year got $600 on average.
Where does Orcas Bay Foundation give grants?
Orcas Bay Foundation's top state is Washington, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (25%) and Alabama (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Eastsound, WA (11 grants).
Does Orcas Bay Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Orcas Bay Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (5 grants) and "Youth Programs" (5 grants).
Who are Orcas Bay Foundation's largest grantees?
Orcas Bay Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include American Institute for Economic Research Inc ($5,000), Ludwig Von Mises Educational Institute ($5,000) and Hillsdale College ($1,400), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Orcas Bay Foundation?
Orcas Bay Foundation reported $545K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $25K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $27K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Orcas Bay Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, Orcas Island Historical Society describes its mission as educating, inspiring, connecting, and involving the community and visitors as stewards of island history. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orcas Bay Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Orcas Bay Foundation's EIN?
Orcas Bay Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1934775. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Orcas Bay Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 1, 2024)
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