Orcas Island Community Foundation
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is a 501(c)(3) public charity and community foundation established in 1995. Based in Eastsound, Washington, OICF serves the Orcas Island community by facilitating local philanthropy and connecting donors with nonprofit organizations and community needs. The foundation operates as a donor service organization created by and for the people of Orcas Island, with a staff of 3-5 employees.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$26.9M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.6M
+95.5% YoY
Grant Count
57
+29.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$134K
+50.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To foster philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.
OICF supports a broad range of community needs including education, human services, community development, housing, and arts. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on local issues and organizations serving Orcas Island residents.
Grantmaking
OICF facilitates grantmaking through multiple mechanisms:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $5,000 to $3,624,259.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Orcas Island, Washington. OICF serves the communities of Orcas Island and surrounding islands including Waldron, Crane, and Blakely.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $27.3 million
- Total Revenue: $7.24 million
- Total Expenses: $4.69 million
- Total Liabilities: $70,900
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $26.9 million
- Total Giving: $7.6 million
OICF maintains four investment sleeves: a medium to long-term fund, a low-fee exchange-traded fund, a short-term fund, and the Blue Marble Fund (an ESG-focused fund).
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $26,927,727 | $27,333,743 | $23,301,159 |
| Revenue | $7,479,659 | $7,239,957 | $6,467,643 |
| Expenses | $8,354,795 | $4,688,115 | $3,231,633 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,125,858 | $488,159 | $295,994 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
217 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Orcas Island Community Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Orcas Island Food Bank ($3,624,259), Orcas Senior Center ($923,996), Orcas Center ($325,090).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LEGION POST #93 EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $25,000 |
| ACTORS THEATER OF ORCAS ISLAND EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $14,950 |
| ORCAS ISLAND CHILDREN'S HOUSE EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $93,699 |
| ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY CHURCH EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $5,500 |
| ORCAS ISLAND EDUCATION FOUNDATION (OIEF) EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $86,611 |
| ORCAS ISLAND FOOD BANK EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $3,624,259 |
| ORCAS ISLAND HISTORICAL MUSEUMS EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $128,950 |
| ORCAS ISLAND LIONS CLUB EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $23,400 |
| ORCAS ISLAND LIT FEST EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $7,500 |
| ORCAS ISLAND ROWING ASSOCIATION (OIRA) EASTSOUND, WA | VARIOUS PURPOSES AS APPROVED BY OICF BOARD | $12,855 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Lindsay Jennings — Executive Director
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSAN GUDGELL | CHAIR | 6 | — |
| MINOR LILE | 1ST VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| MARY CLURE | 2ND VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| PATRICIA BENTON | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| LISA STECKLEY | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| ANGELA FOSTER | PAST PRESIDENT | 3 | — |
| SUSAN ALTER | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| STEPHEN BENTLEY | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| STEPHANIE DEVAAN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| SARAH LYLE | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| BRIAN MOSS | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| JUDY SCOTT | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| MARSHALL D SEBRING | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| ANNE MARIE SHANKS | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| PAUL SHERIDAN | TRUSTEE | 3 | — |
| HILARY CANTY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,953 |
| LINDSAY JENNINGS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $47,884 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
OICF regularly announces open application periods for its spring and holiday Give Orcas grant cycles. The foundation has received matching sponsorships from longstanding Orcas businesses to support community grants. Recent grantees have included Orcas Community Participatory Agriculture, the West Sound Community Club, the Orcas Senior Center, and Island Rides (which provides transportation services to residents).
Orcas Island Community Foundation announces open application period for springSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Orcas Island Community Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To foster philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island. OICF supports a broad range of community needs including education, human services, community development, housing, and arts. The foundation's grantmaking focuses on local issues and organizations serving Orcas Island residents.
How do I apply for a grant from Orcas Island Community Foundation?
OICF facilitates grantmaking through multiple mechanisms: **Give Orcas Campaigns:** The foundation operates two annual competitive giving cycles (spring and holiday) funded by the Community Endowment Fund. Recent activity includes: • **2024 Spring Campaign:** 952 donors contributed $379,397 to 26 nonprofit proposals • **2024 Holiday Campaign:** 716 donors provided $384,303 in grants to 30 proposals • **2023 Spring Campaign:** 775 donors donated $311,000 to 29 nonprofit proposals • **2023 Holida…
Where does Orcas Island Community Foundation make grants?
Orcas Island, Washington. OICF serves the communities of Orcas Island and surrounding islands including Waldron, Crane, and Blakely.
What size grants does Orcas Island Community Foundation award?
In 2024, Orcas Island Community Foundation awarded 57 grants totaling $7.6M — an average of about $134K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Orcas Island Community Foundation's EIN?
Orcas Island Community Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1680527. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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