Orcas Island Community Foundation
The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) is a public charity based in Eastsound, Washington, that supports local philanthropy and connects people and organizations working to improve quality of life on Orcas Island. Founded in 1995, it makes grants, stewards charitable funds, and convenes nonprofit and government leaders.
Orcas Island Community Foundation at a glance
In short: Orcas Island Community Foundation gave $4.5M across 61 grants in 2025 (avg $74K), mostly in Washington. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,497,064
- -41.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 61
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $73,722
- -44.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $18,675
- Total assets
- $31,357,101
- +16.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (18 of 61, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Washington (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orcas Island Community Foundation
- How to Apply
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Apply through the GiveOrcas campaign application process when a cycle is open. The application materials and required documents are posted by OICF; its 2026 spring application period has passed, and 2026 holiday applications are closed.
- Contact
Mailing address: P O Box 1496, Eastsound, WA 98245
Phone: (360) 376-6423
Website: https://oicf.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Orcas Island Community Foundation
Who Orcas Island Community Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orcas Community Resource Center ($741K). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
256 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 181 grants of 256 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OICF’s GiveOrcas program serves the Orcas Island community. In filing year 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, with 1% each going to Oregon, the District of Columbia, and California; the reported Tennessee share was 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 61 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Orcas Island Community Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 18 of 61 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $93K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.4M (2021) to $7.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 61 grants totaling $4.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orcas Community Resource Center Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $741,297 |
| Orcas Island Food Bank Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $576,140 |
| Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $330,200 |
| Orcas Island Children's House Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $291,726 |
| Kaleidoscope Preschool Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $267,423 |
| Orcas Montessori School Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $224,888 |
| Orcas Senior Center Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $223,343 |
| Orcas Island Health Care District Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $191,118 |
| Orcas Center Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $174,661 |
| Funhouse Commons Eastsound, WA | Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board | $149,939 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are reported by filing year.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,357,101 | $10,485,342 | $7,166,137 | $4,497,064 | 61 | $1,609,736 |
| 2024 | $26,927,727 | $7,479,659 | $8,354,795 | $7,617,367 | 57 | $1,125,858 |
| 2023 | $27,333,743 | $7,239,957 | $4,688,115 | $3,896,919 | 44 | $488,159 |
| 2022 | $23,301,159 | $6,467,643 | $3,231,633 | $2,637,290 | 56 | $295,994 |
| 2021 | $22,166,762 | $5,367,029 | $2,996,032 | $2,417,999 | 38 | $673,984 |
| 2020 | $18,723,426 | $6,925,400 | $4,372,211 | $3,940,560 | 35 | $1,659,103 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OICF’s stated mission is “fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.” Its grantmaking includes community awards through GiveOrcas, as well as grants from donor-advised and nonprofit funds.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations working in community services, food security, arts, early childhood, education, and services for older adults. For example, the Orcas Community Resource Center describes its mission as ensuring Orcas Islanders have access to services and support for their well-being; the Orcas Island Food Bank says it works with the community to prevent hunger. The Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival describes its work as presenting a chamber music festival and related events, while Orcas Island Children’s House says it prepares children for kindergarten and life through play-based learning. Orcas Montessori School describes its work as providing individualized Montessori education, and Friends of Orcas Senior Center says it offers services, advocacy, programs, meals, and social and educational events to help people live and age well on Orcas Island.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, OICF reported 61 grants totaling $4,497,064. Grants ranged from $5,200 to $741,297, with a median of $18,675. Separately, OICF reported facilitating more than $6.8 million in grants and distributions in 2025. Its two GiveOrcas campaigns included a spring campaign in which 637 donors contributed $471,939 to 38 nonprofit proposals, and a holiday campaign in which 645 donors contributed to $339,092 in grants for 33 proposals.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $741,297 to Orcas Community Resource Center, $576,140 to Orcas Island Food Bank, $330,200 to Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival, $291,726 to Orcas Island Children’s House, and $267,423 to Kaleidoscope Preschool. Other major recipients included Orcas Montessori School ($224,888), Orcas Senior Center ($223,343), Orcas Island Health Care District ($191,118), and Orcas Center ($174,661). The filing lists the purpose for these grants as “various purposes as approved by OICF Board.”
GiveOrcas holds spring and holiday campaigns. The 2026 spring campaign allowed requests up to $25,000; its application deadline was February 26, 2026, which has passed. OICF’s website says 2026 holiday applications are closed and lists the campaign for December 1–10. GiveOrcas proposals are reviewed by community members. Published criteria include addressing a demonstrated need, likelihood of success, avoiding duplication, and serving a significant number of islanders. Eligible applicants described in the program materials include 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations, government agencies, schools, public-service organizations, and organizations with a fiscal sponsor. Applicants must demonstrate fiscal soundness, independent board governance, and board approval of the project. OICF permits requests for part of an organization’s general operating funds, but does not make grants to individuals, private foundations, for-profit enterprises, or conduit organizations. Grant recipients must report on use of funds; organizations having difficulty spending funds must notify OICF in writing within six months of the grant check.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susan Gudgell as chair; Minor Lile as first vice chair; Mary Clure as second vice chair; Patricia Benton as treasurer; and Lisa Steckley as secretary. Trustees listed are Susan Alter, Stephen Bentley, Stephanie DeVaan, Angela Foster, and Sarah Lyle.
Orcas Island Community Foundation is led by Lindsay Jennings, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lindsay Jennings
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$48K (2024) → $155K (2025)
Susan Gudgell
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Foster
Trustee
President → Past President, 2024
Past President → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Berreth
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Scott
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Sheridan
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Bentley
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Alter
Trustee
2nd Vice President → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Moss
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Devaan
Trustee
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne Marie Shanks
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Lyle
Trustee
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marshall D. Sebring
Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Steckley
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Clure
2nd Vice Chair
Trustee → 2nd Vice President, 2023
2nd Vice President → 2nd Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Benton
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Minor Lile
1st Vice Chair
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Hilary Canty (2020–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Haley Cruz Winchell (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Berto Gandara (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Ed Andrews (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Jeff Pietsch (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Joe Thoron (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Lynnette Wood (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Marcia West (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Singleton (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: John Carl (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Steve Jung (2020) — Immediate Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $155K, to Lindsay Jennings (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Orcas Island Community Foundation
How much does Orcas Island Community Foundation give each year?
Orcas Island Community Foundation gave $4.5M across 61 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.6M across 57 grants.
What is Orcas Island Community Foundation's typical grant size?
Orcas Island Community Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $18,675, and its average grant was $73,722, across 61 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orcas Island Community Foundation that year got $28K on average.
Where does Orcas Island Community Foundation give grants?
Orcas Island Community Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Eastsound, WA (42 grants), Friday Harbor, WA (6 grants), Seattle, WA (3 grants) and Olga, WA (2 grants).
Does Orcas Island Community Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 61 grants with a stated purpose on Orcas Island Community Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Various Purposes as Approved by Oicf Board" (61 grants).
Who are Orcas Island Community Foundation's largest grantees?
Orcas Island Community Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Orcas Community Resource Center ($741,297), Orcas Island Food Bank ($576,140) and Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival ($330,200), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Orcas Island Community Foundation?
Orcas Island Community Foundation reported $31.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.5M.
What does Orcas Island Community Foundation fund?
OICF’s stated mission is “fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.” Its grantmaking includes community awards through GiveOrcas, as well as grants from donor-advised and nonprofit funds. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orcas Island Community Foundation?
Apply through the GiveOrcas campaign application process when a cycle is open. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 1, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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