Orcas Open Arts
We are an Orcas Island based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on creating and supporting a variety of arts programs in the San Juan Archipelago. We believe that the Arts play a vital role in creating and sustaining a healthy community. Our mission is to foster a more connected, thriving and creative community by supporting the Arts and arts education.
Orcas Open Arts at a glance
In short: Orcas Open Arts gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $57,241
- +22.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Orcas Open Arts funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2019) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $57,241 | $296,248 | $286,939 | $10,000 | 1 | $16 |
| 2024 | $46,887 | $257,731 | $258,708 | $10,000 | 1 | $14 |
| 2023 | $79,214 | $217,742 | $285,225 | — | — | $18 |
| 2022 | — | $114,423 | $124,426 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $76,694 | $31,479 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $85,058 | $264,653 | $254,660 | — | — | $41 |
| 2019 | $74,792 | $259,483 | $245,893 | $7,750 | 1 | $36 |
About Orcas Open Arts
Based on IRS filings
Orcas Open Arts is a public charity, based in Eastsound, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $57K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $16.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orcas Open Arts is led by Donna Laslo, President on every filing since 2019; 6 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Donna Laslo
President
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Carl Spence
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$12K (2019) → $18K (2025)
Cheryl Kummer
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Jeanne Beck
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$8K (2019) → $14K (2025)
Elizabeth Sarah Geddes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Samuel W Gailey
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $5K (2025)
Dwight Wheaton
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jared Lovejoy (2019–2023) — Former Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $18K, to Donna Laslo (President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Orcas Open Arts
How much does Orcas Open Arts give each year?
Orcas Open Arts gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Orcas Open Arts?
Orcas Open Arts reported $57K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $296K.
Where does Orcas Open Arts operate?
Orcas Open Arts has awarded grants in California, Washington.
What is Orcas Open Arts's EIN?
Orcas Open Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3164084. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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