Orcasong Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $85K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$85K
+20.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-55.0% YoY
About Orcasong Institute
Based on IRS filings
Orcasong Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $85K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Orcas Center ($25,000), Orcas Island Film Festival ($12,179), Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival ($12,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ORCAS CENTER EASTSOUND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| ORCAS ISLAND FILM FESTIVAL EASTSOUND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,179 |
| PALM SPRINGS INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION PALM SPRINGS, CA | 2023 INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION & SCHOOL CONCERTS | $10,000 |
| PALM SPRINGS SUNUP ROTARY FOUNDATION PALM SPRINGS, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CORAZON LLC SANTA ANA, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ORCAS ANIMAL PROTECTION SOCIETY EASTSOUND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| ORCAS ISLAND CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL EASTSOUND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION EASTSOUND, WA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID L DOTLICH | PRESIDENT/CHAIR/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEAL DOUGLAS ELWOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDA HEMINGWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KATHERINE KNECHT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Orcasong Institute?
Orcasong Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds — in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Orcasong Institute operate?
Orcasong Institute has awarded grants in California, Washington.
What size grants does Orcasong Institute award?
In 2024, Orcasong Institute awarded 8 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Orcasong Institute's EIN?
Orcasong Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1292383. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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