Orchard Charities
Orchard Charities is a private foundation based in Orem, Utah. It makes charitable contributions to organizations; its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as donations to various charities to further their charitable purposes.
Orchard Charities at a glance
In short: Orchard Charities gave $888K across 18 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in Utah. 61% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $887,500
- +96.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 18
- -5.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $49,306
- +107.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $42,051
- +183.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 61% first-time grantees (11 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Utah (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orchard Charities
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 263 S Royal Ann Circle, Orem, UT 84058
Phone: (801) 919-7616
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orchard Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UVU Foundation ($280K). Together the top 10 received $845K.
Grant Size Distribution
46 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 46 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Utah and 1% to recipients in Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Orchard Charities open to new grantees?
61%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 18 grantees (61%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $67K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 39% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2024). 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $325K (2022) to $888K (2024). In 2024 it made 18 grants totaling $888K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UVU Foundation Orem, UT | To suppore the foundation in ensuring uvuremains an open and flexible approach to attaining a degree from a place of higher learning. | $280,000 |
| BYU Athletics Provo, UT | To build a distinctive athletic program that prominentlypromotes the values of byu by developingscholar-athlete leaders who are ambassadors for good. | $200,000 |
| Stella H Oaks Foundation Bountiful, UT | To provide scholarships that enable single mothersto receive the education and skills training they need to support their children. | $125,000 |
| Hope 4 Orem Orem, UT | To Support Charity in Preventing Suicide Inlocal Communities | $50,000 |
| Huntsman Mental Health Foundation Salt Lake City, UT | To transform mental health care throughcommunity, research, clinical, and education initiatives. | $50,000 |
| Hale Center Foundation Sandy, UT | To provide innovative, professionalfamily theatre and theatreeducation that elevates our community | $50,000 |
| Bridle up Hope Alpine, UT | To inspire hope, confidence, and resiliencein girls and women through horsesand habits. | $30,000 |
| Now I Can Foundation Orem, UT | To support charity in assisting childrenwith disabilities reach their fullpotential and greatest independence | $25,000 |
| Roots of Humanity Lehi, UT | To create spaces and experiences whereindividuals can discover their shared humanity. | $25,000 |
| Fight Against Domestic Violence Foundation Midvale, UT | To generate resources for domestic violencesurvivors and service providers through corporate,individual, and community partnerships. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42,051 | $950,000 | $922,778 | $887,500 | 18 | $922,778 | $1,401 |
| 2023 | $14,829 | $435,000 | $452,755 | $451,305 | 19 | $452,755 | $1,168 |
| 2022 | $32,584 | $360,760 | $328,176 | $325,100 | 9 | $328,176 | $5,637 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orchard Charities reported a distributable amount of $1K for 2024 — 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 for Orchard Charities is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable work. For example, the Stella H Oaks Foundation says its mission is to provide scholarships and education and skills training for single mothers. The Huntsman Mental Health Foundation says it supports mental health research and public education about mental health disorders and brain health. Now I Can says its mission is to help disabled children reach their full potential and greatest independence. Mentors International describes its work as helping families and entrepreneurs move from poverty toward self-reliance and economic prosperity through mentoring.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Orchard Charities made 18 grants totaling $887,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $280,000, with a median grant of $17,500.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $280,000 to UVU Foundation, $200,000 to BYU Athletics, and $125,000 to the Stella H Oaks Foundation. Other grants included $50,000 each to Hope 4 Orem, the Huntsman Mental Health Foundation, and the Hale Center Foundation; $30,000 to Bridle Up Hope; and $25,000 each to Now I Can Foundation and Roots of Humanity. Mentors International received $10,000, and Run Elite Program received $5,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Janis Lindley, Corey Lindley, and Matt Jensen as directors.
Orchard Charities's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Corey Lindley
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janis Lindley
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Jensen
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Orchard Charities
How much does Orchard Charities give each year?
Orchard Charities gave $888K across 18 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $451K across 19 grants.
What is Orchard Charities's typical grant size?
Orchard Charities's median grant in 2024 was $17,500, and its average grant was $49,306, across 18 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orchard Charities that year got $67K on average.
Where does Orchard Charities give grants?
Orchard Charities gives mostly in Utah: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orem, UT (4 grants), Provo, UT (2 grants) and Springville, UT (2 grants).
Does Orchard Charities give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Orchard Charities's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Orchard Charities's largest grantees?
Orchard Charities's largest 2024 grantees include UVU Foundation ($280,000), BYU Athletics ($200,000) and Stella H Oaks Foundation ($125,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Orchard Charities?
Orchard Charities reported $42K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $923K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Orchard Charities fund?
No mission statement for Orchard Charities is provided. Its grants show support for a range of charitable work. For example, the Stella H Oaks Foundation says its mission is to provide scholarships and education and skills training for single mothers. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orchard Charities?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Orchard Charities's EIN?
Orchard Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1167341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Orchard Charities 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
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Orchard Charities funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/orchard-charities-morg_1897e089f6514f0187a69ea1d1fe424f
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