Orinda Community Foundation Inc
Orinda Community Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Orinda, California. It supports community events, programs, projects, partnerships, beautification, and the visual and performing arts in Orinda through grants and community activities.
Orinda Community Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Orinda Community Foundation Inc gave $58K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in California. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $57,700
- +11.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- +13.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,394
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $2,906,415
- +37.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Orinda Community Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 21, Orinda, CA 94563
Phone: (925) 254-0800
Website: https://orindafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orinda Community Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Orinda Association ($13K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 61 grants of 61 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it serves the Orinda community. All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Orinda Community Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $63K (2022). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orinda Association Orinda, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $13,000 |
| Lamorinda Arts Council Orinda, CA | Community Charitable Grants | $8,000 |
| Orinda Starlight Village Players Richmond, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Diablo Region Walnut Creek, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $5,000 |
| Lamorinda Village Lafayette, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $3,800 |
| Lamorinda Adult Respite Center Orinda, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $3,000 |
| Orinda Garden Club Orinda, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $2,500 |
| Pacific Chamber Orchestra Livermore, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $2,500 |
| Fire-Safe Moraga-Orinda Orinda, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $2,500 |
| Hospice of the East Bay Pleasant Hill, CA | Community Charitable Grant | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,906,415 | $162,785 | $128,409 | $57,700 | 17 | $13,927 |
| 2023 | $2,121,556 | $81,970 | $81,471 | $52,000 | 15 | $25 |
| 2022 | $2,001,589 | $1,690,506 | $93,631 | $63,000 | 18 | $2,083 |
| 2021 | $485,692 | $110,554 | $60,045 | $39,500 | 11 | $1,335 |
| 2020 | $379,115 | $87,293 | $53,554 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated principal purpose is to support community events, programs, projects, visual and performing arts, and community-related partnerships in Orinda. Its activities include grantmaking, organizing and sponsoring community events, and growing its endowment.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of supported work. Meals on Wheels Diablo Region describes its mission as delivering healthy meals and supportive services so older adults can live independently and with dignity. Lamorinda Village says it provides volunteer services, social engagement, wellness programs, and resource navigation for older adults. Pacific Chamber Orchestra describes its work as sustaining classical music through performances and educational programs. Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe says it is working to create a history and learning center focused on the East Bay’s early settlement. Other 2024 grantees included Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Center, whose stated mission is therapeutic horseback riding for disabled children, and Mindful Littles, which says it cultivates compassion among young people.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $57,700. Grants ranged from $500 to $13,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Its largest reported grants were $13,000 to Orinda Association, $8,000 to Lamorinda Arts Council, and $5,000 each to Orinda Starlight Village Players and Meals on Wheels Diablo Region. The foundation’s 2024 annual report also identifies Orinda Association as its largest grant recipient that year.
The foundation’s website says grant applications are submitted online from September 1 through October 15 for the following year. It also describes accepting grant applications each year. The website lists October 15 as the application deadline; it does not specify a year for that deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim Keefe as president; Vince Dell’Aquila as vice president; Annette Linney as treasurer; Sandy Roadcap as assistant treasurer; Perry Shustack as secretary; Larry Berger as financial advisor; and Tina Zwahlen, Carlos Baltodano, Carolyn Mills, and Christina Linezo as board members.
Orinda Community Foundation Inc is led by Jim Keefe, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim Keefe
President
Trustee → Co-Vice President, 2023
Co-Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Linney
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Baltodano
Board Member
Secretary → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Berger
Financial Advisor
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Financial Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Westin
Board Member
Vice President → President, 2023
President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sue Severson
Board Member
President → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Zwahlen
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vince Dell'aquila
Vice President
Secretary → Vice President Correspondence, 2023
Vice President Correspondence → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Perry Shustack
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Linezo
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Bennion
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Roadcap
Assistant Treasurer
Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Mills
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Staelin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Lavin
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gene Gottfried (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Natalie Fay (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bob Burt (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Vince Dell'aquino (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Orinda Community Foundation Inc
How much does Orinda Community Foundation Inc give each year?
Orinda Community Foundation Inc gave $58K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $52K across 15 grants.
What is Orinda Community Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Orinda Community Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,394, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Orinda Community Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Orinda Community Foundation Inc give grants?
Orinda Community Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orinda, CA (12 grants).
Does Orinda Community Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Orinda Community Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Charitable Grant" (16 grants).
Who are Orinda Community Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Orinda Community Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Orinda Association ($13,000), Lamorinda Arts Council ($8,000) and Orinda Starlight Village Players ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Orinda Community Foundation Inc?
Orinda Community Foundation Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $163K.
What does Orinda Community Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated principal purpose is to support community events, programs, projects, visual and performing arts, and community-related partnerships in Orinda. Its activities include grantmaking, organizing and sponsoring community events, and growing its endowment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orinda Community Foundation Inc?
Orinda Community Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check orindafoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Orinda Community Foundation Inc's EIN?
Orinda Community Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2134212. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Orinda Community Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/orinda-community-foundation-inc-morg_c2f5ccdfccf84f3a8ffdee0c9bc76dc0
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