Orli Foundation
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Orli Foundation at a glance
In short: Orli Foundation gave $303K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $302,500
- +30150.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- Average grant
- $50,417
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $426,702
- -57.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Orli Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sirum ($93K). Together the top 6 received $303K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $303K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $303K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sirum Palo Alto, CA | General Support | $92,500 |
| Dollar for Vancouver, WA | General Support | $90,000 |
| Fit to Navigate Philadelphia, PA | General Support | $90,000 |
| Seeds of Caring Columbus, OH | General Support | $10,000 |
| Tassel Turn Chicago, IL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Accesssos San Francisco, CA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426,702 | $72,242 | $629,831 | $302,500 | 6 | $22,242 |
| 2023 | $1,001,801 | $1,005,500 | $17,224 | $1,000 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $3,108 | $10,000 | $17,526 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Orli Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Orli Foundation is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $427K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $303K. Net investment income was $22K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orli Foundation is led by Douglas Ulman, President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Ulman
President
Director & President → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Denby
CFO
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Heather Brilliant
Treasurer
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kumi Walker
Secretary
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Nick Denby (CFO).
Frequently asked questions about Orli Foundation
How much does Orli Foundation give each year?
Orli Foundation gave $303K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $1K in grants paid.
What is Orli Foundation's typical grant size?
Orli Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,417, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Orli Foundation give grants?
Orli Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Washington (30%) and Pennsylvania (30%).
Does Orli Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Orli Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Orli Foundation's largest grantees?
Orli Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sirum ($92,500), Dollar for ($90,000) and Fit to Navigate ($90,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Orli Foundation?
Orli Foundation reported $427K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $72K.
What is Orli Foundation's EIN?
Orli Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1796606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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