Orsa Foundation
Orsa Foundation is a private foundation based in Plymouth, Michigan. Its 2025 grants supported charitable organizations and projects including community programs, ice storm recovery, affordable housing, and workforce-related initiatives.
Orsa Foundation at a glance
In short: Orsa Foundation gave $511K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $510,981
- -5.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +38.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,463
- -31.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $243,374
- +88.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Michigan (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Orsa Foundation
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 500 South Harvey Street, Plymouth, MI 48170-1759
Phone: (734) 738-3087
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Orsa Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Otsego Community Foundation ($47K). Together the top 10 received $243K.
Grant Size Distribution
93 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 93 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan, 3% to recipients in Missouri, and less than 1% to recipients in Utah.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
Cities
How Orsa Foundation gives
- 25% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $511K (2025) to $539K (2024). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $511K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Otsego Community Foundation Gaylord, MI | Program support for otsego college access network (OCAN) & 2025 ice storm relief | $46,728 |
| Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan Alpena, MI | 2025 Ice Storm Recovery | $36,728 |
| Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan Alpena, MI | Support for Land Acquisition Costs (2024 Grant) | $30,000 |
| Genesis Harbor of Opportunities Promoting Excellence (DBA Genesis Hope) Detroit, MI | Support for Consulting Fees, CLT/Lihtc Alignment | $25,000 |
| Venture Inc Pontiac, MI | Rehab Construction Subsidy for Affordable Homeownership | $18,000 |
| Plymouth Historical Society Plymouth, MI | Program Support for Ai Enabled Historical Learning | $17,200 |
| Central Detroit Christian CDC Detroit, MI | Rehab Subsidy for Affordable for-Sale Duplexes. | $15,000 |
| Community Development Advocates of Detroit Detroit, MI | Program Support for Rebuilding Home Together | $15,000 |
| Trust Neighborhoods Kansas City, MO | Operating support for start-up and capacity building in detroit | $15,000 |
| Community Economic Development Advocates of Michigan Lansing, MI | Program support for real estate boot camp evaluation phase two | $14,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $243,374 | $675,531 | $533,665 | $510,981 | 54 | $563,665 | $9,042 |
| 2024 | $129,008 | $594,875 | $597,568 | $538,839 | 39 | $567,568 | $9,635 |
| 2023 | $92,485 | $92,485 | — | — | — | — | $2,710 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orsa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — 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 the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for college access, ice storm recovery, affordable housing, community development, and historical learning. Among its grantees, Otsego Community Foundation describes its mission as activating generosity for a strong community by building endowments, awarding grants, and convening leaders. Venture Inc says it provides affordable housing opportunities to people in need and works to increase affordable housing in Oakland and Livingston counties. Plymouth Historical Society describes its mission as preserving, teaching, and presenting history through museum exhibits, programs, and archival materials.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 54 grants totaling $510,981. Awards ranged from $25 to $46,728, with a median grant of $7,000. In 2024, it reported 39 grants totaling $538,839. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 54 grants totaling $510,981.
The largest reported 2025 grants included $46,728 to Otsego Community Foundation for program support for its college access network and 2025 ice storm relief; $36,728 to Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan for 2025 ice storm recovery; and $30,000 to Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan for land acquisition costs. Other grants included $25,000 to Genesis Hope for consulting fees related to CLT/LIHTC alignment, $18,000 to Venture Inc for an affordable-homeownership construction subsidy, and $17,200 to Plymouth Historical Society for AI-enabled historical learning.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matt Nahan as president and executive director, and Blake Woods as board chair. Danielle Milner served as secretary through August 11, 2025; Mark Osborne was listed as secretary beginning August 22, 2025. Scott Cameron served as treasurer through December 12, 2025; Robert Stier was listed as treasurer beginning December 19, 2025. Cathy Meyers and Tansley Stearns were listed as directors.
Orsa Foundation is led by Matt Nahan, President & Executive Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Nahan
President & Executive Director
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blake Woods
Board Chair
Chairperson → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Meyers
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tansley Stearns
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Milner
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Cameron
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Osborne
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Stier
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Orsa Foundation
How much does Orsa Foundation give each year?
Orsa Foundation gave $511K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $539K across 39 grants.
What is Orsa Foundation's typical grant size?
Orsa Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $7,000, and its average grant was $9,463, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Orsa Foundation give grants?
Orsa Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Detroit, MI (15 grants), Gaylord, MI (6 grants), Plymouth, MI (6 grants) and Alpena, MI (5 grants).
Does Orsa Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 44% of Orsa Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (24 of 54) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Orsa Foundation's largest grantees?
Orsa Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Otsego Community Foundation ($46,728), Habitat for Humanity Northeast Michigan ($40,000 across 2 grants) and Community Foundation of Northeast Michigan ($36,728), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 24% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Orsa Foundation?
Orsa Foundation reported $243K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $564K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Orsa Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for college access, ice storm recovery, affordable housing, community development, and historical learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Orsa Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Orsa Foundation's EIN?
Orsa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2610244. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does Orsa Foundation 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Orsa Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/orsa-foundation-morg_0a1b30184354425a88e0946f2257096f
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