Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation
The Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in The Villages, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports 26 grants totaling $563,550, all to recipients in Ohio. The foundation’s grant-program description says it supports community-based organizations and focuses on education, human services, health, and cultural programs in Summit and Stark Counties, Ohio.
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation gave $564K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in Ohio. 42% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $563,550
- +42.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,675
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,025
- Total assets
- $4,513,531
- -3.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 42% first-time grantees (11 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says no form is needed. Include the organization’s name and address and confirmation of its 501(c)(3) status with the request. The filing says awards are restricted to 501(c)(3) organizations and that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None is listed on the 2024 filing. The grant-program description gives an application period of November 1, 2025, through February 28, 2026, with review in March 2026; that cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- None is listed on the 2024 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: M Stark
Mailing address: 525-D Robinwood Lane, Copley, OH 44321
Phone: (330) 283-9209
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation
Who Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Akron Zoo ($95K). Together the top 10 received $437K.
Grant Size Distribution
98 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 81 grants of 98 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Ohio. The foundation’s grant-program description identifies Summit and Stark Counties, Ohio, as its focus area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
42%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 26 grantees (42%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $30K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 199% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $296K (2022) to $581K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $564K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Zoo Akron, OH | Program Support | $95,000 |
| Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Akron, OH | Program Support | $60,000 |
| Akron Art Museum Akron, OH | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Grace House Akron, OH | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House of Akron Akron, OH | Program Support | $50,000 |
| Embracing Futures Akron, OH | Program Support | $42,000 |
| Good Samaritan Hunger Center Akron, OH | Program Support | $35,000 |
| Keep Akron Beautiful Akron, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Open M Akron, OH | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Summit County Akron, OH | Program Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,513,531 | $744,524 | $897,418 | $563,550 | 26 | $783,685 | $637,778 | $393,395 |
| 2023 | $4,666,425 | $42,380 | $685,458 | $396,875 | 16 | $588,330 | $21,072 | $370,318 |
| 2022 | $5,309,503 | $642,806 | $592,859 | $296,200 | 16 | $480,068 | $540,015 | $387,204 |
| 2021 | $5,259,556 | $458,438 | $865,807 | $580,915 | 22 | $755,915 | $348,546 | $437,457 |
| 2020 | $5,666,925 | $349,495 | $805,228 | $524,448 | 18 | — | $250,738 | $380,149 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $393K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s grant-program description says it seeks to further the work of community-based organizations making a positive impact and to create meaningful change in its community. It describes education, human services, health, and cultural pursuits as typical areas of focus, while also noting that it may consider other innovative programs that improve quality of life.
Its 2024 grantees include organizations working in varied areas. The Akron Zoo describes its mission as connecting people to wildlife and inspiring learning and conservation action. The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank says it works through a collaborative network to support healthy, hunger-free lives. Embracing Futures describes providing financial assistance for children’s orthodontic and dental care and offering oral health education. Good Samaritan Hunger Center says it provides weekly grocery bags to families in need. Other 2024 grantees include organizations focused on beautification, housing, food for local children, and foster care and adoption services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $563,550. Awards ranged from $500 to $95,000, with a median grant of $10,025. The largest awards included $95,000 to Akron Zoo, $60,000 to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, $50,000 each to Akron Art Museum, Grace House, and Ronald McDonald House of Akron, and $42,000 to Embracing Futures. These grants were listed as program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Karen Thompson as executive director, Mary Stark as president, and Kate Baker-Downing and Karen Stevens as trustees.
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation is led by Karen Thompson, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karen Thompson
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$62K (2020) → $78K (2024)
Mary Stark
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $66K (2024)
Karen Stevens
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $48K (2024)
Kate Baker-Downing
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$24K (2020) → $48K (2024)
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $78K, to Karen Thompson (Exec Dir). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation
How much does Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation give each year?
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation gave $564K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $397K across 16 grants.
What is Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,025, and its average grant was $21,675, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation give grants?
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Akron, OH (17 grants) and Cleveland, OH (3 grants).
Does Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Occasionally: 4% of Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (25 grants).
Who are Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Akron Zoo ($95,000), Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank ($60,000) and Akron Art Museum ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation?
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $784K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $393K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s grant-program description says it seeks to further the work of community-based organizations making a positive impact and to create meaningful change in its community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation?
The 2024 filing says no form is needed. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation's EIN?
Robert O and Annamae Orr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1867983. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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