The Orchard Street Foundation
The Orchard Street Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newton, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $58K.
The Orchard Street Foundation at a glance
In short: The Orchard Street Foundation gave $47K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $24K), mostly in Rhode Island. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $47,430
- -19.8% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $23,715
- +140.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $23,715
- Total assets
- $1,158,443
- +0.5% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Rhode Island (89% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Orchard Street Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Hope Funds for Cancer Research ($42K). Together the top 2 received $47K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Orchard Street Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2021) to $59K (2022). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $47K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hope Funds for Cancer Research Newport, RI | Grant support | $42,430 |
| Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA Becket, MA | Grant support | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,158,443 | $58,152 | $51,954 | $47,430 | 2 | $50,145 | $58,152 | $56,220 |
| 2022 | $1,152,245 | $63,554 | $62,472 | $59,120 | 6 | $62,318 | $63,554 | $55,801 |
| 2021 | $1,151,163 | $1,183,264 | $32,101 | $29,000 | 4 | $32,101 | $11,103 | $11,749 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Orchard Street Foundation reported a distributable amount of $56K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Orchard Street Foundation's 2023 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Rachel Winter
Director
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Andrew Mullen
Officer
President → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Heafy Mullen
Officer
Vice President → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2023. "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 The Orchard Street Foundation
How much does The Orchard Street Foundation give each year?
The Orchard Street Foundation gave $47K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $59K across 6 grants.
How large is The Orchard Street Foundation?
The Orchard Street Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $56K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Orchard Street Foundation operate?
The Orchard Street Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Texas.
What is The Orchard Street Foundation's EIN?
The Orchard Street Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3585124. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023
Live grants for the work The Orchard Street Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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