The Orrson Family Foundation Inc
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Towson, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $137K. Net investment income was $26K.
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Orrson Family Foundation Inc gave $137K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,000
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $34,250
- +42.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $1,598,765
- +12.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who The Orrson Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Catholic Relief Services Inc ($55K). Together the top 3 received $135K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 17 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Orrson Family Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 27% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 182% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2021) to $137K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Inc Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $54,500 |
| St Joseph Church Co Society - JES New York, NY | General Purpose | $50,000 |
| Loyola Early Learning Center Baltimore, MD | General Purpose | $30,000 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,598,765 | $328,800 | $146,223 | $137,000 | 4 | $137,000 | $26,436 | $75,200 |
| 2024 | $1,416,615 | $492,300 | $101,910 | $96,250 | 4 | $96,250 | $30,662 | $55,725 |
| 2023 | $1,023,506 | $85,921 | $104,349 | $97,500 | 3 | $97,500 | $28,489 | $40,224 |
| 2022 | $1,041,934 | $46,952 | $117,550 | $107,500 | 3 | $107,500 | $11,388 | $44,941 |
| 2021 | $1,112,408 | $222,418 | $90,449 | $80,000 | 3 | — | $185,914 | $48,271 |
| 2020 | $977,887 | $105,693 | $116,176 | $100,000 | 4 | — | $21,673 | $50,828 |
| 2018 | $1,151,094 | $150,720 | $93,359 | $93,000 | 4 | — | $82,068 | $53,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Orrson Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc is led by Paul R. Orrson, President & Officer since 2020 (on filings since 2018); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul R. Orrson
President & Officer
President → President & Officer, 2020
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Lydia Dibos
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Mary E. Orrson
Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Emily M. Orrson
Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
James P. Orrson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Christopher Davis (2018) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "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 The Orrson Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Orrson Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc gave $137K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $96K across 4 grants.
What is The Orrson Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $34,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Orrson Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does The Orrson Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Orrson Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Orrson Family Foundation Inc?
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc reported $1.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $137K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Orrson Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Orrson Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1334325. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 25, 2019)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2025
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