The Orsher Family Foundation
The Orsher Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Wyndmoor, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $587K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $958K. Net investment income was $470K.
The Orsher Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Orsher Family Foundation gave $958K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $192K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $957,710
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $191,542
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $586,634
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Orsher Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania ($858K across 4 grants). Together the top 2 received $958K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Orsher Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500K (2021) to $958K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $958K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Orsher Metastatic Breast Cancer Network Fund | $257,878 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Rebecca kate orsher stemplewicz early onset breast cancer network fund | $250,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Orsher MRD Breast Cancer Research Fund | $200,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $149,832 |
| Living Beyond Breast Cancer Bala Cynwyd, PA | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $586,634 | $478,076 | $967,719 | $957,710 | 5 | $957,710 | $469,694 | $56,834 |
| 2024 | $881,213 | $480,553 | $6,099 | — | — | — | $26,081 | $33,590 |
| 2023 | $371,530 | $-99,534 | $617,709 | $610,000 | 4 | $610,000 | $17,164 | $40,928 |
| 2022 | $908,838 | $-29,643 | $618,189 | $612,500 | 5 | $612,500 | $39,416 | $74,427 |
| 2021 | $1,775,400 | $735,328 | $505,682 | $500,000 | 2 | $500,000 | $79,646 | $67,675 |
| 2020 | $1,500,001 | $1,500,001 | — | — | — | — | $1 | $3,137 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Orsher Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $57K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Orsher Family Foundation is led by Robert J. Orsher, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert J. Orsher
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Newman Orsher
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Orsher Family Foundation
How much does The Orsher Family Foundation give each year?
The Orsher Family Foundation gave $958K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Orsher Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Orsher Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $200,000, and its average grant was $191,542, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Orsher Family Foundation give grants?
The Orsher Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (4 grants).
Does The Orsher Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of The Orsher Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Orsher Family Foundation?
The Orsher Family Foundation reported $587K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $958K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $57K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Orsher Family Foundation's EIN?
The Orsher Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4081320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Orsher Family 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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