William B Orkin Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Milton, GA EIN: 20-2011970

The William B Orkin Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation based in Milton, Georgia. Established in 2004, it operates as a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.

Key facts about William B Orkin Foundation Inc

EIN: 20-2011970
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $755,650
Grants made (2024): 50
Average grant: $15,113
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 28% first-time grantees (14 of 50, 2024)
Total assets: $16,467,564
Primary geography: Georgia (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).

Who William B Orkin Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for William B Orkin Foundation Inc's 50 itemized 2024 grants were Georgia (86%) and North Carolina (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Blue Ridge, GA (12 grants), Alpharetta, GA (5 grants), Atlanta, GA (5 grants) and Cumming, GA (5 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is William B Orkin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?

28%

first-time grantees, 2024

In 2024, 14 of 50 grantees (28%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $19K. How we count

Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.

60% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 95% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$16.5M

-1.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$756K

-1.5% YoY

Grant Count

+2.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$15K

-3.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William B Orkin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $910K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary funding focuses include:

Education
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
Human Services
Nonprofit Human Services
Poverty Alleviation
Christian Nonprofits

Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily supports organizations in:

Georgia
Virginia
North Carolina

Grant Distribution by State

Georgia $653K (86%)

North Carolina $76K (10%)

Florida $15K (2%)

Virginia $10K (1%)

District of Columbia $1K (0%)

All other $1K (0%)

Share of all 50 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

Alabama California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Minnesota Missouri North Carolina New York Ohio Oklahoma Tennessee Texas Virginia

Cities

Blue RidgeAlpharettaAtlantaMiltonCummingRoswellJohns CreekMariettaWoodstockColumbia FallsDawsonvilleHolly SpringsNorcrossFreeportStearnsBooneCantonCherry LogNew YorkOwasso

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $16,467,564
Total Annual Giving: $755,650
Tax-Exempt Status: Since April 2005
EIN: 20-2011970

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$16,467,564	$16,774,510	$17,796,324
Revenue	$568,493	$91,236	$-427,883
Expenses	$931,515	$997,044	$1,218,717
Qualifying Distributions	$861,674	$888,632	$1,008,579
Net Investment Income	$511,161	$302,030	$169,792
Distributable Amount	$909,970	$849,354	$912,734

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

252 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Stonecreek Church ($125,000), Samaritan's Purse ($75,500), Beyond Communities Inc ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
STONECREEK CHURCH Milton, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$125,000
SAMARITAN'S PURSE Boonce, NC	OPERATING GRANT	$75,500
BEYOND COMMUNITIES INC Holly Springs, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$50,000
LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY RETREAT INC Alpharetta, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$50,000
CHILDREN'S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA FOUNDATION Atlanta, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$30,000
ADOPT A GOLDEN ATLANTA INC Atlanta, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$25,000
JACOB'S LADDER SCHOOL Roswell, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$25,000
TEA AND CAKE ADDICTION RECOVERY SUPPORT INC Canton, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$25,000
THE PIER FOUNDATION Cumming, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$25,000
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES Cumming, GA	OPERATING GRANT	$24,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Adam D Orkin – Chief Executive Officer
Marc J Glickman – Chief Financial Officer
Renee S Lipham – Secretary
Marc Glickman – Registered Agent

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Adam Orkin	President	1	—
Renee Lipham	Secretary	1	$91,667
Marc Glickman	Treasurer	1	—
Andrea Dawn Katz	Trustee	1	—
Greer Plunkett	Trustee	1	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has supported higher education initiatives, including a $1 million gift designated to support need-based scholarships.

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Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What does William B Orkin Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary funding focuses include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Nonprofit Human Services • Poverty Alleviation • Christian Nonprofits

How do I apply for a grant from William B Orkin Foundation Inc?

**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $500 to $125,000. **Annual Giving:** The foundation distributed $755,650 in grants based on recent financial data.

Where does William B Orkin Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily supports organizations in: • Georgia • Virginia • North Carolina

What size grants does William B Orkin Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, William B Orkin Foundation Inc awarded 50 grants totaling $756K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is William B Orkin Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, William B Orkin Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $910K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is William B Orkin Foundation Inc's EIN?

William B Orkin Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2011970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.