William B Orkin Foundation Inc
The William B Orkin Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milton, Georgia. In 2024, it reported 50 grants totaling $755,650, with listed grants supporting charitable organizations including groups working in disaster relief, disability services, family respite, animal rescue, and education and cultural programming.
William B Orkin Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: William B Orkin Foundation Inc gave $756K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in Georgia. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $755,650
- -1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +2.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,113
- -3.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $16,467,564
- -1.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (13 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Georgia (86% 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 William B Orkin Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 12650 Crabapple Road Ste 200, Milton, GA 30004
Phone: (678) 297-2700
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William B Orkin Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stonecreek Church ($125K). Together the top 10 received $455K.
Grant Size Distribution
252 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 229 grants of 252 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 86% of grant dollars went to recipients in Georgia, 10% to North Carolina, 2% to Florida, 1% to Virginia, and less than 1% to the District of Columbia, as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is William B Orkin Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 13 of 50 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $18K. 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 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 $756K (2024) to $1.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $756K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation’s EIN is 20-2011970.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,467,564 | $568,493 | $931,515 | $755,650 | 50 | $861,674 | $511,161 | $909,970 |
| 2023 | $16,774,510 | $91,236 | $997,044 | $766,820 | 49 | $888,632 | $302,030 | $849,354 |
| 2022 | $17,796,324 | $-427,883 | $1,218,717 | $893,560 | 55 | $1,008,579 | $169,792 | $912,734 |
| 2021 | $19,363,584 | $5,236,930 | $1,304,511 | $1,038,200 | 55 | $1,159,684 | $5,092,103 | $902,845 |
| 2020 | $15,362,834 | $213,158 | $1,102,978 | $847,050 | 43 | — | $86,736 | $1,019,184 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Beyond Communities says it provides outreach to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, while Lighthouse Family Retreat says it provides respite for families caring for a child with cancer. The Craddock Center describes its work as delivering educational and cultural programs to children, families, and communities, primarily in Southern Appalachia.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $755,650. Grants ranged from $700 to $125,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest listed grants included $125,000 to Stonecreek Church, $75,500 to Samaritan’s Purse, $50,000 each to Beyond Communities Inc and Lighthouse Family Retreat Inc, and $30,000 to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation. The filing describes these grants as operating grants.
Other 2024 grants included $25,000 to Adopt A Golden Atlanta Inc and $25,000 to The PIER Foundation. Adopt A Golden Atlanta describes its mission as finding permanent homes for Golden Retrievers; The PIER Foundation describes its work as opening opportunities for adults with disabilities. Snack In A Backpack Inc received $15,000 and says it provides weekend and school-vacation food assistance to food-insecure families in Fannin County and surrounding areas.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Adam Orkin as president, Renee Lipham as secretary, Marc Glickman as treasurer, and Andrea Dawn Katz and Greer Plunkett as trustees.
William B Orkin Foundation Inc is led by Adam Orkin, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Orkin
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Dawn Katz
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greer Plunkett
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Lipham
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$108K (2020) → $92K (2024)
Marc Glickman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $92K, to Renee Lipham (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about William B Orkin Foundation Inc
How much does William B Orkin Foundation Inc give each year?
William B Orkin Foundation Inc gave $756K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $767K across 49 grants.
What is William B Orkin Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
William B Orkin Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,113, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William B Orkin Foundation Inc that year got $6K on average.
Where does William B Orkin Foundation Inc give grants?
William B Orkin Foundation Inc gives mostly in Georgia: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was 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).
Does William B Orkin Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of William B Orkin Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are William B Orkin Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
William B Orkin Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Stonecreek Church ($125,000), Samaritan's Purse ($75,500) and Beyond Communities Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William B Orkin Foundation Inc?
William B Orkin Foundation Inc reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $862K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $910K (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.
What does William B Orkin Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Samaritan’s Purse describes its work as providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William B Orkin Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does William B Orkin Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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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