How much funding does Give Orcas Campaign Grants provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Give Orcas Campaign Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Give Orcas Campaign Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Not funded: No grants are made to individuals (including scholarships), private foundations, for-profit enterprises or conduit organizations which pass funds through to other organizations for distribution to ultimate beneficiaries of their own choosing; OICF will not consider multiple requests from the same organization in the same cycle with the exception of the Orcas Island School District (OISD), which governs three distinct entities: the Elementary, Middle and High School—each of which may submit a proposal; Additional exceptions may be made for organizations acting as fiscal sponsors for programs that benefit the community but are not yet officially registered as a 501(c)3 or 501(c)6.

Give Orcas Campaign Grants

Orcas Island Community Foundation

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's [website](https://oicf.us/nonprofits/giveorcas/for-grant-applicants/)._

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
Be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) organization, government agency, school district, public service organization (such as the library), or have a fiscal sponsorship agreement with an organization
An organization may submit their own application and an application for a program, acting as a fiscal sponsor, per cycle.

Other requirements

In order for your organization’s proposal to qualify for consideration, you need to meet the following
Your organization is fiscally sound as demonstrated in your IRS Form 990 and financial documents
Your board is independently-governed as stated in Section 3: Governing Body of IRS’ Best
Your organization’s governing board has approved this project

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: No grants are made to individuals (including scholarships), private foundations, for-profit enterprises or conduit organizations which pass funds through to other organizations for distribution to ultimate beneficiaries of their own choosing
Not eligible: OICF will not consider multiple requests from the same organization in the same cycle with the exception of the Orcas Island School District (OISD), which governs three distinct entities: the Elementary, Middle and High School—each of which may submit a proposal
Not eligible: Additional exceptions may be made for organizations acting as fiscal sponsors for programs that benefit the community but are not yet officially registered as a 501(c)3 or 501(c)6

Overview

Info for Grant Applicants

OICF’s bi-annual GiveOrcas Campaigns are a way to build awareness of local nonprofits and raise funds to support those programs that make Orcas a stronger and more resilient community. The success of the campaigns are achieved by a collaborative relationship between OICF, the island nonprofits, and most importantly, the community that rallies to support the Campaigns and the programs featured in it. GiveOrcas is a true community effort.

Eligibility

_You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website._

In order for your organization’s proposal to qualify for consideration, you need to meet the following:
- Be a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(6) organization, government agency, school district, public service organization (such as the library), or have a fiscal sponsorship agreement with an organization
- Your organization is fiscally sound as demonstrated in your IRS Form 990 and financial documents
- Your board is independently-governed as stated in Section 3: Governing Body of IRS’ Best
- Governance Practices in Governance and Related Topics—501(c)(3) Organizations.pdf
- Your organization’s governing board has approved this project
An organization may submit their own application and an application for a program, acting as a fiscal sponsor, per cycle.

Ineligibility

No grants are made to individuals (including scholarships), private foundations, for-profit enterprises or conduit organizations which pass funds through to other organizations for distribution to ultimate beneficiaries of their own choosing.
OICF will not consider multiple requests from the same organization in the same cycle with the exception of the Orcas Island School District (OISD), which governs three distinct entities: the Elementary, Middle and High School—each of which may submit a proposal. Additional exceptions may be made for organizations acting as fiscal sponsors for programs that benefit the community but are not yet officially registered as a 501(c)3 or 501(c)6.

What Orcas Island Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 61
Total given: $4.5M
Median grant: $19K
Range: $5,200–$741K

By dollars: Washington 96%, Oregon 1%, District of Columbia 1%. Top recipient cities: Eastsound, WA; Friday Harbor, WA; Seattle, WA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

Orcas Community Resource Center · Eastsound, WA

Various purposes as approved by oicf board

$741K
Orcas Island Food Bank · Eastsound, WA

Various purposes as approved by oicf board

$576K
Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival · Eastsound, WA

Various purposes as approved by oicf board

$330K
Orcas Island Children's House · Eastsound, WA

Various purposes as approved by oicf board

$292K
Kaleidoscope Preschool · Eastsound, WA

Various purposes as approved by oicf board

$267K