Private foundation · EIN 46-1553026 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Doug and Jayne Orr Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $150K total, median $4,600.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$150K
Median grant
$4,600
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2024

22 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$49K
Abilene Christian UniversityAbilene, TXGriggs Center Sponsorship fund$20K
Christian Health Service CorpsGrand Saline, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$11K
Mission IncreasePortland, ORDale Hart / Fort Worth Area fund$10K
Teen Lifeline IncKeller, TXCharitable Event$10K
Our Fathers Children IncFort Worth, TXCharitable Event$8,000
Saving Hope Animal Rescue FundFort Worth, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Teen Lifeline IncKeller, TXCharitable Event$5,000
Teen Lifeline IncKeller, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Texas Academy 4Fort Worth, TXCharitable Event$5,000
Texas Academy 4Fort Worth, TXCharitable Event$5,000
Cancer Support Community North TexasDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$4,200
National Review InstituteNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$2,500
Novo Mission IncAnaheim, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
The Branch Church IncFarmers Brnch, TXCharitable Event$1,300
Allies in Youth DevelopmentMansfield, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Bible Study FellowshipDallas, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Christian Relief FundAmarillo, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Jordan Elizabeth Harris FoundationFort Worth, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Missions Resource NetworkBedford, TXGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
Snow Heights ElNorth Richland Hills, TXCharitable Event$1,000

By state: Texas 18 · Oregon 1 · New York 2 · California 1

About this foundation

Doug and Jayne Orr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2013. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Doug and Jayne Orr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Doug and Jayne Orr Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $150K across 22 grants, a median of $4,600.

Where does Doug and Jayne Orr Family Foundation give?

Texas (18 grants), Oregon (1 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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