Grants paid in 2024
14 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of TexasAustin, TX | Charitable | $500K |
| Lowell ObservatoryFlagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $400K |
| The V Foundation for Cancer ResearchCary, NC | Charitable | $200K |
| Grand Canyon TrustFlagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $130K |
| Grand Canyon ConservancyGrand Canyon, AZ | Charitable | $120K |
| The Nature ConservancyAustin, TX | Charitable | $100K |
| Sul Ross University - Center for Big Bend StudiesAlpine, TX | Charitable | $80K |
| Witte MuseumSan Antonio, TX | Charitable | $60K |
| International Dark Sky AssociationTucson, AZ | Charitable | $60K |
| Friends of the Observatory - Griffith ObservatoryLos Angeles, CA | Charitable | $60K |
| Museum of Northern ArizonaFlagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $50K |
| Grand Canyon YouthFlagstaff, AZ | Charitable | $25K |
| Audobon SocietyNew York, NY | Charitable | $25K |
| American Cancer SocietyHagerstown, MD | Charitable | $20K |
By state: Arizona 6 · Texas 4 · North Carolina 1 · California 1 · New York 1 · Maryland 1
About this foundation
Orr Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Austin, Texas, administered in care of Samuel E Bassett, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does 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 Orr Family Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 14 grants, a median of $70K.
Where does Orr Family Foundation give?
Arizona (6 grants), Texas (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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