Private foundation · EIN 58-1451650 · Marietta, Georgia

Barbra and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc

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: 13 grants paid, $1.9M total, median $15K. 77% of grants stayed in Georgia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$1.9M
Median grant
$15K
Stays in GA
77%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$20M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta FoundationAtlanta, GACommunity wellness$1.0M
Marcus Jewish Community Center of AtlantaAtlanta, GAOperation fund for community center$410K
Sarasota MemorialSarasota, FLHospital$333K
Anti-Defamation LeagueNew York, NYAnti-hate organization$50K
The Birthright Israel FoundationNew York, NYReligious$50K
Ahavath Achim SynagogueAtlanta, GAReligious$35K
High Museum of ArtAtlanta, GAArt organization$15K
Jewish Home Life CommunitiesAtlanta, GACommunity wellness$7,500
Atlanta Jewish Film SocietyMarietta, GAPerforming arts support$5,500
American Jewish CommitteeBuckhead, GACommunity wellness$5,000
The Breman Jewish Heritage MuseumAtlanta, GAOperation fund for heritage museum$5,000
Hillels of GeorgiaAtlanta, GAStudent life$1,800
Atlanta Community Food Bank Hunger WalkEast Point, GACommunity wellness$500

By state: Georgia 10 · Florida 1 · New York 2

About this foundation

Barbra and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Marietta, Georgia, tax-exempt since 1981. 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 Barbra and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc 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 Barbra and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.9M across 13 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Barbra and Sanford H Orkin Family Foundation Inc give?

Georgia (10 grants), Florida (1 grants), New York (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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