Private foundation · EIN 87-0680982 · Draper, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Robert F Orr Charitable 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $537K total, median $10K. 52% of grants stayed in Utah.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
21
$537K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in UT
52%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Utah State UniversityLogan, UTCharitable$150K
City of RupertRupert, IDTheater landscape design$100K
University of Hawaii FoundationHonolulu, HICharitable$52K
Idaho Rivers UnitedBoise, IDCharitable$30K
University of UtahSalt Lake City, UTCharitable$25K
Wasatch Community FoundationHeber City, UTCharitable$25K
Huntsman Cancer FoundationSalt Lake City, UTCancer research$20K
Rods HeroesProvidence, UTCharitable$20K
Shriners Hospital for ChildrenSalt Lake City, UTMedical assistance$20K
Minidoka Education FoundationRupert, IDCharitable$15K
Hawaii Wildlife FundKealakekua, HICharitable$10K
Magic Valley Area Humanitarian CenterRupert, IDCharitable$10K
Maui Nui Marine ResourceKahului, HICharitable$10K
National Investors Hall of Fame IncAlexandria, VACharitable$10K
Summit Land ConservancyPark City, UTCharitable$10K
Uintah Basin Technical College Foundation IncRoosevelt, UTCharitable$10K
Society for Science and the PublicWashington, DCCharitable$7,800
Canyon Education FoundationSandy, UTCharitable$5,000
Utah Food BankSalt Lake City, UTCharitable$5,000
Road HomeSalt Lake City, UTCharitable$2,000
Historic Wilson TheatreRupert, IDCharitable$1,000

By state: Utah 11 · Idaho 5 · Hawaii 3 · Virginia 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Draper, Utah, administered in care of Kelli Lundgren, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $537K across 21 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Robert F Orr Charitable Foundation give?

Utah (11 grants), Idaho (5 grants), Hawaii (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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