Private foundation · EIN 88-0450156 · Reno, Nevada · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Orchard House Foundation a Nevada Non-Profit Corporation

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: 28 grants paid, $665K total, median $20K. 18% of grants stayed in Nevada.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
28
$665K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in NV
18%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Women Donors NetworkSan Francisco, CAGeneral Purpose$100K
MadreNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$40K
Cow Bus Community ChestVirginia City, NVGeneral Purpose Grant$30K
Asian Immigrnts Womns AdvocatesOakland, CAGeneral Purpose Grants$20K
Rural Development LeadershipNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$20K
Middle East Childrens AlliancBerkely, CAGeneral Purpose Grants$20K
Global ExchangeSan Francisco Ca, CAGeneral Purpose Grants$20K
Planned ParenthoodReno Nv, NVGeneral Purpose Grants$20K
Great Basin Outdoor SchoolReno, NVGeneral Purpose Grants$20K
Shared Interest Society LtdNew York, NYGeneral Purpose Grants$20K
Diabetic Youth FoundationConcord, CAGeneral Purpose Grant$20K
Feed the Hunger FoundationSan Francisco, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
Enriching Lives Through MusicSan Francisco, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
High Country News FoundationPaonia, COGeneral Purpose$20K
Mosaic ProjectOakland, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
National Domestic Workers AllianceOakland, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
Native American Community BoardLake Andes, SDGeneral Purpose$20K
PuenteOakland, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
American Youth Understanding DiabetesArlington, VAGeneral Purpose$20K
California SymphonyWalnut Creek, CAGeneral purpose Grant$20K
International RiversBerkeley, CAGeneral Purpose$20K
Heritage Career & Training CenterMontgomery, ALGeneral Purpose Grant$20K
National Immigration Law CenterLos Angeles, CAGeneral Purpose Grant$20K
The Lighthouse Black Girl ProjectJackson, MSGeneral Purpose Grant$20K
Reno Food SystemsReno, NVGeneral Purpose Grant$20K
Cielo FundRiverside, CAGeneral Purpose Grant$20K
Action AidWashington, DCGeneral Purpose Grant$20K
Indiginous Peoples Council on BiocoNixon, NVGeneral Purpose Grant$15K

By state: California 14 · Nevada 5 · New York 3 · Colorado 1 · South Dakota 1 · Virginia 1

About this foundation

Orchard House Foundation a Nevada Non-Profit Corporation is a private grantmaking foundation in Reno, Nevada, administered in care of John B Mulligan, tax-exempt since 2000. 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 Orchard House Foundation a Nevada Non-Profit Corporation 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 Orchard House Foundation a Nevada Non-Profit Corporation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $665K across 28 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does Orchard House Foundation a Nevada Non-Profit Corporation give?

California (14 grants), Nevada (5 grants), New York (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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