Private foundation · EIN 95-4693171 · Los Angeles, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Harriet and Richard Orkand Family Charitable and Educational

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: 53 grants paid, $68K total, median $1,000. 64% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
53
$68K
Median grant
$1,000
Stays in CA
64%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Venice Family ClinicVenice, CAProvide medical care for the poor$13K
International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CAProvide medical care for the poor$4,000
Friends of the LA PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CASupport the musical arts$3,500
Planned Parenthood FederationWashington, DCSupport womens health$3,000
Jewish World WatchEncino, CASupports freedom of religion, isues of civil liberty$2,500
KpccPasadena, CASupport public programming$2,500
CASA of Los AngelesMonterey Park, CAAdvocates for child welfare in the court system$2,500
Everychild FoundationPacific Palisades, CAEasing the suffering of children in la$2,500
KcetBurbank, CASupport public programming$2,000
Rand CorporationSanta Monica, CASupport for american value$2,000
Children's Institute IncLos Angeles, CABuilding equitable opportunities for underserved communities$2,000
American Friends of Neve Shalom WahGlendale, CAPromote education and world peace$1,500
Bend the ArcNew York, NYEducation for social justice issues$1,500
League of Women Voters EducationWashington, DCProvide voter information on ballot measures$1,500
Southern Poverty Law CenterMontgomery, ALPromote tolerance and justice$1,500
The People ConcernLos Angeles, CASupport for american values$1,500
World Union for Progressive JudaismNew York, NYPromote jewish spiritual and cultural identity worldwide$1,500
Human Rights WatchTom River, NJTo improve the quality of human rights$1,000
JdcNew York, NYFund international relief$1,000
J Street Educational FundWashington, DCEducate public about israel$1,000
Jewish Family ServiceLos Angeles, CASupports families in need$1,000
KcrwSanta Monica, CASupport public programming$1,000
Upward Bound HouseSanta Moncia, CAProvide housing for the homeless$1,000
Wise and Healthy AgingSanta Monica, CAProvide senior health services$1,000
American Support for IsraelWashington, DCSupport for israeli charitable organizations$1,000
Jewish Federation of Los AngelesLos Angeles, CALeads community to ensure continuity of jewish people and cares for jewish individuals$1,000
The Kitsugi VillageDetroit, MIFoster holistic education, creativity, and community connection through the restoration of people and place$1,000
Skirball Cultural CenterLos Angeles, CASupport education and cultural diversity$750
Affordable Living for the AgingLos Angeles, CAProvide support for senior citizens$500
Alzheimers AssociationWashington, DCSupport education & medical research for alzheimers$500
American Jewish UniversityLos Angeles, CASupport education$500
ChapcarePasadena, CAProvide medical care for the poor$500
Common Cause Educational FundWashington, DCSupport public education and research$500
Fulfillment FundLos Angeles, CASupports young people in transition$500
Lupus LABeverly Hills, CASupport medical research & public health education$500
NAACPBaltimore, MDPromote equality for all americans$500
Parkinson's FoundationNew York, NYHelp with research for parkinson's disease$500
People for the American Way FoundatWashington, DCSupport for american values$500
School on WheelsVentura, CAEducation for poor children$500
Sms FoundationMiramar, FLResearch to find a cure for sms disease$500
Team Cancer AmericaLos Angeles, CASupport cancer research$500
UCLA FoundationPasadena, CAPromote philanthropy and manage donated resources to advance education, research and public service$500
AIDS Project LALos Angeles, CASupport for people with aids$250
American Autoimmune AssociationDetroit, MISupport medical research & public health education$250
Breed Street Shul ProjectLos Angeles, CABuilding restoration and creating educational opportunities$250
Homeboy IndustriesLos Angeles, CACommunity support services$250
PBS SocalLos Angeles, CASupport public programming$250
ACLU FoundationWashington, DCDefend civil liberties$200
Friends of the SmithsonianPittsfield, MAEducate the public about history,art & science$150
Natural History MuseumLos Angeles, CAEducate about our natural and cultural world$150
Friends of School of Mental HealthWestchester, CAAssist lausd students in crisis$100
Greater LA Zoo AssociationLos Angeles, CAEducate the public about wildlife$100
Los Angeles ConservancyLos Angeles, CAPreservation and revitalization of historic structures$100

By state: California 34 · District of Columbia 8 · New York 4 · Alabama 1 · Michigan 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Harriet and Richard Orkand Family Charitable and Educational is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Richard Orkand, tax-exempt since 1999. 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 Harriet and Richard Orkand Family Charitable and Educational 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 Harriet and Richard Orkand Family Charitable and Educational give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $68K across 53 grants, a median of $1,000.

Where does Harriet and Richard Orkand Family Charitable and Educational give?

California (34 grants), District of Columbia (8 grants), New York (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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