Private Foundation · IL
Orbit Fund
Chicago, IL · EIN 367086541 · Website (ProPublica) ↗ · 990s on ProPublica ↗
Assets
$307K
Total Giving
$26K
Grants on File
17
Average Grant
$2K
Giving Radius
Where Orbit Fund Has Given
Section I
How to Apply
Requests should include a confirmation of the organization's 501(c)(3) status, background information and/or an annual report, amount requested for a grant, description of how funds will be used to benefit projects relating to art and/or art education.
On Unsolicited Proposals yes
Restrictions
Orbit will only consider requests for funding art and art education programs (with a special interest in children's art program). Geographical restrictions: funding for programs in the United States, therefore, no international requests.
Section IV
Recent Grants
| Recipient | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Chicago, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Omaha, NE | $500 | 2022 |
| Poughkeepsie, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Saratoga Springs, NY | $500 | 2022 |
| Elmhurst, IL | $500 | 2022 |
| San Diego, CA | $500 | 2022 |
| Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Omaha, NE | $1K | 2023 |
| Brooklyn, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Chicago, IL | $500 | 2023 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago, IL | $2K | 2023 |
| Chicago, IL | $4K | 2023 |
| Chicago, IL | $1K | 2023 |
17 grants total
Section VI
Filing History
Year-by-year financial summary from IRS 990-PF filings. Total assets and qualifying distributions show the foundation's growth and giving trajectory.
| Year | Total Assets | Qualifying Distributions | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $307K | $17K | $1K | $17K |
| 2023 | $323K | $15K | $7K | $17K |
| 2022 | $333K | $14K | $184K | $15K |
| 2021 | $164K | $14K | $13K | $16K |
| 2020 | $167K | $13K | $17K | $27K |
| 2016 | $218K | $14K | $-14,060 | $17K |
| 2015 | $250K | $15K | $9K | $17K |
| 2014 | $257K | $15K | $12K | $21K |
| 2013 | $267K | $14K | $10K | $20K |
| 2012 | $276K | $14K | $13K | $19K |
Section VII
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