Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.
Learn MoreDonate Today!The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) was founded in 1995 to help build and strengthen our community by encouraging and supporting local philanthropy and by connecting people and organizations who want to make a difference by improving the quality of life on Orcas Island.
In early 2023, CF Insights Columbus Survey released their rankings for 2021.
Nationally, OICF is ranked #4 out of 209 community foundations for per capita gifts with a rate of $840. That represents an annual distribution rate of 16% of our assets, ranking us 9th in that category. You can view the full list here.
Now is your chance to support local organizations near and dear to you and your family! This year’s spring catalog features 26 organizations that have submitted proposals seeking community support, each one thoroughly vetted and approved by a Community Grants Committee made up of local volunteers.
Give Orcas began as a way to extend funds that OICF has to invest in the community as the needs are greater than OICF alone can fill. Twice a year, The Foundation turns to the community to invite everyone to pitch in $10 or more to help! Support the programs that make this community so resilient and vibrant! Give Orcas is a great community builder, amplifying the amazing efforts and essential services that so many nonprofits offer to residents day in and day out. Together, we make a remarkable difference and the entire community benefits! 100% of all donations goes directly to the programs you support- OICF even pays the credit card fees. Working together makes Orcas better! Visit www.giveorcas.org to make your contribution today!
Read the report on OICF’s and the community’s response to the Covid pandemic.
OICF is helping to purchase the Pea Patch Property to serve as a nonprofit campus.
Take a look at our Annual Report. It’s full of pictures and great stories. Working together. Helping each other.
Donors
Learn how to donate to a fund, how to set one up, the funds that we have and much more.
Nonprofits
Learn about capacity building, annual grants awarded, GiveOrcas and other resources we offer.
Community Resources
Learn about some of the resources that are available to the members of our community.
Welcome Home.
We are delighted to have you as a neighbor and look forward to getting to know you.
Thank you for the opportunity to introduce you to the Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF). This Packet gives you a brief look into the community, the work of OICF and the local nonprofits. We encourage you to stop by our office to say hi.
Most Recent Blog Posts
We Are In The Home Stretch!
We Are In The Home Stretch! Fisher and his human are so very grateful for your support! Give Orcas is in the home stretch with plenty of momentum to get us to the Finish Line, thanks to the amazing outpouring of community support. This year, we shortened the campaign...
In Case You Had Not Heard…
Didier Gincig makes the change he wants to see through Give Orcas In Case You Had Not Heard Today Is Unique Donor Day! Head to www.giveorcas.org and make a donation of $10 or more to the proposals you care about. Together, we make Orcas stronger! Today is also the...
Give Orcas is Here!
And Here We GO! The 12th annual Spring Give Orcas Campaign launches this coming Wednesday, May 8th and runs through May 17th. WaHOOO! Give Orcas started as a way to leverage the funds the Orcas Island Community Foundation has to invest in the community each year. OICF...