Community Initiatives
Our Board is very impressed with the wide range of areas that OICF covers in working with and supporting local nonprofit organizations on our Island. All the residents of Orcas Island are better served because of Orcas Island Community Foundation.
A community thrives when all residents have the opportunity to have basic needs met — access to nutrition, healthcare, safe housing, an exceptional education, a thriving natural environment, and arts and cultural events. Collaborating with individuals and organizations, OICF helps create innovative solutions to meet the community’s needs through our initiatives and community programs.
Ongoing Initiatives
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Non-stop Nonprofits
We’re in the midst of reviewing Spring GiveOrcas applications, and I’m again astounded by the innovation, care, and grit demonstrated by dozens of nonprofits that are seeking support to make good things happen around the island. We can count on nonprofits to get...


