Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.

For the Community

Donate to OICF’s Community Emergency Response Fund.

Seeded with a $10,000 donation from OICF (thanks to Bob Henigson), distributions from this fund will support organizations that may experience an increase in demand for services during an emergency on Orcas. OICF will work with a team of community members to recommend distributions from this fund. Donations can be online, mailed to PO Box 1496, Eastsound, WA 98245, or dropped off at 44 Urner Street, unit #4.

Join the Orcas Island Community Response Hub

Declare needs for yourself or your organization, offer to volunteer, donate, and get updated info. OICF will use this tool to match those who can help with those who are in need.

Read OrcasUpdates (7/30/2020), a weekly listing of updated information from organizations providing critical services on Orcas; update in Spanish provided here.

Latest News

ALL IN WA matches donations 100% through July 8

by Hilary Canty | Jul 2, 2020

Due to our incredible partnership with All In Washington, all donations from now through July 8th to the Orcas Island Community Foundation Emergency Response Fund will be matched 100%. All In WA is statewide campaign working to address COVID recovery and racial equity...

Home and Health

by Hilary Canty | Jun 26, 2020

Caption: The summer harvest has begun. One of the bright spots for me this week was talking with a young mom who had just learned she will be moving into one of the April Grove Town Homes in September. She was so grateful she was weeping….me, too. This opportunity...

And away we go!

by Hilary Canty | Jun 19, 2020

This past week was focused on getting the Economic Recovery and Resiliency process configured to be able to work with the over 70 community members who applied. We now have two primary groups, one a steering committee and one a workgroup. The steering committee was...

2020 Youth Philanthropy Awards

by Kate Long | Jun 15, 2020

Each year a generous donor gives the Orcas High School Senior Class $5000 to donate to organizations that have made an impact and to foster philanthropy in our youth. This year, our donor has doubled this gift; the class of 2020 distributed $10,000 through the 2020...