Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.
Learn MoreMake a DonationFostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.
Learn MoreMake a DonationOrcas Island Community Foundation is a positive change agent that both provides information about islanders’ needs for all to use and takes a proactive role in addressing those needs.
OICF provides a wide variety of fund options for donors and nonprofits, with the added security of an investment team and state of the art technology. Founded in 1995, OICF has facilitated over $13 million in grants to the programs serving Orcas Island and currently ranks 3rd in the nation for gifts per capita.
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We sure like to Celebrate!
We are midway through our community Forth of July celebration. July 4th was the Funhouse Fun Run, the Doe Bay Patriotic Celebration, the Community Band Concert and the Fireworks. July 6th is the Fire Department Pancake Breakfast, the parade, and the Lion’s Salmon BBQ....
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Here we GO!
It feels a bit like we are on the high dive and about to plunge deep into the Summer Season. Tomorrow is the Field Day kick off for the Give Orcas April’s Grove Edition from Noon - 4 PM at the Orcas Center featuring free food, music, and games. There will be a...
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Happy Summer!
It is officially Summer and Orcas is celebrating with a parade and a picnic! The Solstice Parade starts at high Noon on June 22, starting in front of the Odd Fellows Hall and snaking the way through town to end up with a dance party at the Stage on the Green. The...
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Get your hankies ready, it’s Graduation weekend on Orcas
Today was the Celebration of Success, where scholarships and awards are presented to the graduating class. All in all, over $126,000 in 44 awards was distributed by 25 organizations to 29 graduates. One of the highlights was the Henigson’s Scholarship award, $8,000...
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