Fostering philanthropy to enhance and preserve the quality of life on Orcas Island.
Learn MoreMake a DonationThe 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.
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.
Most Recent Blog Posts
Flying High on Orcas
Acrobatic Conundrum Orcas Island Fire and Rescue will be holding an EMT Academy this fall. It is a fairly intensive multi month program that can be completed locally. There is a small book fee that is reimbursed upon completion of the course. I took the class 22...
All Smiles
Island Market steps up for our kids once again! OICF received a very generous anonymous donation for the Dental Van program this week. We are deeply grateful for the support that will ensure all community members have access to dental care. The next clinic is...
All Masked Up & Ready to Keep Rolling
The Canty's. All masked up. At the start of the pandemic, we were told to prepare for a marathon, not a sprint. It feels like we are now in an Ironman triathlon, and I sure hope we have the stamina to make it through. An indoor mask mandate for public spaces goes...