Spring GiveOrcas 2025

May 6 - May 15

Join us in showing how you care for the community by investing in innovative programs that make Orcas Island so remarkable.

Your gift of $10 or more makes a big difference!

     

About GiveOrcas

GiveOrcas campaigns are supported by generous donors and supplemented with funds from the Orcas Island Community Foundation's Partners in Philanthropy. With this model, we are able to fund more projects and help more Islanders. During the campaign, you may choose to support as many grantees as you wish, or donate to the Partners in Philanthropy fund to support them all.

All organizations in the GiveOrcas campaign are vetted and approved by members of the community. OICF covers all credit card fees so 100% of your gift goes directly to the organizations you support.

Game Days

  • Unique Donor Day: Thursday, May 8Grantees with the most individual donors will receive bonus prizes from OICF ($1000 1st place, $500 2nd place, $250 3rd place) 
  • Spin the Wheel at the Farmers Market: Saturday, May 10 Swing by and see us at the market and spin the wheel for your chance to win fun prizes, treats, and more funding for GiveOrcas grantees! 
  • FunDay Monday: May 12 Donate over the weekend May 10-11 for a chance to award $250 towards the grantee of your choice. Three winners will be selected at random! 
  • Ben Franklin Day: Tuesday, May 13 It's all about the Benjamins! Grantees with the most $100+ donations will receive a bonus from OICF ($1000 1st place, $500 2nd place, $250 3rd place)

Questions?

If you have questions or need assistance, please contact us at Info@oicf.us.

 


Partners in Philanthropy (PIP)

PIP Partners in Philanthropy

Can't decide which proposal to support? Donate to Partners in Philanthropy and we will use the funds to support all of them!
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Orcas Animal Protection Society

Animal Welfare

Accessible Veterinary Care for Pets in Need
Orcas APS provides accessible veterinary care for income-qualified pet guardians, reducing shelter intake and promoting responsible pet ownership. Services include spaying/neutering to prevent accidental litters and essential medical care to keep pets healthy and in their loving homes. This support ensures pets receive the care they need while easing financial burdens on their families.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
4,216.42
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Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

Animal Welfare

Ducklings need new pools!
New duckling pools are desperately needed. Two ducking pools will replace deteriorating fiberglass pools that have been in use since 1987. The pools provide outdoor, covered spaces, for ducklings and waterfowl babies. Funds would also provide these babies with surrogate parents in the form of plastic decoys, with the species-specific adult.
Requested
3,230.00
Funded
361.42
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Actors Theater of Orcas Island

Arts and Culture

Acquire Video Equipment and Supplemental 2025 Operating Funds.
A professional grade video projector is needed for productions calling for on-stage video and virtual sets, and projection of cast bios and sponsor promotion (as an additional revenue stream). 2024 was a transition year, requiring resort to reserve funds to recoup extraordinary and foreseeable setbacks of management restructuring; 2025 budgeting suggests a continued need for supporting donations.
Requested
10,000.00
Funded
661.42
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Keepers of the Patos Light

Arts and Culture

Purchase and replace the protective coverings on the windows of the 1893 Patos Island Lighthouse Structure.
The Keepers of the Patos Light preservation group want to supply the materials for the replacement of clear window protectors for the historic Lighthouse. We will partner with the Bureau of Land Management (BLM)/Monument District, and the Youth Conservation Corps planned summer 2025 work parties on Patos Island. With guidance from the BLM, our Keepers group will participate in our continued effort to preserve and protect our treasured Patos Lighthouse.
Requested
3,200.00
Funded
1,131.42
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Odd Fellows Hall

Arts and Culture

Upgrade for improved lighting, sound, and audio-visual systems
The Odd Fellows Hall has been a community-oriented hub for events, gatherings, and artistic performances since 1891. We are seeking a technology upgrade for improved lighting, sound, and audiovisual systems which will help us to continue these traditions into the 21st century. These modernizations will ensure that our building provides a comfortable, accessible, and high-quality guest experience.
Requested
15,000.00
Funded
3,066.42
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Olga Strawberry Council

Arts and Culture

Historic Artworks Building Window Replacement
Our south facing windows have stood the test of time for 87 years but now need to be replaced with insulated glass in wood frames that conform to our historic designation. We are asking for half of the cost of this project.
Requested
9,000.00
Funded
1,376.42
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Orcas Center

Arts and Culture

Help fund Orcas Center's 5th annual FREE Summer Concert Series
Help Orcas Center give our island community a summer full of family-friendly outdoor concerts on the Village Green. Our Summer Concert Series returns in its 5th year - with 11 shows featuring touring artists and local music makers. Let us delight you with the gift of entertainment all summer long, and make a GiveOrcas donation today!
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
7,036.42
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Orcas Dance Collective

Arts and Culture

Help furnish our Dance Studio with storage lockers and shelving
The long-awaited Dance Studio is almost finished, and we need your help to make it super functional for our dance community! Help us purchase much-needed storage lockers and a whole wall of shelving so that our dancers have a safe place to store their gear during classes and rehearsals. An industrial grade storage system will withstand the daily use that this space will see over the years to come.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
2,281.42
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Orcas Island Historical Museums

Arts and Culture

Signage to tell history of time immemorial to a more modern era.
The Museums will upgrade informational signage in interior exhibits at both our Eastsound/Crow Valley locations. Out of date signage does not show our focus of telling history since time immemorial to a more modern era. Revised written material with graphic design and new signage materials will further engage visitors to ensure we educate/celebrate our unique island heritage.
Requested
6,300.00
Funded
1,431.42
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West Sound Community Club

Arts and Culture

Restore Potable Water Service to West Sound Community Club.
After only 100 years the well at the WSCC has failed and due to the current laws we are not able to accommodate the set backs, so are not allowed to replace the well. Our only option is to connect with West Sound Water Association (WSWA). We are currently in the queue waiting to become a member
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
3,666.42
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Leadership San Juan Islands

Economic Development

Revitalizing In-Person Leadership Training on Orcas Island
Leadership San Juan Islands (LSJI) seeks to reinstate in-person leadership training on Orcas Island. Funding will update curriculum post-Covid and support Orcas Island-specific modules, skill sessions, and service projects, fostering leadership and community engagement. Since 2004, LSJI has empowered 160+ alumni who now lead local government, businesses, nonprofits, farms, and utilities.
Requested
3,000.00
Funded
1,121.42
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Orcas Island Farmers Market Association

Economic Development

Farmers Market is Community: Help Us Thrive in '25
OIFM asks for your help covering our 2025 rent owed to San Juan County to use the public Eastsound Village Green on Saturdays this summer as well as the cost to rent a dumpster via San Juan Sanitation. As outlined in our contract with SJC, we are fully responsible for our own garbage generated on Saturdays on the Village Green. We continue pay the most of any nonprofit farmers market in the state of Washington to rent a space for our Saturday Market by *thousands* of dollars.
Requested
5,370.00
Funded
746.72
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San Juan County Economic Development Council (EDC)

Economic Development

Bring vitally needed tech certification courses for youth and adults to Orcas!
The EDC, a local NGO, offers workforce and business training to support family-wage jobs. The EDC's Tech Training initiative offers workshops and certification, all free or very low cost, including in topics like Python, marketing, and Arduino. Funds will support tech training programs on Orcas (online and in-person). Business owners, youth, career-changers, and many others have learned with us!
Requested
3,275.00
Funded
216.42
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San Juan Islands Agricultural Guild

Economic Development

Support new Orcas farmers through the Farmers-to-Farmland program
The Ag Guild seeks support for the Farmers-to-Farmland (F2F) program to coordinate services of five grant partners who provide education, training, mentoring, and links to land, markets, and other resources to beginning farmers on Orcas Island and throughout San Juan County. F2F was previously funded by USDA. With USDA programs frozen, the Ag Guild is fundraising to maintain basic F2F services.
Requested
12,288.00
Funded
1,966.42
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Art for Orcas Kids (AOK)/OIEF

Education

Visual arts education for students at Orcas Island Elementary School
Art for Orcas Kids (AOK), a program of the Orcas Island Education Foundation, seeks funding to provide weekly visual arts classes for 170+ elementary students at Orcas Island School District. For over 10 years, AOK has fostered creativity, confidence, and critical thinking. Funding will sustain this vital program, ensuring access to interesting, creative art lessons led by local teaching artists.
Requested
12,510.00
Funded
3,496.42
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Orcas Island Library

Education

Expanding Horizons through Library Program Accessibility
We aim to enhance the Library as a hub for all community members by expanding program accessibility. This project will serve the general public, home-bound seniors, the disabled, non-English speakers and more by supporting our dynamic programming through enhanced communication and access methods, e.g., text notifications, live-streaming, and translation.
Requested
10,000.00
Funded
701.42
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Orcas Island School District 137

Education

Orcas Island Elementary and Montessori Public School (OIES/OIMP) Outdoor Experience for Grades K-5
Our K-5 outdoor learning experiences connect students to nature. Learning comes alive through integrated hands-on curriculum in the outdoors. Students learn key concepts through direct experience, making science engaging and relevant. Exploring our island ecology builds critical skills, and fosters a lifelong love for stewardship. Our program develops responsible stewardship and deep connections to our island home.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
10,171.42
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Orcas Island School District 137

Education

Part-time coach: Multilingual HS student English proficiency growth.
Fund 0.5 teacher/coach for Multilingual HS students. Coaches teachers in GLAD strategies to help students connect with content. Need funding for one more year so OISD can incorporate into annual budget
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
1,131.42
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Orcas Island School District 137

Education

Stop the Summer Slide! Help Orcas Island School District Library.
The summer slide is from the end of one school year to the start of the next. It is a time when students can lose much of what they have gained in the school year in literacy. The best way to balance the learning and the loss is to make reading a priority.
Requested
14,000.00
Funded
151.42
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Orcas Montessori School

Education

Support Orcas Montessori School's transition to a full-day, year-round program.
Orcas Montessori School has expanded to a full-day, year-round program to meet the urgent needs of working families. With limited childcare options, many parents struggle to maintain employment. Your support ensures children receive high-quality early education in a stable, nurturing environment while giving parents the ability to work and provide for their families. Together, we can strengthen our community from the ground up.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
11,208.42
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Friends of the San Juans

Environment

Empower Islanders to Protect Shorelines & the Salish Sea
Your support is needed to train, educate, and equip Orcas Islanders with eco-friendly practices that will protect the Salish Sea and promote healthier waters for Southern Resident killer whales, salmon, forage fish, eelgrass, and more. Project activities include community science trainings and events, Green Boating Program youth internships, and shoreline education and outreach programs.
Requested
7,500.00
Funded
3,205.42
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KWIAHT

Environment

Indian Island summer education and stewardship
Kwiaht scientists, volunteers, and annually chosen Youth Stewards have provided docents and monitored ecosystem changes in eelgrass, beaches and rocky reefs around Indian Island for 16 years, engaging with local school classes and thousands of visitors. Help us maintain this unique natural and educational centerpiece of the Eastsound waterfront!
Requested
5,900.00
Funded
4,886.42
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OPAL Community Land Trust

Environment

Forest health and carbon capture assessment on OPAL property.
OPAL seeks a $15,000 grant to fund a comprehensive forest health assessment on a 30 acre property on Bartel Road. This study will survey key ecological and wildlife features and quantify carbon sequestration, ensuring any future development supports environmental integrity and carbon neutrality.
Requested
15,000.00
Funded
11,581.42
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San Juan Islands Conservation District

Environment

Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps 2025
Orcas Island Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) 2025 summer season project support for crew members stipends, project supplies, travel costs, and educational materials.
Requested
15,000.00
Funded
10,206.42
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Island Reproductive Health Initiative

Health & Social Services

Expanded reproductive health services & education for Orcas
IRHI hopes to continue our mission of local access to confidential, free reproductive health support by expanding programming of comprehensive sexual health education. We back that education by ensuring there are free and accessible contraceptive options available including offering long-term reversible contraceptives (LARCs) for the first time.
Requested
24,960.00
Funded
1,696.42
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Orcas Community Resource Center

Health & Social Services

Support Community Health Services: Fostering Island Well-Being
The Resource Center's Community Health Workers (CHWs) help Orcas Island residents overcome barriers to healthcare access. CHWs assist with insurance enrollment, financial aid applications, care coordination, and transportation support. These comprehensive services address logistical challenges unique to our island community, including off-island medical visits, prescription assistance, and telemedicine support, ensuring equitable healthcare access for everyone we serve.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
5,706.42
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Orcas Island Fire & Rescue

Health & Social Services

Help fund the equipment and tools for our island's newest EMTs!
12 new EMTs joined OIFR, at a cost of $4,500 each for training and equipment. They need to be outfitted with essential lifesaving and personal protective equipment in order to serve our community effectively and safely. Among the critical tools needed by the new EMTs are defibrillators, radios and stocked medical bags. Please consider helping to supply our recent cadre of volunteer EMTs.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
23,561.42
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Orcas Island Food Bank

Health & Social Services

Nourishing Our Community: Supporting Youth, Special Diets, and Circumstantial & Cultural Needs
This grant will fund four critical food programs at the Orcas Island Food Bank: Backpacks for Youth, Teen Tent, Special Diet Accommodations, and Cultural Food Access. These programs provide nutritious food to school-aged children, teens, individuals with dietary and situational restrictions, and culturally diverse community members, ensuring food security for all islanders.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
13,866.42
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Orcas Senior Center

Health & Social Services

Enriching Lives & Expanding Support for Orcas Seniors
Orcas Senior Center provides essential services for older adults, ensuring access to nutrition, safe homes, social engagement, and wellness programs. With nearly half of Orcas Island's population 55+, OSC delivers 9,800 services annually. Funding will sustain our Programs Manager position, supporting service expansion through 2026 and initiatives like Dementia Friendly Orcas.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
8,441.42
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SAFE San Juans

Health & Social Services

Maintain support for survivors of domestic and sexual violence
SAFE San Juans will use your donations to maintain adequate staffing on Orcas. The number of domestic and sexual violence survivors on Orcas who are seeking SAFE's help continues to grow along with the time needed to appropriately support them. Supports include safety planning; crisis intervention; help navigating legal, medical, criminal justice, and social services systems; therapy, and advocacy.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
861.42
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Airhawks Flying Club

Youth Activities

Airhawks Youth Flight Training and STEM Education
To support subsidized flight training for Orcas high school aged youth. We seek students with a strong passion for aviation as a possible career or lifetime activity. Many students have gone on to attend the US Air Force and US Naval Academies, become commercial pilots, flight instructors and Mercy Flight Pilots. Regardless of career choice, the STEM education they receive through Airhawks serves them well their entire lifetime.
Requested
22,500.00
Funded
1,721.42
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F.E.A.S.T./Helping Hands Noramise

Youth Activities

AWE summer learning program for middle schoolers
FEAST's summer learning program AWE provides free opportunities for youth to deepen their understanding of our Air, Earth, and Environment. Supported by community mentors and peers, participants will engage with topics as diverse as pollinator habitats, food preservation techniques, and aquaculture. Complex local issues and creative solutions will be explored through direct learning experiences.
Requested
3,000.00
Funded
151.42
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Funhouse Commons

Youth Activities

Help us bring the FUN back to the Funhouse!
The Funhouse is committed to supporting Orcas youth by providing fun, connection, and growth opportunities. Aligned with our M.A.S.T. initiatives—Music, Art, Science, and Technology—we seek $25,000 to fund three initiatives that offer positive, interactive experiences fostering curiosity and creativity: a Middle School Hangout Room, a Mobile Pizza Oven, and a Community Outdoor Carnival.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
12,231.42
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Orcas Island Football Club

Youth Activities

Help OIFC provide soccer-related opportunities to island youth.
As a new nonprofit, Orcas Island FC is in the early stages of acquiring funds for some basic parts of our mission, such as gear and equipment for playing the beautiful game. Donations will support the purchase of new soccer balls, cleats and jerseys for children who could not otherwise afford them, cones and goals for practice sessions, and one half scholarship for a year for a player in need.
Requested
3,500.00
Funded
321.42
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YMCA Camp Orkila

Youth Activities

YMCA Camp Orkila Day Camp, Youth and Adult Spanish/English Swim Lessons.
GiveOrcas community support will fund Camp Orkila's Day Camp, youth swim lessons in Spanish and English, and free summer events for islanders. Your support helps provide dynamic learning, quality childcare, and vital water safety skills to kids, while also funding free public community programs at Camp Orkila all summer.
Requested
25,000.00
Funded
12,781.42
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