Orcas Island Community Foundation
Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesWashington, United States2-10 Employees
Orcas Island Community Foundation is a nonprofit donor services public charity created by and for the people of Orcas Island. It operates in philanthropic fundraising services, helping donors support local issues and assisting nonprofit organizations in pursuing their goals. Based in Eastsound, Washington, the organization serves a small local community by facilitating giving and strengthening the island's nonprofit sector. Its mission centers on making charitable giving straightforward and effective for residents who care about local needs. The foundation launched the Give Orcas program in 2013 to broaden community involvement in supporting local nonprofits. In 2024 it established the Hilary Canty Leadership Fund to support leadership development for local nonprofit leaders, and in 2024 it appointed Lindsay Jennings as Executive Director, with the board beginning a strategic planning effort in 2025 tied to its 30th anniversary, signaling plans for new initiatives.