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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 22-3626152

The Orchard Farm Foundation

A private foundation in West Palm Beach, FL. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 51 grants and $2 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $2,008,025

    Grants listed
    51
    Assets, end of year
    $24,228,877
  • Tax year 2023

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $12,001,867
  • Tax year 2022

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $7,230
  • Tax year 2021

    $181,900

    Grants listed
    11
    Assets, end of year
    $8,647
  • Tax year 2020

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $192,035
  • Tax year 2019

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $194,100
  • Tax year 2018

    $0

    Grants listed
    0
    Assets, end of year
    $193,390

Grants paid in 2024

51 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Autism SpeaksWashington, DC

    General support

    $766,225
  2. Doug Coombs FoundationJackson, WY

    Empowers local youth to grow and strive by reducing barriers to outdoor recreation through programs, mentorship, and community building.

    $150,000
  3. Louis J Capano Jriii Family FoundationWilmington, DE

    To give back to the state of delaware by aligning ourselves with causes dedicated to improving the lives of children and families facing the hardships of sickness and poverty.

    $150,000
  4. Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk IncSouth Norwalk, CT

    Ignite a connection to long island sound and the ocean to enrich the lives of all people and inspire action to protect our blue planet.

    $125,000
  5. World Cup Dreams FoundationKeene, NY

    Provides funding and support to

    $100,000
  6. Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding CenterLoxahatchee, FL

    Unveiling hidden potential

    $70,000
  7. Future FiveStamford, CT

    To help connect motivated, low-income high school students in stamford, CT to their full potential, leading to independence and productive citizenship.

    $65,000
  8. Stamford Museum & Nature CenterStamford, CT

    Dedicated to preserving and interpreting art, the natural and agricultural sciences, and history.

    $50,000
  9. Detriot Horse PowerDetroit, MI

    Teach detroit students to ride and care for horses to develop critical skills that will set them up for academic, career, and life success.

    $35,000
  10. Group for the East EndSouthold, NY

    Protect and restore the environment of eastern long island through education, conservation, and advocacy.

    $35,000
  11. Denis S Barry FoundationWhitestone, NY

    To assist families who need financial assistance in order to provide a proper burial for a child who has died as a result of a terminal illness.

    $25,000
  12. Goddard CollegePlainfield, VT

    A private college in plainfield, vermont offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

    $25,000
  13. Rowayton Arts CenterNorwalk, CT

    To provide access to the arts through opportunity, education and outreach.

    $25,000
  14. The Hotchkiss SchoolLakeville, CT

    General support

    $25,000
  15. The Salvation ArmyAlexandria, VA

    To meet human needs without discrimination.

    $25,000
  16. United Way of Coastal Fairfield CountyBridgeport, CT

    General support

    $25,000
  17. Yellow Brick Road ProjectNew Rochelle, NY

    To fund research to identify, understand, treat, and ultimately cure those impacted by HNRNPH2 mutations.

    $25,000
  18. National Fish and Wildlife FoundationWashington, DC

    1625 eye street NW, suite 300

    $22,000
  19. Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NY

    To provide patients with the best care available as we work to discover more-effective strategies to prevent, control, and ultimately cure cancer in the future.

    $20,000
  20. Norwalk Fire Fighters AssociationNorwalk, CT

    To promote and support the norwalk professional firefighters association as well as the promotion of the norwalk fire department.

    $20,000
  21. Scan Harbor IncNew York, NY

    To produce intrinsically motivated students who are empowered to exceed common core standards and pursue their full cognitive potential.

    $20,000
  22. Family & Children's Agency IncNorwalk, CT

    To partner with individuals, families, organizations and communities to build better lives.

    $15,000
  23. Near & Far Aid AssociationSouthport, CT

    Funds programs that provide hands on support for struggling households.

    $15,000
  24. Darien Police AssociationDarien, CT

    Sponsors various activities designed to maintain contact and visibility with the local community, improve relations among its members, enhance working conditions and help negotiate wage and labor contracts with the town of darien.

    $12,500
  25. Connecticut State Police UnionRocky Hill, CT

    To uphold the honor of the state police profession and vigilantly protect, promote, advance, improve working conditions, legal rights, compensation, and benefits of our troopers.

    $12,400
  26. Cerebral Palsy Alliance Research FoundationNew York, NY

    Funds us-based research to change what's possible for people with cerebral palsy, implements proven science, empowers people through education, and advances technology benefiting disabled people worldwide.

    $10,000
  27. Connecticut Food ShareWallingford, CT

    To deliver an informed and equitable response to hunger by mobilizing community partners, volunteers, and supporters.

    $10,000
  28. Inspirica IncStamford, CT

    To address both the physical aspect of homelessness and its underlying root causes.

    $10,000
  29. Kids in CrisisCos Cob, CT

    To ensure the well-being of children through vital 24-hour services.

    $10,000
  30. Norwalk Police FundNorwalk, CT

    For the benefit of members of the norwalk connecticut police force, to promote and aid in its social and general welfare.

    $10,000
  31. Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NY

    To improve the living standards for low-income new yorkers.

    $8,000
  32. Teach for AmericaNew York, NY

    To find, develop, and support a diverse network of leaders, working together to end educational inequity.

    $7,500
  33. Rowayton School PTARowayton, CT

    To support the educational projects of the rowayton elementary school.

    $7,200
  34. Pacific HouseStamford, CT

    To prevent and end homelessness.

    $7,000
  35. Hole Food RescueStamford, CT

    Dedicated to reducing wasted food and increasing food access.

    $6,200
  36. Building Homes for HeroesValley Stream, NY

    To rebuilding lives and supporting the brave men and women who were injured while serving the country during the time of the wars in iraq or afghanistan.

    $5,000
  37. Buoniconti Fund to Cure ParalysisMiami, FL

    To raise funds and awareness to help the miami project to cure paralysis achieve its national and international goals.

    $5,000
  38. Greens Ledge Light Preservation SocietyRowayton, CT

    To restore and preserve green's ledge light, a historic offshore lighthouse that has become an iconic symbol of the rowayton and darien communities.

    $5,000
  39. Hang Time Real TalkBridgeport, CT

    To empower and reintegrate ex-offenders back into society.

    $5,000
  40. Harlem Children's ZoneNew York, NY

    On-the-ground, all-around programming that builds up opportunities for children, families, and communities to thrive in school, work and life.

    $5,000
  41. Norwalk Police UnionSouth Norwalk, CT

    To provide quality service to a diverse community.

    $5,000
  42. Palm Beach Police and Fire FoundationPalm Beach, FL

    To support the town of palm beach first responders and the community at large, empowering peace of mind for them to know that their families and futures are safe.

    $5,000
  43. Rowayton Hose CompanyRowayton, CT

    To provide advanced training, purchase new equipment and maintain the current equipment the all volunteer rowayton fire department.

    $5,000
  44. Rowayton LibraryRowayton, CT

    To bring the community together to learn, grow and connect.

    $5,000
  45. Seal Future Foundation IncNew York, NY

    Dedicated to providing the tools and resources necessary for a successful transition from active duty to the civilian world.

    $5,000
  46. Everglades FoundationPalmetto Bay, FL

    Works to restore and protect america's everglades through science, advocacy and education.

    $2,500
  47. Open Door ShelterNorwalk, CT

    To effectively address the causes and complexities of the homeless and working poor by providing shelter, food, clothing, education, employment, and a path towards independence and success.

    $2,500
  48. Sea Research FoundationMystic, CT

    Focused on conservation, education, research, and youth development.

    $2,500
  49. The Lord's PlaceWest Palm BCH, FL

    To break the cycle of homelessness by providing innovative, compassionate and effective services to men, women and children in our community.

    $2,500
  50. Homes with HopeWestport, CT

    Support the homeless by providing food, shelter & social services.

    $2,000
  51. Norwalk Seaport AssociationNorwalk, CT

    Offers a cultural, environmental, and historical journey to the norwalk islands.

    $2,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health2 grants $771,22558% of the total
  2. Arts and culture5 grants $207,00016% of the total
  3. Youth development1 grant $150,00011% of the total
  4. Education3 grants $57,5004% of the total
  5. Environment2 grants $37,5003% of the total
  6. Animals2 grants $24,5002% of the total
  7. 6 other causes10 grants $75,0006% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California1 grant $766,225
  2. Connecticut27 grants $484,300
  3. New York12 grants $265,500
  4. Delaware1 grant $150,000
  5. Wyoming1 grant $150,000
  6. Florida5 grants $85,000
  7. Michigan1 grant $35,000
  8. Virginia1 grant $25,000
  9. Vermont1 grant $25,000
  10. District of Columbia1 grant $22,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Kenneth G TropinTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Nicholas J TropinTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelly T WhitridgeTRUSTEE Hours 1Pay $0

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