Richard And Harriet Orkand Charitable &
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting a wide range of charitable causes. Its mission focuses on enhancing public health, promoting education, and advocating for social justice, with particular attention to underserved populations, including the poor, seniors, and marginalized communities. The foundation funds initiatives that provide medical care, support for the homeless, educational opportunities, and cultural enrichment, reflecting a commitment to improving quality of life and fostering equality. Additionally, it emphasizes Jewish cultural identity and supports international relief efforts. The foundation's activities primarily benefit organizations in California and beyond.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-midsize nonprofit with an existing relationship or visible track record in California (especially in health, community services, education, Jewish causes, or arts) that matches the foundation's history of modest, program-focused grants.
Good Fit
- • Has an established relationship or prior grant history with the foundation or its network.
- • Operates in California or can demonstrate significant California-focused programming.
- • Works in health services, homelessness/community services, education, Jewish community initiatives, or public programming.
- • Seeks modest program support in the typical $500–$10,000 range.
Geography
Grants span about ten distinct states plus occasional international awards, but the portfolio is heavily weighted toward California, which received roughly two-thirds of the dollars in the latest year.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 53 distinct recipients across many mission areas and purposes, and most recipients are independent rather than affiliated; the portfolio is broad in institutional variety for this foundation's size.
New Applicants
Observed behavior and the foundation's own notes indicate grants are only to preselected organizations; across three years only a very small number of new grantees appeared (two in the latest year), so unfamiliar applicants are unlikely to break in without a referral or prior relationship.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
