THE ORBIT FUND
https://N/ATotal Given 2021–2024
$38K
22 grants · $9K avg/year
based on 4 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$1K
typical micro grants · $500–$2K
grant size
46%
supporter · 6/13 multi-year
repeat
$350K
Assets · 2021
13
Distinct recipients
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
MELISSA WEBER JAY DANDY
Phone
7734775298
Deadlines
THERE ARE NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
How to Apply
REQUESTS SHOULD INCLUDE A CONFIRMATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 501(C)(3)STATUS, BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND/OR AN ANNUAL REPORT, AMOUNT REQUESTED FOR A GRANT, DESCRIPTION OF HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED TO BENEFIT PROJECTS RELATING TO ART AND/OR ART EDUCATION.
Restrictions
ORBIT WILL ONLY CONSIDER REQUESTS FOR FUNDING ART AND ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS (WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST IN CHILDREN'S ART PROGRAM). GEOGRAPHICAL RESTRICTIONS: FUNDING FOR PROGRAMS IN THE UNITED STATES, THEREFORE, NO INTERNATIONAL REQUESTS.
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $12K | $350K | $13K | 10 |
| 2023 | $13K | $333K | $7K | 7 |
| 2024 | $12K | $407K | $1K | 5 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 22 grants on record
Minimum
$500
25th Pctl
$500
Median
$1K
Average
$2K
75th Pctl
$2K
Maximum
$4K
Geographic Distribution
Key Personnel
| Name | Title | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
| MELISSA F WEBER | TRUSTEE | — |
| JAY DANDY | TRUSTEE | — |
Grants Awarded (22 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART | CHICAGO, IL | $4,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART | CHICAGO, IL | $4,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| THE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $3,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| THE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $3,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| HYDE PARK ART CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| PRIMARY INFORMATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $2,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| HYDE PARK ART CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| THE RENAISSANCE SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | $2,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| SOCIETY FOR CONTEMPORARY ART | CHICAGO, IL | $2,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION | CHICAGO, IL | $1,500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| WESTSIDE FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $1,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| WESTSIDE FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $1,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| ACRE PROJECTS | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| PRIMARY INFORMATION | BROOKLYN, NY | $1,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |
| ACRE PROJECTS | CHICAGO, IL | $1,000 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| ELMHURST ART MUSEUM | ELMHURST, IL | $500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| SKIDMORE COLLEGE | SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY | $500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| FRONTLINE HERO FUND | SAN DIEGO, CA | $500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| ELMHURST ART COLLEGE | ELMHURST, IL | $500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2024 |
| WESTSIDE FOUNDATION | OMAHA, NE | $500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| VASSAR COLLEGE | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2021 |
| ROOTS & CULTURE | CHICAGO, IL | $500 | EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION, GENERAL UNRESTRICTED | 2023 |