The Orchard Foundation favors organizations with a demonstrated competency in specific skills such as litigation, technology, scientific advocacy, or coalition building. The foundation favors organizations with local and national ties, either through networks, chapters or other affiliations. Finally, the foundation favors organizations with a demonstrated strong base of citizen and activist support. Thus it is easier to list some of the areas in which the foundation board is not interested in funding. Children, Youth and Families - The foundation funds in three primary areas.
Literacy supports programs designed to encourage or teach reading and make it convenient.
Family Literacy projects will be considered however the foundation is primarily interested in funding projects specifically aimed at children. Pregnancy Prevention supports programs that encourage middle and high school students to delay childbearing. These can be either direct service or policy-oriented programs. Funded projects will include a strong birth control skills component. Thus it is easier to list some of the areas in which the foundation board is not interested in funding.