Orangewood Foundation

Orangewood Foundation

Helps foster youths transition to independence

Overview

Orangewood Foundation helps youth in Orange County who are aging out of foster care with education, housing, life skills, and employment support. It runs programs such as Guardian Scholars to increase college graduation and Samueli Academy, a charter high school, while offering long-term wraparound services like housing, counseling, and job readiness. The foundation works through partnerships to provide a holistic path to independent living rather than a single service. Its goal is to ensure every young person has the support to build the life they envision, with expanded housing options and advocacy under its 2025-2029 plan.

About Orangewood Foundation

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Why Orangewood Foundation is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Government & Public Sector

Social Impact

Education

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santa Ana, California

Founded

1981

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What believers are saying

  • August 2026 coverage highlighted a real-time care-data deployment with Bonterra and United Way.
  • The 2024-2025 annual report says 122 youth used FYI vouchers, with 25-50 more added.
  • Fall 2026 scholarships remain open, with $711,011 awarded to 273 students last year.

What critics are saying

  • Government revenue was $5.1 million in 2025, exposing budget risk to county cuts.
  • HILP explicitly says vouchers and funds are not guaranteed, limiting service reliability.
  • Dependence on ADA charter-school income and contributions creates shutdown risk if enrollment softens.

What makes Orangewood Foundation unique

  • Samueli Academy ties education, housing, and employment into one Orange County pipeline.
  • Hope's Corner and HILP create a rare housing-plus-coaching stack for transition-age youth.
  • FYI voucher placement rates make Orangewood the county's dominant foster-youth housing navigator.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Wellness Program

Pet Insurance

Phone/Internet Stipend

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Company News

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