Who is the guardian authorized to disburse Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of an orphan?

The one responsible for managing the orphan's wealth is their guardian. It is this guardian who pays Zakat al-Fitr on behalf of the orphan from the orphan's own wealth, if the orphan is wealthy. As for who receives Zakat al-Fitr when it is paid to an orphan, it is not permissible to give it directly to the orphan unless they are poor. In such a case, their guardian, who manages their wealth, receives it. If the orphan is wealthy, it is absolutely not permissible to give them Zakat. An individual is no longer described as an orphan after reaching puberty.