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Orion Communities Inc

EIN 23-2074061 · Phoenixville, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak39 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ORION IS A 501 (C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT BELIEVES ALL INDIVIDUALS DESERVE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO LIFE'S BASIC NEEDS OF SHELTER, FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AND RESPECTFUL HUMAN INTERACTIONS. FOR 49 YEARS ORION HAS OFFERED HOPE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP DUE TO POVERTY, DISABILITY, OR ILLNESS BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE CRISES AND SUPPORTING THE DISCOVERY OF INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS TO SELF-RELIANCE. WE LISTEN, COLLABORATE, AND HONOR ALL PEOPLE, NO EXCEPTIONS. ORION SEEKS TO ADDRESS SYSTEMATIC CHALLENGES BY MODELING INCLUSIVITY AND BELONGING WHILE SEEKING TO ENSURE ALL VOICES ARE HEARD AT THE DECISION-MAKING TABLE.

Income
$950,742
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
15
Volunteers
190
Highest pay
$84,396, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 39 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 18% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 31% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)
  1. $348,237 spent. BRIDGE CASE MANAGEMENT IS THE TEMPORARY OR INTERIM PROVISION OF SHORT-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST IN A PERIOD OF TRANSITION, CRISIS OR CHANGE. ORION'S CLIENTS MAY BE HOMELESS, HUNGRY, IN DANGER OF EVICTION OR HAVING THEIR UTILITIES TURNED OFF. IN THESE SITUATIONS, A PERMANENT CASE MANAGER MAY BE UNNECESSARY OR DIFFICULT TO ENGAGE ON SHORT NOTICE. IN 2025, ORION COMMUNITIES ASSISTED 1,814 HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE NEED FOR LIFE'S BASIC ESSENTIALS.
  2. $322,696 spent. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDES IMMEDIATE FINANCIAL RELIEF TO KEEP FAMILIES AFLOAT. FROM RENTAL ASSISTANCE PREVENTING EVICTION, TO HELP WITH UTILITY BILLS THAT KEEP THE LIGHTS ON, TO ASSISTANCE WITH HEATING OIL AND PROPANE TO KEEP FAMILIES WARM THROUGHOUT THE WINTER, THESE FUNDS ENSURE THAT FAMILIES HAVE THE RESOURCES TO GET AHEAD. TO ASSIST OUR CLIENTS WITH ESSENTIAL PERSONAL ITEMS, WE ALSO DISTRIBUTE CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, TENTS AND OTHER NEEDED ITEMS. ADDITIONALLY, ORION PROVIDES ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, INTERNET, PHONE, FAX, PRINTERS, AND CHARGING STATIONS SO THAT CLIENTS CAN USE THESE RESOURCES TO FIND EMPLOYMENT, ENROLL IN BENEFITS, CONNECT WITH SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND ACCESS ADDITIONAL RESOURCES.
  3. $186,830 spent. STARS (SHARING TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES READING SKILLS) IS A PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AT-RISK CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY WITH AFTER-SCHOOL STEM CLUB AND AFTER-SCHOOL BOOK CLUB TO GIVE CHILDREN THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO KEEP PACE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. DURING THE SUMMER, ORION ALSO OFFERS A STEM SUMMER CAMP. IN 2025, WE SERVED 65 CHILDREN WITH THESE EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND GAVE AWAY CLOSE TO 10,000 BOOKS.
  4. $35,547 spent. ORION SUPPORTS SINGLE MOMS THROUGH GLAD (GUTSY LADIES ACHIEVING THEIR DESTINY). THIS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON BUILDING CONFIDENCE AND PROVIDING NEW STRATEGIES FOR PARENTING.
  5. $15,472 spent. TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER - LACK OF ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES CAN LEAD TO A DISPARITY GAP IN EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND FINANCES. ORION'S TECHNOLOGY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES FREE GUIDED ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, INTERNET, PHONES,AND COPIERS/FAX TO FACILITATE BRIDGING THE GAP.
  6. $117,013 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH IS AN ENDEAVOR THAT ASSESSES NEEDS, DEVELOPS STRATEGIES, AND PROVIDES SERVICES THAT WILL FILL THE GAPS TO IN-NEED AND AT RISK POPULATIONS. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ALSO RAISES COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND DEVELOPS A COLLABORATIVE APPROACH TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS PROVIDE AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE EXISTING SERVICES. ONE EXAMPLE IS OFFERING BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY-GETTING AHEAD IN A JUST GETTING BY WORLD AND POVERTY SIMULATION WORKSHOPS TO CREATE A NETWORK OF PEOPLE WITH A COMMON LANGUAGE AND UNDERSTANDING OF LOCAL POVERTY. THE GOAL IS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE POVERTY WITH ALL VOICES AT THE DECISION-MAKING TABLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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