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Orion Family Services Inc

EIN 39-2023114 · Madison, WI

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

AS A REGIONAL NONPROFIT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROVIDER ROOTED IN SOUTHERN WISCONSIN, OUR DEDICATED PROFESSIONALS PROMOTE WELL-BEING THROUGH COMPASSIONATE MENTAL HEALTH AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDING THERAPY, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, SAFETY SUPPORT, AND SERVICE FACILITATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S PRACTICE SPANS HOMES, SCHOOLS, COMMUNITY SPACES, AND CLINICS, ENSURING THAT CHILDREN, YOUTH, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES RECEIVE SUPPORT IN THE SETTINGS MOST RESPONSIVE TO THEIR NEEDS.

Income
$5.0 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
84
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$176,574, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $2.9 million spent. HOME AND COMMUNITY SERVICES: ORION STAFF WORKS AS PART OF AN ENGAGEMENT TEAM WITH COUNTY STAFF AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR LONG TERM VOLUNTARY SUPPORT TO COPE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. ORION ORGANIZES THE EFFORT TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE DAILY LIVING SKILLS, INDIVIDUAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, SAFETY, WELLNESS, AND WELL-BEING.
  2. $412,948 spent. COUNTY SERVICES: ORION PROVIDES INTENSIVE IN-HOME FAMILY THERAPY SERVICE TO CHILDREN OR YOUTH WHO DEMONSTRATE SIGNIFICANT EMOTIONAL, SOCIAL, OR BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS. BY PROVIDING THIS SERVICE IN THE HOME, THERE IS A GREATER CHANCE EVERYONE WILL PARTICIPATE. IT ALLOWS FOR A MORE INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT DESIGNED TO FIT THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD, YOUTH, AND FAMILY.
  3. $621,694 spent. INSURANCE SERVICES: ORION PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING AND THERAPY SERVICES TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN IN A TRADITIONAL IN-HOME OR OUTPATIENT BASIS. A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED INCLUDING DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, FAMILY CONFLICTS AND MARITAL DISCORD.
  4. $209,490 spent. COMMUNITY AND IN-HOME SAFETY SERVICES: PROVIDES SAFETY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AT RISK OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE IN-HOME SAFETY AND SUPERVISORY SERVICES TO FAMILIES SO THEY REMAIN TOGETHER, AVERTING THE NEED FOR OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT OF THEIR CHILDREN WHENEVER POSSIBLE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 2024.

    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 August 2001.

    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 October 21, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Sco Family of Services (Garden City, NY), EIN 11-2777066. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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