ORION COMMUNITIES INC

EIN: 232074061 501(c)(3)

PHOENIXVILLE, PA

Total Revenue
$1,369,686
Total Expenses
$1,394,330
Total Assets
$536,694
Net Assets
$504,803
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
PA
Phone
6104151140
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

ORION COMMUNITIES INC, founded in 1977, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

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 47 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 ASSURE ALL VOICES ARE HEARD AT THE DECISION-MAKING TABLE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $486,183

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...

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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 2024, ORION COMMUNITIES ASSISTED 1,927HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE NEED FOR LIFE'S BASIC ESSENTIALS.

Program 2
Expenses: $481,958

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - AFTER AN ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND RESOURCES, CRITICAL FUNDS MAY HELP STABILIZE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UNDER-RESOURCED. ORION HAS THREE POOLS OF FUNDS. 1 - COMMUNITY...

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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - AFTER AN ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND RESOURCES, CRITICAL FUNDS MAY HELP STABILIZE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UNDER-RESOURCED. ORION HAS THREE POOLS OF FUNDS. 1 - COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FUND PROVIDES FUNDS FOR CRITICAL SITUATIONS TO ASSIST WITH LIFE'S BASIC NEEDS OR TO KEEP A CLIENT FROM CATASTROPHIC LOSSES. IN 2024, ORION PROVIDED $144,000 IN DIRECT AID THROUGH THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FUND. 2 - ROOFS(READILY OBTAINABLE OCCUPANCY FUNDS) PROVIDES TEMPORARY HOTEL STAYS AND SECURITY DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MOVING FROM HOMELESSNESS TO PERMANENT HOUSING. IN 2024, THIS FUND PROVIDED $178,000 IN SUPPORT. 3 - GIFTS IN KIND AND RESTRICTED FUNDS PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DIRECT SUPPORT.

Program 3
Expenses: $142,401

STARS - AN ACADEMIC GAP EXISTS BETWEEN CHILDREN FROM UNDER-RESOURCED HOUSEHOLDS AND THEIR PEERS. STARS (SHARING TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES READING SKILLS) IS A LITERACY, DIGITAL LITERACY, STEM, AND...

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STARS - AN ACADEMIC GAP EXISTS BETWEEN CHILDREN FROM UNDER-RESOURCED HOUSEHOLDS AND THEIR PEERS. STARS (SHARING TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES READING SKILLS) IS A LITERACY, DIGITAL LITERACY, STEM, AND COMPUTER/BOOK DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES CHILDREN TO IMPROVE ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. IN 2024, 61 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN STEM WORKSHOPS AND BOOK CLUBS. OVER 10,000 CHILDREN'S BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO A VARIETY OF GIVING LIBRARIES, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS AND DIRECTLY TO FAMILIES TO ENSURE BOOKS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO LOW INCOME CHILDREN.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,276,268
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,980
Other Revenue $87,438
TOTAL REVENUE $1,369,686

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $751,633
Fundraising Expenses $49,550
Program Expenses $1,273,562
Other Expenses $642,697
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,394,330

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,369,686 $1,494,300 -0.1%
Expenses $1,394,330 $1,552,834 -0.1%
Net Income $-24,644 $-58,534 -0.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
22
Volunteers
113

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
16
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELLEN SCOTT PRES/INTERIM EX DIR 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEITH BURRESS PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS MORRIS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN HARTNETT TREASURER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN GEORGE MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEN HELLER SECRETARY 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN COLEMAN MEMBER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORA ALVAREZ VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF GARDINER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF THOMPSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH RIVERA RUIZ MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANET GERVAIS MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES SACCHETTA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN SEAY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA CARMOLI MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW WHITTALL MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,369,686 $1,394,330 $536,694 $-24,644
2023 $1,494,300 $1,552,834 $556,853 $-58,534
2022 $1,273,803 $1,316,626 $612,297 $-42,823
2021 $1,092,582 $853,692 $647,873 $238,890
2020 $963,011 $797,112 $460,117 $165,899
2019 $666,990 $612,321 $231,742 $54,669
2018 $491,779 $459,943 $187,921 $31,836
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