THE ORION FUND

EIN: 426651461 501(c)(3) Education

PIEDMONT, CA

Total Revenue
$116,623
Total Expenses
$104,655
Total Assets
$105,324
Net Assets
$105,183
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
2004
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
PAM HIRTZER
Phone
5106521883
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE ORION FUND, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $117K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 75% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $105K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

TO AID COLLEGE STUDENTS LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS AND INJURY, SO THAT THEY MAY CONTINUE WORKING TOWARD THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS. EACH YEAR WE PROVIDE GRANTS FOR UNCOVERED MEDICAL COSTS, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATIONAL COSTS AND LIVING EXPENSES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $109,335
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3
Other Revenue $7,285
TOTAL REVENUE $116,623

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $71,063
Salaries & Benefits $22,784
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $104,655
Other Expenses $10,808
TOTAL EXPENSES $104,655

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $116,623 $66,679 +0.7%
Expenses $104,655 $85,212 +0.2%
Net Income $11,968 $-18,533 -1.6%
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
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
20

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
5
$22,784
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEXANDRIA COARI EXECUTIVE DI 20.00
Officer
$15,492 $0 $15,492
APRIL KENYON EXECUTIVE DI 20.00
Officer
$7,292 $0 $7,292
MOLLY CLARK DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAYLENE HIRTZER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON HORN DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA MESING DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FLORENCE MOU DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE WALSH DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTIAN CHARNAUX TREASURER 3.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PAM HIRTZER PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LISA MIN SECRETARY 3.00
Officer
$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 $116,623 $104,655 $105,324 $11,968
2024 $116,623 $104,655 $105,324 $11,968
2023 $66,679 $85,212 $93,215 $-18,533
2022 $78,666 $66,393 $111,748 $12,273
2021 $85,886 $83,273 $99,475 $2,613
2020 $73,786 $67,656 $96,862 $6,130
2019 $79,480 $68,390 $90,732 $11,090
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