Orion Communities Inc is located in Phoenixville, PA. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (F32) the organization is classified as: Community Mental Health Centers, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Orion Communities Inc employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orion Communities Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Orion Communities Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 35.3% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ORION COMMUNITIES, INC.(ORION) OFFERS HOPE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HARDSHIP DUE TO POVERTY, DISABILITY, OR ILLNESS BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE CRISES AND SUPPORTING DISCOVERY OF INDIVIDUAL PATHWAYS TO SELF-RELIANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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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 2022, ORION COMMUNITIES ASSISTED 1,450HOUSEHOLDS WITH THEIR IMMEDIATE NEED FOR LIFE'S BASIC ESSENTIALS, A 30% INCREASE IN THE PAST 5 YEARS.
FINANICAL ASSISTANCE AFTER AN ASSESSMENT OF NEEDS AND RESOURCES, CRITICAL FUNDS MAY HELP STABILIZE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UNDER-RESOURCED. THERE ARE THREE POOLS OF FUNDS. 1 COMMUNITY EMERGENCY FUND PROVIDES FUNDS FOR CRITICAL SITUATIONS TO ASSIST WITH LIFES BASIC NEEDS OR TO KEEP A CLIENT FROM CATASTROPHIC LOSSES. IN 2022, ORION PROVIDED $148,000 IN DIRECT AID. 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 2022, THIS FUND PROVIDED $161,000 IN SUPPORT. 3 GIFTS IN KIND AND RESTRICTED FUNDS PROVIDED AN ADDITIONAL $44,000 IN DIRECT SUPPORT.
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 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.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kristin Keller Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $82,903 |
Keith Burress President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Morris Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Hartnett Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken George Past President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jen Heller Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $6,462 |
| Related organizations | $71,901 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,153,962 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $32,260 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,232,325 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $546 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,642 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $50,574 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,273,803 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,903 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,113 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $489,302 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,254 |
| Other employee benefits | $24,904 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,884 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,400 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,885 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $164,753 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,020 |
| Office expenses | $6,987 |
| Information technology | $3,194 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,345 |
| Travel | $2,100 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,769 |
| All other expenses | $10,965 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,316,626 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $205,107 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $363,808 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $40,482 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,900 |
| Total assets | $612,297 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,666 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $8,746 |
| Total liabilities | $19,412 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $335,382 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $257,503 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $612,297 |