Orion Charitable Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Baltimore, MD EIN: 52-2276233

Orion Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $788K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $29K.

Key facts about Orion Charitable Foundation Inc

EIN: 52-2276233
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $81,000
Grants made (2024): 4
Average grant: $20,250
Median grant: $13,000
Total assets: $788,214
Primary geography: Maryland (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Orion Charitable Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (81%) and California (19%). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.

How Orion Charitable Foundation Inc gives

Giving fell 46% from 2021 to 2024. Method
In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$788K

-7.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$81K

+35.0% YoY

Grant Count

+33.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+1.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orion Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Orion Charitable Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Maryland $66K (81%)

California $15K (19%)

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Maryland

Cities

BaltimoreTakoma ParkGaithersburgRosevilleWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$788,214	$850,599	$915,138
Revenue	$79,320	$50,181	$16,608
Expenses	$141,705	$113,871	$80,256
Qualifying Distributions	$91,560	$69,000	$33,000
Net Investment Income	$29,274	$7,310	—
Distributable Amount	$122,847	$91,172	$85,986

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 1, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

19 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Sligo Sda Church ($45,000), Association of Seventh Day Adventist for ($15,000), All Shepherd Rescue ($11,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SLIGO SDA CHURCH Takoma Park, MD	FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION.	$45,000
ASSOCIATION OF SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST FOR Roseville, CA	SUPPORT EDUCATIONTHROUGH PUBLICATIONOF SPECTRUM MAGAZINE	$15,000
ALL SHEPHERD RESCUE Baltimore, MD	TO RESCUE, REHABILITATE, AND RE-HOME GERMAN SHEPHERD DOGS AND RELATED MIXES.	$11,000
SECOND CHANCE WILDLIFE CENTER Gaithersburg, MD	FOR REHABILITATIVE CARE TO ORPHANED, ILL AND INJURED ANIMALS.	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
H Dean Bouland	President/Direc	2	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Orion Charitable Foundation Inc?

Orion Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Baltimore, MD. It holds $788K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Orion Charitable Foundation Inc?

As of 2024, Orion Charitable Foundation Inc holds $788K in total assets with $79K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $81K in 2024.

Where does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc operate?

Orion Charitable Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland.

What size grants does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Orion Charitable Foundation Inc awarded 4 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Orion Charitable Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Orion Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $123K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?

Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2276233. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.