Orion Charitable Foundation Inc
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Baltimore, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $120K. Net investment income was $107K.
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Orion Charitable Foundation Inc gave $120K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $30K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $120,000
- +48.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $30,000
- +48.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $3,014,640
- +282.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Maryland (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Orion Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Sligo SDA Church ($75K). Together the top 4 received $120K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 18 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Orion Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2022) to $150K (2021). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sligo SDA Church Takoma Park, MD | For Religious Education. | $75,000 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Center Gaithersburg, MD | For rehabilitative care to orphaned, ill and injured animals. | $15,000 |
| All Shepherd Rescue Baltimore, MD | To rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home german shepherd dogs and related mixes. | $15,000 |
| Association of Seventh Day Adventist for Roseville, CA | Support Educationthrough Publicationof Spectrum Magazine | $15,000 |
Ready to take the next step with Orion Charitable Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,014,640 | $173,723 | $199,593 | $120,000 | 4 | $133,000 | $107,130 | $138,234 |
| 2024 | $788,214 | $79,320 | $141,705 | $81,000 | 4 | $91,560 | $29,274 | $122,847 |
| 2023 | $850,599 | $50,181 | $113,871 | $60,000 | 3 | $69,000 | $7,310 | $91,172 |
| 2022 | $915,138 | $16,608 | $80,256 | $24,000 | 2 | $33,000 | — | $85,986 |
| 2021 | $975,584 | $187,406 | $202,454 | $150,000 | 5 | $158,000 | $142,952 | $101,143 |
| 2020 | $991,972 | $82,534 | $110,927 | $70,000 | 5 | — | $50,010 | $81,126 |
| 2019 | $1,018,808 | $21,967 | $113,458 | $68,000 | 5 | — | — | $76,875 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Orion Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc is led by H. Dean Bouland, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
H. Dean Bouland
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Orion Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc gave $120K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 4 grants.
What is Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (13%).
Does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Orion Charitable Foundation Inc?
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $133K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
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 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Orion Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Maryland
Greenbaum Family Foundation
New London, NH
The Greenbaum Family Foundation supports a range of charitable work, including community assistance, education, the arts, health, and recovery services. In 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $5,000, with a median of $1,000; funding went mainly to organizations in Maryland and New Hampshire, as well as several other states and Washington, DC. It accepts grant requests by letter, with proof of 501(c)(3) status; the stated deadline is September 30.
Assets
$833K
Grants
45
Total Given
$58K
The Phase Foundation
Germantown, MD
The Phase Foundation supports a broad range of charitable work, including medical research, disaster relief, animal welfare, education, and community services, with most 2025 funding going to Maryland organizations and additional grants elsewhere in the U.S. Its 40 grants ranged from $1,000 to $150,000, with a median of $3,000; it provides an application form and sets an August 31 deadline, so requests are accepted.
Assets
$3.5M
Grants
40
Total Given
$300K
The Butz Foundation Inc
Adamstown, MD
The Butz Foundation supports programs in education, health and medical research, child and family services, wildlife, culture, and broader community benefit. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $7,500, and primarily went to Maryland organizations, with additional funding in South Carolina, Washington, DC, Virginia, and West Virginia. It funds only preselected charities and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$3.4M
Grants
29
Total Given
$247K
Gannett Foundation Inc
New York, NY
Gannett Foundation’s 2025 grants supported a range of organizations, with listed awards generally between $1,500 and $2,500, though the available figures do not establish a typical grant size or geographic focus. The foundation has wound down: its 2026 filing reports no grants or assets, and no current application process or acceptance of unsolicited requests is stated.
Assets
—
Grants
32
Total Given
$65K
Partan Foundation
Takoma Park, MD
Assets
$242K
Grants
83
Total Given
$29K
The Attwell Foundation
Houston, TX
The Attwell Foundation supports a varied mix of charitable organizations, including healthcare, animal welfare, arts, religious activities, and community spaces. In 2024, it made grants of $200–$8,000, with a median award of $1,350; most funding went to Texas, with some grants elsewhere in the U.S. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$692K
Grants
30
Total Given
$60K
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Orion Charitable Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?