The Orme School
The orme summer school and summer camp is a very old tradition for the school. The school used to be called the Orme School and summer camp. The alumni base dates far back and is extremely supportive of the school and camp. Campers experience growth, curiosity, and an appreciation fot he natural environment because of its location. The summar camp and venue rentals help support the organization financialy. Summer typically has about 3-5 outside camps utilizing the facilities and has generated approximately $160,000-$350,000 per year.
The Orme School at a glance
In short: The Orme School gave $722K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $361K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $721,887
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $360,944
- Median grant
- $360,944
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Orme School funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arizona Community Foundaton ($672K). Together the top 2 received $722K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $722K (2025) to $1.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $722K.
*2024: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona Community Foundaton Phoenix, AZ | Residual Cash Liquidation | $671,887 |
| Sharlot Hall Museum Prescott, AZ | Conservation of Historical Items | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $2,336,037 | $2,336,037 | $721,887 | 2 | — |
| 2024* | $4,589,486 | $7,276,485 | $10,659,275 | — | — | $176,413 |
| 2023 | $5,956,991 | $5,336,531 | $5,405,037 | — | — | $-21,101 |
| 2022 | $5,968,528 | $4,843,958 | $4,904,539 | — | — | $-69,280 |
| 2021 | $6,303,743 | $8,057,848 | $7,966,735 | $1,531,985 | Total only | — |
*2024: Covers 19 months (fiscal year-end changed).
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Orme School
Based on IRS filings
The Orme School is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Mayer, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $722K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Orme School is led by Kristin Durow, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kristin Durow
President
President & CFO → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
$152K (2021) → $104K (2025)
Martha Knowlton
Board Chair
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morris Stein
Trustee
Trustee → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Mace
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ginna Lazar
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Brentar
Trustee
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britta Bloomberg
Assistant Vice Chair
Trustee → Assistant Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Audrey Hagedorn
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin Powers
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kent Kuster (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Neil Rifenbark (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Mary Mikel (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Spandau (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Taylor Van Antwerp (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Bruce Sanborn (2021–2023) — Head of Schools
- Former: Charles Orme (2021–2023) — 2nd Vice Chair
- Former: Kathleen Doyle Kirchner (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Linda Kidsley (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Pamela Hilton Cerchie (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Ross Sanner (2021–2023) — COO, Vice President & COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $104K, to Kristin Durow (President).
Frequently asked questions about The Orme School
How much does The Orme School give each year?
The Orme School gave $722K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is The Orme School?
The Orme School is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Mayer, AZ.
Where does The Orme School operate?
The Orme School has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Orme School's EIN?
The Orme School's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0120990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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