Orion Society
- Assets
- $453.9k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $109.1k
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Great Barrington, MA
- Founding
- 05/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 22-3508064
Organization Overview
Orion Society is located in Great Barrington, MA. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Orion Society employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Orion Society 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 12/2020, Orion Society generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.4% per year over the past 6 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORION MAGAZINE INVITES READERS INTO A COMMUNITY OF CARING FOR THE PLANET. THROUGH WRITING AND ART THAT EXPLORE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN NATURE AND CULTURE, ORION INSPIRES NEW THINKING ABOUT HOW HUMANITY MIGHT LIVE ON EARTH JUSTLY, SUSTAINABLY, AND JOYOUSLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ORION PUBLICATIONS: QUARTERLY MAGAZINE AND SUPPLEMENTAL ONLINE MATERIALS THAT CONNECT HUMAN CULTURE WITH NATURAL WORLD, PRINT WORKS OF WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS SHAPING NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH NATURE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED CULTURAL ISSUES.
ORION BOOKS AND EVENTS - EVENTS - CONSISTS OF CONFERENCE OR OCCASIONAL COLLOQUIA DEALING WITH CURRENT ISSUES OF CONCERN TO ORION WRITERS AND ARTISTS. BOOKS - SUPPLEMENT TO MAGAZINE, REINFORCES THE EFFORTS OF THE MAGAZINE.
SALE OF MERCHANDISE
ORION PUBLICATIONS: QUARTERLY MAGAZINE AND SUPPLEMENTAL ONLINE MATERIALS THAT CONNECT HUMAN CULTURE WITH NATURAL WORLD, PRINT WORKS OF WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS SHAPING NEW RELATIONSHIPS WITH NATURE, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED CULTURAL ISSUES.
ORION BOOKS AND EVENTS - EVENTS - CONSISTS OF CONFERENCE OR OCCASIONAL COLLOQUIA DEALING WITH CURRENT ISSUES OF CONCERN TO ORION WRITERS AND ARTISTS. BOOKS - SUPPLEMENT TO MAGAZINE, REINFORCES THE EFFORTS OF THE MAGAZINE.
SALE OF MERCHANDISE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Nye Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Tom Komar Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Martha Schubert Clerk | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joshua Sterns Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Merloyd Lawrence Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bethany Econopouly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $90,606 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $975,986 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,066,592 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $503,905 |
| Investment income | $11,610 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,582,107 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $466,086 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,817 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,265 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $97,886 |
| Information technology | $18,787 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,944 |
| Travel | $5,945 |
| 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 | $2,064 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,258,392 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $272,046 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $69,973 |
| 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 | $2,760 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $109,108 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $453,887 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,058 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $278,013 |
| 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 | $100,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $414,071 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$109,467 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $149,283 |
| 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 | $453,887 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Orion Society has recieved totaling $296,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Madrono Foundation Denver, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Clements Foundation Inc Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: FUND FOR WOMEN WRITERS | $50,000 |
Ayco Charitable Foundation Cohoes, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $50,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $25,000 |
Whitehead Foundation Inc Lenox, MA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING | $20,000 |
Trout Lily Foundation Salem, NH PURPOSE: EXPENDABLE PROGRAM FUNDS FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE ENDOWED FUND FOR WOMEN WRITERS. | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Earnings | $8,984 |
| Admin Expense | $376 |
| Net Contributions | $100,500 |
| Ending Balance | $109,108 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | $17,976,931 | $19,381,628 |
Only One Inc New York, NY | $3,262,058 | $9,834,103 |
Cec Stuyvesant Cove Inc Long Island City, NY | $4,789,679 | $6,047,317 |
Wildlife Management Institute Inc Cabot, VT | $3,841,271 | $5,821,824 |
The Connecticut Audubon Society Incorporated Fairfield, CT | $62,592,543 | $6,801,215 |
Mothers Out Front Inc Cambridge, MA | $3,902,382 | $3,274,134 |
Nantucket Conservation Foundation Inc Nantucket, MA | $151,824,686 | $12,776,139 |
Audubon Society Of Rhode Island Smithfield, RI | $39,462,013 | $5,117,165 |
American Society For The Protection Of Nature Israel Inc New York, NY | $437,688 | $3,144,160 |
Guanacaste Dry Forest Conservation Fund Huntington, VT | $19,091,340 | $3,460,477 |
Natural Areas Conservancy Inc New York, NY | $5,460,471 | $2,307,893 |
Years Project Inc Melville, NY | $2,975,303 | $1,381,607 |