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EIN 22-3508064

Orion Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Great Barrington
State
Massachusetts
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C03: Environment Professional Societies and Associations
Description
Orion’s mission is to inform, inspire, and engage individuals and grassroots organizations in becoming a significant cultural force for healing nature and community.
Total revenues
$1,580,676
2023
20182019202020222023$0$1m$2m
Total expenses
$1,430,092
2023
20182019202020222023$0$1m$2m
Total assets
$901,601
2023
20182019202020222023$0$0.4m$0.8m
Num. employees
0
2023
201820192020202220230510

Program areas at Orion Society

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.
Sales of merchandise
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.

Who funds Orion Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Roaring Brook Family FoundationGeneral Operating Funds$25,000
The Clements FoundationNew Constellation Initiative Fund$25,000
MRS Giles Whiting FoundationWhiting Literary Magazine Prize$20,000
...and 27 more grants received totalling $240,031

Personnel at Orion Society

NameTitleCompensation
Amy BradyExecutive Director$107,085
Christopher NyeDirector Emeritus$0

Financials for Orion Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$895,175
Program services$685,327
Investment income and dividends$174
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,580,676

Form 990s for Orion Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-08-21990View PDF
2020-122021-08-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-19990View PDF
2018-122020-01-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 7, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 4, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from MRS Giles Whiting Foundation
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from The Clements Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Bydale Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
Land and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
Political advocacyGrassroots organizingReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
187 Main St
Great Barrington, MA 01230
Metro area
Pittsfield, MA
County
Berkshire County, MA
Website URL
orionmagazine.org/ 
Facebook page
OrionMagazine 
Twitter profile
@orion_magazine 
IRS details
EIN
22-3508064
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C03: Environment Professional Societies and Associations
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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