Orion Charitable Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Baltimore, Maryland. In tax year 2025 it gave $120,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$120,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$3.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $81,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 3 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $81,000 | 4 | $2.8 million |
| 2025 | $120,000 | 4 | $3.0 million |
How to apply
Orion Charitable Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Orion Charitable Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 3 | $105,000 |
| California | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sligo Sda Church | For religious education. | $75,000 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Center | For rehabilitative care to orphaned, ill and injured animals. | $15,000 |
| All Shepherd Rescue | To rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home german shepherd dogs and related mixes. | $15,000 |
| Association of Seventh Day Adventist for | Support educationthrough publicationof spectrum magazine | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Dean Bouland
Questions people ask
Does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc give?
$120,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Orion Charitable Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists H Dean Bouland (President/Direc).
What does Orion Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and animals.