John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered in 2012, with $473,924 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219 EIN 45-6781856 Since 2012
Revenue (FY2024)
$474K
▲ 785.3% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$91K
Net assets
$1.3M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating173 mo reserves · +81% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation: 173 mo reserves · +81% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 500 1st Ave, Pittsburgh, PA, 15219
- City
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $38K (FY2014) to $474K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $1.3M
Operating margin
80.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$1.3M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $473,924▲785% | $91,355▲13.7% | $1,313,701▲41.1% | $1,313,701▲41.1% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $53,530▲107% | $80,368▼12.4% | $931,233▼2.8% | $931,233▼2.8% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $25,831▼81.0% | $91,762▲32.6% | $958,163▼6.4% | $958,163▼6.4% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $136,147▲71.1% | $69,184▲1.2% | $1,024,028▲6.8% | $1,024,028▲6.8% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $79,583▲45.2% | $68,359▼7.8% | $958,685▲1.2% | $958,685▲1.2% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $54,804▼18.1% | $74,109▼11.7% | $947,768▼1.9% | $947,768▼1.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $66,887▲20.3% | $83,904▲6.8% | $966,392▼2.0% | $966,392▼2.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $55,617▲127% | $78,575▼2.7% | $985,694▼2.1% | $985,694▼2.1% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $24,542▼88.9% | $80,729▼12.2% | $1,006,933▼5.6% | $1,006,933▼5.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $222,042▲491% | $91,929▲27.2% | $1,066,770▲14.1% | $1,066,770▲14.1% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $37,565 | $72,278 | $934,614 | $934,614 | 990PF |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 45-6781856, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation's EIN?
- John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 45-6781856.
- How much revenue does John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation report?
- John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation reported $473,924 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for John D and Allie Lea Orton Foundation (EIN 45-6781856) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.