THE ORIANNE SOCIETY

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 689, CLAYTON, GA 30525-0018

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Christopher Jenkins, PO Box 689, Clayton, GA 30525

Signed the 990

Christopher Jenkins, CEO

Phone

(706) 224-1359

Website

www.oriannesociety.org

Mission

The Orianne Society (Orianne) works to conserve critical ecosystems for imperiled reptiles and amphibians using science, applied conservation, and education.

Program accomplishments

• The primary focus of the Science Initiative is to conduct research that either benefits the conservation and management of imperiled reptiles and amphibians or that increases our ecological knowledge of these groups. Overall, reptiles and amphibians are often understudied when compared to other animal groups, which often makes it challenging to implement meaningful conservation and management actions. Science projects cover a wide variety of topics, but often focus on understanding population demography, filling in key data gaps in the ecology of target species, and conducting spatial analyses of movement and habitat use. Many projects are designed to produce specific tools that can be used by management agencies or other partners to help make future conservation decisions. We strive to distribute the work conducted in the Science Initiative to a broad and diverse audience through social media posts, blog posts, presentation to technical and non-technical audiences, and through peer-reviewed publications.
  Expenses $659,036
• The Conservation Action Initiative focuses primarily on restoring habitat for imperiled species of reptile and amphibian through boots-on-the-ground conservation and inventory and monitoring, especially on private lands. Most of our efforts are based within the Longleaf Savannas in the Southeast and Great Northern Forests in the Northeast. Within those landscapes, we work to restore critical habitat for priority species, including Indigo Snakes, Gopher Tortoises, Diamond-backed Rattlesnakes, and several species of rare freshwater turtles. In the Longleaf Savannas, we restore longleaf pine habitat, on which many endangered species depend on, through prescribed fire and groundcover restoration on private and public lands, including our nearly 3,000-acre Longleaf Stewardship Center. In the Great Northern Forests, we identify critical habitat and site-specific threats to priority species, and then work with private landowners to find restoration strategies that balance landowner needs with wildlife conservation.
  Expenses $1,037,000
• The primary focus of the Communication Initiative is the strategic use of communications for the conservation of reptiles and amphibians. We communicate to scientific, political and other concerned individuals the current state and future needs for conservation efforts to save the endangered, threatened and imperiled species. Using multiple modes of communication - social media, blogs, campaigns, audio-visual and education outreach - we also work to effectively engage, impact and inspire a growing audience. Orianne runs multiple social media platforms, a website, online seminars and produces a podcast and video documentaries. For some species, particularly snakes, providing information to the public regarding the importance of these species is one of the most critical conservation actions that can be implemented. We involve the public in scientific and conservation projects - this provides a direct link between our projects and citizens interested in conserving reptiles, amphibians and environments. It allows us to collect important data from a wider area than we would be able to by only using Orianne staff and, at the same time, enhance the participants' conservation understanding. We organize in-person outreach events that provide an opportunity to show participants what we do on a day-to-day basis to survey and conserve these species. This allows us to get out into the field with participants to educate them and to collect valuable data. We also organize educational presentations at schools and nature centers, where we hope that meeting our captive outreach animals and learning about conservation will inspire the next generation of scientists. Our ultimate goal is to make a difference by bringing reptiles, amphibians and the habitats they need into the conservation spotlight events provide an opportunity to show participants what we do on a day-to-day basis to survey and conserve these species, including participating in land restoration. Our place-based events allow us to get out into the field with the participants to educate them and to collect valuable data. We conduct specific projects on a smaller scale that, due to their size or location, have not been designated as a separate major program. Such projects are included as part of Communications, Education and Other.
  Expenses $256,069

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

26-2444068

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2019

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Animal-related (D31)

Assets (IRS master file)

$4,518,295

Income (IRS master file)

$2,271,639

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2444068).

Questions about THE ORIANNE SOCIETY

What is the EIN of THE ORIANNE SOCIETY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of THE ORIANNE SOCIETY is 26-2444068.

Is THE ORIANNE SOCIETY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.

Are donations to THE ORIANNE SOCIETY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does THE ORIANNE SOCIETY file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of THE ORIANNE SOCIETY due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did THE ORIANNE SOCIETY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of THE ORIANNE SOCIETY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Christopher Jenkins.

Who are the officers and directors of THE ORIANNE SOCIETY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 15 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,796 (Christopher Jenkins, Director and CEO).

How much revenue does THE ORIANNE SOCIETY have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,271,639, expenses of $2,228,510 and total assets of $4,518,295 at year end.

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