About Us
Finding Inspiration in Every Turn
The Orion Community Foundation is a Michigan non-profit corporation with an IRS 501(c)(3) tax exempt designation. The Foundation is a resource for all donors to support causes within the Orion community.
By pooling contributions, the Foundation makes more impactful grants ensuring that donors of all means – individuals, families, and businesses – can make a long-lasting difference in their community.
The Foundation accepts, processes, and manages donations and makes grants from these donations in support of programs and organizations that benefit and serve the public.
The Orion Community Foundation is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of community members dedicated to serving the mission of the Foundation.
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of life of the Orion community by serving as a community endowment builder, community grant maker, and a community leader in support of: Community Improvements, Community Partnerships, Community Scholarships, and Community Events.
Meet The Board
Julia Dalrymple
Orion Community Foundation Secretary
Lake Orion High School Educator
Orion Township Board of Trustee
I have three elementary age children - Payton, Amelia and Decklan.
I love Orion, because of the people! Always willing to step up and support our community in good times and in crisis.
Jim Dahlke
Pastor at Woodside Bible Church in Lake Orion
A dad to three girls - Addison, Emma and Paisley and Husband to Sarah Dahlke of 17 years.
I love that Lake Orion is an outdoors community, that the people deeply care for each other and the family culture.
Matt Pfeiffer
Owner of Northern Wholesale Flooring
Orion Township Trustee
Two adult Children, Liam and Paris.
I love Lake Orion because it has given me a livelihood to raise my family in a community that is extremely generous and of course, where living is a vacation!
Ryan Skalnek
General Manager, Skalnek Ford
Lives in Lake Orion with wife Leah and three children.
I love our community's abundance of parks, lakes, and community events, which provide a lot of great local options to stay active with a young family!
Chris Barnett
Orion Township Supervisor
I love Orion because of our people. The uniqueness of our community is incredible, with 42 lakes and parks and trails that are the envy of the region. However, it’s our people that really sets us apart. I have been blown away over and over by the generosity and kindness of our residents. There’s not been a time in our community, when a need has been identified, that our residents have not stood up and responded. It’s incredible. We are truly family.