Project Orbis International
Project Orbis International Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Orbis builds strong and sustainable eye care systems globally that put treatment and prevention within reach.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $353K Derek Hodkey, 0.1% of spending
- Revenue
- $323.4M 99.3% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $317.4M 93.4% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $69.5M end of 2025
- Savings
- 2.6 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 70 employees, 200 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 93.4¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, Project Orbis International spent 4¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $321.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXNet assets: $52.9M to $69.5M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.
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The questions people ask about the Project Orbis International.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the Project Orbis International CEO make?
Derek Hodkey, Chief Executive Officer, Thru 3/14/25, received $353,326 in reportable compensation in 2025, 0.1% of Project Orbis International's $317.4M in spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part VIIWhat percentage of Project Orbis International donations go to programs?
Project Orbis International reported 93.4% of 2025 spending as programs, 4.5% as fundraising and 2% as management.
Form 990 (2025), Part IXHow much money does Project Orbis International have?
Net assets were $69.5M at the end of 2025, about 2.6 months of spending.
Form 990 (2025), Part XDoes Project Orbis International have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2025)Every number, traced.
- Project Orbis International Form 990, 2025 (IRS e-file)
- Project Orbis International Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “Project Orbis International: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/project-orbis-international/