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The 990 read · EIN 23-7297651 · NY · Fiscal year 2025

Project Orbis International

Project Orbis International Inc: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“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
Form 990 (2025), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

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.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2025

Of each dollar it spent, 93.4¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
93.4¢
Programs, $296.6M
4.5¢
Fundraising, $14.4M
2.0¢
Admin, $6.5M
Form 990 (2025), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
4¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Project Orbis International spent 4¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $321.0M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · The savings

Net assets: $52.9M to $69.5M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2025.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2025)
04 · Who gets paid

The 8 highest-paid people.

Reportable pay in 2025, from the charity and related organizations.

Derek Hodkey
Chief Executive Officer, Thru 3/14/25
$353,326
David Hunter Cherwek
VP Clinical Services & Tech
$335,345
Kim Goldsmith-N'diaye
Chief Development Officer, Thru 6/18/25
$320,225
Manu Nathan General Counsel
& Chief Compliance Officer
$298,616
Mary Lau
Executive Director - Hong Kong
$289,880
Mark White
Chief Financial & Admin Officer
$233,171
Bruce Johnson Director
Aircraft Operations & Maintenance
$222,414
Jeanne Josephson
Director, Research & Analysis
$222,174
Form 990 (2025), Part VII, Section A
Largest outside contractors
ContractorServicePaid
Givebridge IncFundraising$1,195,107
Lautman Maska Neill & CompanyFundraising$799,783
Kelly England Consulting LLC Dba MultFundraising strategy/donor development$280,520
Korn Ferry (us)Executive search and recruiting services$251,233
Universal Mission Support Company LLCFlight coordination$184,042
Form 990 (2025), Part VII, Section B
05 · Questions

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 VII

What 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 IX

How 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 X

Does 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)
06 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Project Orbis International Form 990, 2025 (IRS e-file)
  2. Project Orbis International Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

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/