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Rose Haven Cic

EIN 20-5922682 · Portland, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ROSE HAVEN'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE DAY SHELTER, RESOURCES, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS TO WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND MARGINALIZED GENDERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY.

Income
$3.8 million
Spending
$2.8 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
22.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
37
Volunteers
1,304
Highest pay
$137,500, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 25% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $2.0 million spent. ROSE HAVEN SERVES WOMEN, CHILDREN, AND MARGINALIZED GENDERS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY IN PORTLAND, OREGON. THE CONTINUED INCREASE IN DEMAND FOR DAYTIME SERVICES BROUGHT A RECORD 4,294 GUESTS TO OUR DOORS, OF WHICH 1,532 WERE BRAND NEW TO ROSE HAVEN. EACH WERE MET WITH ROSE HAVEN HOSPITALITY, GREETED BY NAME, AND GUIDED THROUGH GETTING THEIR NEEDS MET. IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED 3,424 ADULTS AND 870 CHILDREN WHO COLLECTIVELY VISITED 28,258 TIMES.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OWE MET BASIC NEEDS (70,018 MEALS; 3,348 SHOWERS; 18,773 HYGIENE SUPPLIES; 20,716 EMERGENCY OUTFITS; RESTROOM ACCESS) TO STABILIZE GUESTS. WE OFFERED ONSITE MEDICAL SUPPORT (2,997 NURSING VISITS) AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION (2,832 MEETINGS) TO HELP EMPOWER GUESTS FOR A BETTER FUTURE. OUR MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDED CRITICAL SUPPORT TO A DEMOGRAPHIC LACKING ACCESS TO THESE RESOURCES (5,051 EMOTIONAL SUPPORT MEETINGS, 162 CRISIS DE-ESCALATIONS, 67 SUPPORT GROUP PARTICIPANTS, 223 REFERRALS). IN 2024, THIS WORK WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR EXCEPTIONALLY DEDICATED AND CARING STAFF OF 27, 1,304 VOLUNTEERS, 65 INTERNS, 100+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND THOUSANDS OF IN-KIND AND FINANCIAL DONORS. THE BEST IN OUR COMMUNITY SHOWED UP TO SUPPORT THEIR NEIGHBORS IN NEED DURING THIS HUMANITARIAN CRISIS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2007.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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