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Mt Hood Community College District Foundation Inc

EIN 23-7061622 · Gresham, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To support the success of students and alumni at the college. The foundation works with donors, community members, and past and present students to provide resources that help students succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Income
$2.7 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
63%
Reserves
24.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
0
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$149,266, director & vp of college advancement

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 559% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    63% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 20 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $714,525 spent. Scholarships: Awarded annually and by school term, scholarships are funded by donations from corporations, foundations, individuals and organizations as well as proceeds from the annual MHCC Foundation auction. Once funding is available, scholarships are advertised for student application. A MHCC Financial Aid representative and the MHCCD Foundation Scholarship and Grants Committee members review the applications and determine recipients based upon the established scholarship criteria. Approximately $714,525 was awarded to 246 students in the 2024-2025 fiscal year. These scholarship awards aid students in paying for tuition, fees, books, and support services.
  2. $160,236 spent. Program Funds: Program funds are specifically established for use in a particular division, department or program. These funds are used for program equipment, student conference fees, professional development for instructors, and projects and assistance to benefit students and employees. Donors may designate their gift to any existing program fund or can initiate a fund if circumstances warrant. Funding for program support typically comes from donor designations as well as grants from foundations or organizations. Approximately $132,344 was funded to the College program areas in the 2024-2025 fiscal year.
  3. $47,763 spent. Foundation support of the College: Annually the College determines private funding priorities and presents a request to the MHCCD Foundation Finance Committee for recommendation to the Foundation Board for approval. Typically, the College President makes the request. In 2024-2025, the Foundation supported the College with payments or transfers from the Board Designated General Fund for the following:$7,000 OER Grant; $4,500 Staff & Teacher Awards; $36,263 GIK Donations
  4. $85,000 spent. During the tax year, the Foundation expended funds in support of advocacy related to the Mt. Hood Community College Capital Bond Ballot Measure. The Finance Committee voted to allocate the $80,000 generally used for College President recommendations to bond related outreach and advocacy activities conducted by Friends of MHCC. In addition, $5,000 of donor directed funds were expended to support ballot measure advocacy efforts.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 April 1970.

    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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