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The Native American Rehabilitation Assoc of the Northwest Inc

EIN 23-7098400 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT TO AMERICAN INDIANS, ALASKA NATIVES, AND OTHER PEOPLE WHO SEEK OUR CARE.

Income
$71.1 million
Spending
$65.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 64%
Employees
568
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$345,001, cmo

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

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 45% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    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 September 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. $9.3 million spent. HOUSING - THE NARA NORTHWEST HOUSING PROGRAM PROVIDES SAFE, STABLE, AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE LONG-TERM HOUSING STABILITY, SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND IMPROVED OVERALL WELL-BEING. THROUGH REFERRALS WITH THE COUNTIES' CONTINUUM OF CARE, THE PROGRAM OFFERS BOTH SHORT-TERM AND LONG-TERM HOUSING PLANNING, INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, RESOURCE COORDINATION, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TAILORED TO EACH PARTICIPANT'S UNIQUE NEEDS AND GOALS.
  2. $8.7 million spent. ADULT MENTAL HEALTH - THE ADULT MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR ADULTS THROUGH COUNSELING, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, AND CARE COORDINATION. SERVICES ARE DELIVERED USING STRENGTHS-BASED PRACTICES TO SUPPORT RECOVERY AND OVERALL WELLNESS. ( THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT 5 OF NARA'S LOCATIONS)
  3. $15.9 million spent. INDIAN HEALTH CLINIC AND WELLNESS CENTERS - LOCATED AT 703 NE HANCOCK AND 12360 E BURNSIDE, BOTH LOCATIONS PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO THE URBAN INDIAN COMMUNITY AND OTHERS NEEDING SERVICES. IN ADDITION TO PRIMARY CARE, PEDIATRIC SERVICES, INCLUDING WELL BABY/CHILD CARE, HEALTH CARE SUCH AS A BREAST AND CERVICAL CANCER EARLY DETECTION PROJECT, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM, PREGNANT FAMILIES PROGRAM, LABORATORY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES ARE OFFERED.
  4. $24.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER - 17645 NW ST. HELENS HIGHWAY (SCAPPOOSE, OR)THE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDES ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES TO AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE FAMILIES AND OTHERS NEEDING SERVICES. THE SCHEDULE INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, ANGER MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND INTRODUCTION TO SELF-HELP GROUPS SUCH AS ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS, NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS, AND AL-ANON. THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT THE RESIDENTIAL FACILITY SERVES CHILDREN FROM INFANCY TO AGE FIVE. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME/FETAL ALCOHOL EFFECT EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES, PARENTING SKILLS TRAINING, AND FAMILY COUNSELING. A SATELLITE PRIMARY CARE CLINIC IS LOCATED ON-SITE THAT PROVIDES MEDICAL CARE AND HEALTH EDUCATION TO THE CLIENTS AND FAMILIES RESIDING IN THE PROGRAM.OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER - 355 NW DIVISION STREET (GRESHAM, OR)THE OUTPATIENT TREATMENT CENTER PROVIDES ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES TO AMERICAN INDIAN AND ALASKAN NATIVE PEOPLE, PEOPLE INVOLVED WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, AND OTHERS NEEDING SERVICES. SERVICES INCLUDE OUTPATIENT COUNSELING, AFTERCARE SUPPORT, PEER AND RECOVERY SUPPORT MENTORS, DUII DIVERSION PROGRAM, SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, HOUSING AND ENERGY ASSISTANCE SERVICES, AND EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE. TREATMENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, SUPPORT GROUPS, TALKING CIRCLE MEETINGS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, ANGER MANAGEMENT GROUPS, COMMUNITY RESOURCE ADVOCACY, AND REFERRAL SERVICES. THE LEASE FOR THIS PROPERTY ENDED AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2025, AND THESE SERVICES WERE TRANSFERRED FROM OUR SW COLUMBIA ST. TREATMENT CENTER TO OUR OUTPATIENT CLINIC IN GRESHAM, ORTOTEM LODGE - 1438 SE DIVISION (PORTLAND, OR)THE TOTEM LODGE PROGRAM PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR THOSE WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT ADULT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. SERVICES INCLUDE ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, INTENSIVE COMMUNITY SERVICES, SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, A&D SERVICES, TRADITIONAL GROUPS AND ACTIVITIES, AND A DESIGNATED ACT TEAM.OYATE / SUPPORTING SERVICES - 211 SW CARUTHERS (PORTLAND, OR)THIS LOCATION IS WHERE ALL OF NARA NW WHICH PROVIDES SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO OUR PROGRAMS IS LOCATED. ADMINISTRATION TEAMS INCLUDE SENIOR LEADERSHIP, GRANTS ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, ACCOUNTING, AND HUMAN RESOURCES. THE TEAMS THAT WORK OUT OF THIS LOCATION ARE DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PROGRAMS' ADMINISTRATIVE NEEDS, SECURING AND MAINTAINING FUNDING, AND FINANCIAL COMPLIANCE. NARA NW ADMINISTRATION PROVIDES THE NECESSARY DEVELOPMENT, ORGANIZATIONAL, AND MANAGEMENT SUPPORT FOR THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF PROGRAMS ACROSS ALL OF NARA NW'S LOCATIONS.DENTAL PROGRAM - 12750 E STARK (PORTLAND, OR)THE DENTAL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PART OF NARA NW'S SYSTEM OF TREATING THE WHOLE PERSON. DENTAL SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DENTAL PROGRAM INCLUDE BABY TEETH MATTER PROGRAM, PREVENTATIVE DENTAL CARE, RESTORATIVE DENTAL CARE, SIMPLE EXTRACTIONS, BASIC PERIODONTAL PROCEDURES, SPORTS MOUTH GUARDS, SEALANT PROGRAM, AND DENTAL EDUCATION.CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES WELLNESS PROGRAM - 620 NE 2ND AVENUE (GRESHAM, OR)THE CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES WELLNESS PROGRAM IS A TRADITIONAL-BASED PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GIVE SUPPORT TO PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS, AND OTHERS IN THEIR ROLES AS CAREGIVERS OF CHILDREN. THE GOAL OF THIS SERVICE IS TO REDUCE FAMILY STRESS, IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS, MONITOR AND ENHANCE CHILD HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT, AND PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, AND A PREVENTION YOUTH PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED.YOUTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER - 620 NE 2ND AVENUE (GRESHAM, OR)OPENED IN 2017, THIS PROGRAM FACILITY PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT TO YOUTH FROM FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OREGON AND NATIONWIDE AND OTHER POTENTIAL YOUTH FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. THE NARA NW YOUTH RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT CENTER (YRTC) IS A 24-BED UNLOCKED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY PROVIDING A MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAM OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING, PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE, DENTAL CARE, AND HEALTH EDUCATION. THE SCHEDULE INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, ANGER MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, MEDICAL SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 March 1971.

    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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