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Sheltercare

EIN 23-7115003 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SHELTERCARE OFFERS A VARIETY OF HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR THOSE FACING HOMELESSNESS WITH A COMMITTED FOCUS ON THE COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS DEALING WITH PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES, ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES AND HOMELESS FAMILIES. SHELTERCARE PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING, SHORT TERM HOUSING AND PERMANENT SUPPORTED HOUSING AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, SHELTERCARE PROVIDES SUPPORT TO BUILD SKILLS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING AND HOUSEHOLD STABILITY.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$7.4 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
96
Volunteers
173
Highest pay
$139,589, fin. dir. th

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

Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 68% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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 (3)
  1. $4.6 million spent. HOUSING PROGRAMS: SHELTERCARE PROVIDES EMERGENCY HOUSING, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, AND PREVENTION SERVICES TO UNHOUSED COMMUNITY MEMBERS OR THOSE AT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING. 260 FAMILIES WERE PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO AVOID LOSING THEIR HOUSING. 130 FAMILIES WERE TEMPORARILY HOUSED WHEN EXPERIENCING A CRISIS IN THEIR HOUSING. DURING THEIR STAY, THOSE FAMILIES WORK WITH STAFF TO SECURE PERMANENT AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND UPON EXIT, 51 OUT OF 57 TRANSITIONED TO PERMANENT HOUSING. IN ADDITION, SHELTERCARE ALSO PROVIDED SHORT TERM HOUSING FOR 62 HOMELESS ADULTS WHO NEEDED A SAFE PLACE TO CONTINUE RECOVERY AFTER A HOSPITAL STAY.
  2. $553,786 spent. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES: SHELTERCARE PROVIDES OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN THE EUGENE AND SPRINGFIELD AREA. OUR GOAL IS TO WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH CLIENTS ON A PLAN OF CARE TO MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS AND TO HELP SUPPORT MANAGING METNTAL HEALTH CONCERNS TO IMPROVE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. WE PROVIDE SERVICES EITHER IN-PERSON, VIA TELEHEALTH, OR IN THE COMMUNITY. SERVICES INCLUDE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, INCLUDING ASSESSMENT, TREATMENT PLANNING, THERAPY, SKILL BUILDING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CARE COORDINATION. 109 INDIVIDUALS REVEIVED OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES DURING THE FISCAL YEAR.
  3. $76,036 spent. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES: SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SUPPORTED HOUSING PROGRAMS IN EUGENE AND SPRINGFIELD, WHICH INCLUDES THREE HOUSING FACILITIES FOR ADULTS WITH ACQUIRED BRAIN INJURIES AND/OR PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES.

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 February 1997.

    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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