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EIN 26-0733729 · Mcminnville, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair57 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF GIVE A LITTLE IS TO PROVIDE MONETARY ASSISTANCE TO PERSONS IN YAMHILL COUNTY WHO ARE EXPERIENCING ADVERSITY OR CRISIS AS WELL AS TO ALLEVIATE HARDSHIPS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THOSE ON VERY LIMITED BUDGETS.

Income
$253,149
Spending
$278,224
Spent on programs
58%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
2
Volunteers
55
Highest pay
$46,800, admin 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

Fair: 57 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    58% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    6 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 (5)
  1. $60,221 spent. 99 GAL FRIENDS A PHILANTHROPIC GIVING CIRCLE OF WOMEN WHO EACH DONATE BETWEEN $300 AND $2,000 PER YEAR. THE FUNDS ARE POOLED TO AWARD YEARLY IMPACT GRANTS TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS FOR PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES THAT WILL ADDRESS NEEDS IN UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS THROUGHOUT YAMHILL COUNTY. THE GRANTS COVER FOUR AREAS: ARTS AND CULTURE; CHILDREN, EDUCATION, AND SCHOOLS; SENIOR CITIZEN WELFARE; AND WOMENS HEALTH. WE HAVE ALREADY ISSUED FUNDING FOR 11 IMPACT GRANTS FOR 2023 (PAID IN 2024), 35 IMPACT GRANTS FOR 2024, AND WE ARE INTO THE 2025 GRANT CYCLE.
  2. $47,954 spent. SENIOR CITIZENS OUTREACH A SEVERE NEED FOR INCREASED SERVICES TO OUR LOCAL SENIOR CITIZENS COMMUNITY HAS BEEN THE DIRECT EFFECT OF THE FALLOUT OF THE PANDEMIC. NEEDS WERE MET FOR CRITICAL AID WITH FANS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, RADIOS, MAGNIFYING LAMPS, GIFT CARDS, AND SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER TO HELP KEEP THEM UP TO DATE AND IN CONTACT WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY. APPLICATIONS FOR AID ARE ALSO RECEIVED DIRECTLY AND WITH THE SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY REFERRAL PROGRAMS.
  3. $40,045 spent. INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS ONE TIME MONETARY ASSISTANCE IS GIVEN TO THOSE IN DESPERATE SITUATIONS DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. FUNDS ARE GIVEN TO HELP WITH EMERGENCY HOUSING, UTILITIES, CAR REPAIRS, INSURANCE, AND OTHER CRISIS SITUATION NEEDS. LOCAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS ACCEPT AND REVIEW THE INITIAL APPLICATIONS AND THESE REFERRAL PARTNERS ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PROCESS OF FUND DISBURSEMENT. THE MAJORITY OF FUNDS RECEIVED ARE UNDESIGNATED AND APPLIED TO ALL PROGRAMS AS NEEDED.
  4. $14,321 spent. SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A WELL-ESTABLISHED PROGRAM OF IDENTIFYING AND MEETING THE NEEDS OF STUDENTS OF ALL AGES IN THE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. COORDINATION BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION'S LIAISONS, SCHOOL OFFICIALS, AND TEACHERS ENABLES THE STUDENTS TO RECEIVE SPECIFIC NECESSITIES, INCLUDING CLOTHING, SHOES, OUTERWEAR, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, COMPUTER EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER ITEMS THAT HELP THE STUDENTS HAVE A DIGNIFIED SCHOOL EXPERIENCE. A COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP IS OFFERED TO A DESERVING STUDENT CHOSEN ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
  5. JOB SEEKERS WE ARE ABLE TO ASSIST PEOPLE WHO ARE JUST SHORT OF REACHING THEIR GOAL OF BECOMING GAINFULLY EMPLOYED AND SELF-SUSTAINING BY HELPING WITH EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING FEES; WORK LICENSES AND CERTIFICATION; EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS; AND OTHER COSTS TO ATTAIN EMPLOYMENT.

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 April 2008.

    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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