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Oregon League of Minority Voters

EIN 26-1669456 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF MINORITY CIVIC RIGHTS THROUGH EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT AND BRINGING A VOICE TO THE ISSUES THAT UNIQUELY IMPACT COMMUNITIES OF COLOR.

Income
$577,821
Spending
$424,105
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes -0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 72 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $269,125 spent. THE SPEECH AND DEBATE LEADERSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS FROM OREGON HIGH SCHOOLS & COMMUNITY COLLEGES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE CIVIC LEADERSHIP BY DEVELOPING RESEARCH, SPEECH WRITING, PUBLIC SPEAKING,CRITICAL THINKING, EFFECTIVE DEBATE, AND NETWORKING SKILLS. THE STUDENTS ARE MENTORED BY EXPERTS & COMMUNITY LEADERS. THIS PROGRAM ALSO PREPARES AND EMPOWERS OUR YOUNG CITIZENS TO BECOME FUTURE LEADERS COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING OUR SOCIETYS CRITICAL ISSUES. PROGRAM STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP THEIR ABILITIES TO SPEAK AND ARTICULATE THEIR THOUGHTS AND DEVELOP LIFELONG CONFIDENCE TO BE ASSERTIVE IN THEIR AMBITIONS. THE PROGRAM HAS GRADUATED OVER 350 STUDENTS FROM EVERY RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS BACKGROUND IN 14 SCHOOLS ACROSS THE STATE. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL, WITH A 100 PERCENT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND COLLEGE ATTENDANCE RATE; MOST ARE FIRST-GENERATION STUDENTS AND NEW AMERICANS.
  2. $37,678 spent. THE LEAGUE OF MINORITY VOTERS MADE 20 MILLION CONTACTS WITH VOTERS THIS ELECTION CYCLE WITH OUR GET OUT THE VOTE INITIATIVE AND VOTER REGISTRATION EFFORTS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL & NATIONAL MEDIA AND VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS. THROUGH OUR LIFT EVERY VOICE & VOTE CAMPAIGN IN OREGON, CALIFORNIA, WASHINGTON, VIRGINIA, MARYLAND, AND MINNESOTA, WE ACHIEVED A RECORD-BREAKING 4.2 MILLION PEOPLE RECEIVING VOTING INFORMATION ACROSS THE BOARD. WE SURGED OUR USE OF ETHNIC LANGUAGES AND TRANSLATION INITIATIVES TO REACH OVER 2 MILLION NEW VOTERS. WE CELEBRATED OUR NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY WITH BIPARTISAN EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. OUR STATE CHAPTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY ORGANIZED CANDIDATE AND PLANNING ISSUES FORUMS. WE PARTNERED WITH KATU NEWS, PART OF SINCLAIR MEDIA INC., CAMBIA HEALTH FOUNDATION, K&L GATES LAW, AND STANFORD UNIVERSITY TO ACHIEVE THIS MILESTONE. ADDITIONALLY, OUR NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL REACHED OVER 900,000 YOUTH CONTACTS.
  3. $32,295 spent. THE LEAGUE OF MINORITY VOTERS STATE OF CIVIL RIGHTS/CANDIDATE FORUM IS A COMMUNITY INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO ADDRESS CRITICAL CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES AND PROMOTE SOLUTIONS TO OUR SOCIETYS RACIAL DIVIDE. IT DISCUSSES SYSTEMIC AND INSTITUTIONAL REMEDIES FOR RACIAL AND CIVIL RIGHTS CHALLENGES. FOR OVER 15 YEARS, THE FORUM HAS SUCCESSFULLY ENGAGED LEADERS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL DIALOGUES. THE EVENT HONORS OUTSTANDING INDIVIDUALS WITH THE CIVIL RIGHTS CHAMPION AWARD FOR THEIR ONGOING EFFORTS IN ADVANCING CIVIL RIGHTS THROUGH A BIPARTISAN LENS. THE FORUM PROVIDES A CRUCIAL PLATFORM FOR DIALOGUE, EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES TO TAKE ACTION IN WAYS THAT UNITE OUR ASPIRATIONS FOR A MORE PERFECT UNION.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2020 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 September 2020.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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