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Friends of Ncrd

EIN 26-3325407 · Nehalem, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood72 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission is to support programs and projects of North County Recreation District through promotion, fundraising, and providing scholarships (for user fees) to encourage inclusion for all.

Income
$233,153
Spending
$30,773
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $15,000 spent. New aquatic center construction:During the 23/24 fiscal year, Friends contributed $15,000 from our own fundraising efforts to the pool project. Friends of NCRD also provided a conduit for donations and grants awarded to NCRD through our on line donation account for donors wanting to use a non-profit organization. Friends of NCRD(ie, the gala dinner held in May) that generated donations for the pool project.
  2. $14,500 spent. Scholarships for patrons user fees:Scholarships are distributed quarterly based on a formula and system that NCRD staff has developed that protects patron confidentiality. During 2024 year, Friends of NCRD gave over $14,500 in scholarships for user fees to NCRD patrons.
  3. $1,000 spent. Fitness Center upgrades: Friends of NCRD sponsor a raffle fundraiser in February of each year to benefit upgrades to fitness center equipment. Friends of NCRD budgets $1,000 to sponsor the event and helps to generate donations of gifts; NCRD funds the remaining costs of room space and staff time. In 2024, this fundraiser gleaned over $10,000 for new equipment.
  4. $273 spent. Operating/Office Expenses

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 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 October 2009.

    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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