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EIN 26-3967833 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO GET BACK INTO HOUSING - AND TO STAY THERE.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$6.8 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 50%
Employees
61
Volunteers
233
Highest pay
$192,354, executive director

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 49% 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

    16 of 20

    It owes 28% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $2.3 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S HOUSING FIRST PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS MOVE QUICKLY BACK INTO HOMES. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS FAMILIES PAY SECURITY DEPOSITS AND UP TO A YEAR OF RENT ASSISTANCE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT FOR 24 MONTHS TO HELP FAMILIES CREATE ACTION PLANS, BALANCE THEIR BUDGET, CONNECT TO THEIR NEW COMMUNITY, INCREASE THEIR INCOME BY GETTING JOBS AND EDUCATION, AND LEARN NEW SKILLS THEY USE TO STAY IN THEIR HOUSING. THIS PROGRAM SERVED 246 FAMILIES DURING THE 2024-2025 FISCAL YEAR. BECAUSE OF THE LONG-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES THAT THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES, 87% OF FAMILIES KEEP THEIR HOUSING LONG-TERM.
  2. $2.1 million spent. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES FAMILY VILLAGE SHELTER FOR UP TO 17 HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AT A TIME. FAMILY VILLAGE IS THE FIRST SHELTER IN OREGON DESIGNED FEATURING TRAUMA INFORMED DESIGN AND ARCHITECTURE, WHICH HELPS FAMILIES HEAL FROM THE CRISIS AND TRAUMA OF HOMELESSNESS AND CAN LEAD TO BETTER OUTCOMES LIKE SHORTER SHELTER STAYS AND GREATER SUCCESS MOVING INTO HOUSING. FAMILIES STAYING AT FAMILY VILLAGE EACH HAVE THEIR OWN, PRIVATE BEDROOM WITH REAL BEDS, PLUS THEY HAVE ACCESS TO A FULL-SERVICE KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM, LIBRARY, COMPUTER LAB, CLASSROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, PLAYGROUND, BASKETBALL COURT, VEGETABLE GARDEN, AND DOG WALK AREA. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR, FAMILY VILLAGE HOSTED 65 FAMILIES MADE UP OF 262 KIDS AND PARENTS. ON AVERAGE, FAMILIES STAYED IN SHELTER 106 DAYS BEFORE TRANSITIONING TO PERMANENT HOUSING AND 92% OF FAMILIES MOVED INTO HOUSING FROM SHELTER.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE PREVENTION PROGRAM HELPS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN PREVENT THEIR HOMELESSNESS IN THE FIRST PLACE BY HELPING THEM STAY IN THEIR HOUSING WHEN FACED WITH EVICTION. THAT WAY, KIDS STAY IN SCHOOL, PARENTS CAN BE NEAR THEIR JOBS, AND FAMILIES REMAIN IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION PAYS BACK RENT AND UTILITIES FOR FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF EMERGENCY AND PROVIDES SHORT TERM CASE MANAGEMENT TO HELP THEM STABILIZE. THE PREVENTION PROGRAM SERVED 237 FAMILIES MADE UP OF 933 KIDS AND PARENTS.
  4. $127,067 spent. WORLDWIDE RESEARCH SHOWS THAT SUPPLYING FOLKS WITH UNRESTRICTED CASH IS THE FASTEST WAY TO END POVERTY. MOTIVATED BY THESE STUDIES, THE ORGANIZATION IS CONDUCTING A PILOT PROGRAM CALLED CASH TRANSFER (BASIC INCOME GUARANTEE) THAT PROVIDES $575 ONCE A MONTH FOR TWO YEARS TO FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN. THE BASIC INCOME GUARANTEE PROGRAM SERVED 20 FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.

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 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 August 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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