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Open Doors for Multicultural Families

EIN 27-1206272 · Kent, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$6.9 million
Spending
$6.7 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
6.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 72%
Employees
71
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$201,039, executive 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

Good: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (4)
  1. $2.1 million spent. FAMILY SUPPORT SYSTEMS: THESE PROGRAMS EMPOWER FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY RESPONSIVE SUPPORT TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS. IT REDUCES BARRIERS TO SERVICES, BUILDS CONFIDENCE IN ADVOCACY, AND PROMOTES INDEPENDENCE THROUGH PERSONALIZED PLANNING AND EDUCATION ON RIGHTS AND BENEFITS. CORE SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE NAVIGATION, LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL SUPPORT, REFERRALS, AND SYSTEM CHANGE ADVOCACY. THE PROGRAM IS BUILT ON A FOUNDATION OF CULTURAL COMPETENCY, MULTILINGUAL CAPACITY, STRONG PARTNERSHIPS, AND ONGOING STAFF DEVELOPMENT, WITH A DEEP UNDERSTANDING THAT EXISTING SYSTEMS OFTEN EXCLUDE MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES AND REQUIRE THOUGHTFUL, ADAPTIVE SUPPORT. WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON AND IEP MINI CONFERENCE TO SUPPORT A 3-SESSION SERIES IN IEP PROCESS, ADVOCACY AND NAVIGATION. WE ALSO HOLD COMMUNITY CAFES TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, NETWORKING AND RESOURCE SHARING TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY IN THEIR OWN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVE.
  2. $1.4 million spent. TRANSITION PROGRAMMING 14-26: THIS MODEL DELIVERS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PROGRAMMING THAT SUPPORTS YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING IEP GOALS, BUILDING ADVOCACY AND JOB READINESS SKILLS, SUPPORT IN COLLEGE PATHWAYS, AND FORMING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS. THROUGH MENTORSHIP, PEER CONNECTIONS, AND HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT, THE PROGRAM FOSTERS GRADUATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND A STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE CURRENTLY HOLDING PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS DURING SCHOOL HOURS FOR TWO HIGH SCHOOLS AND EXPANDING COMMUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH WEEKLY VIRTUAL ENGAGEMENT AND MONTHLY IN PERSON ACTIVITIES.
  3. $1.3 million spent. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: THESE PROGRAMS EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO BECOME SKILLED ADVOCATES AND CIVIC LEADERS. IT FOSTERS SELF-ADVOCACY, DISABILITY PRIDE, AND POLICY ENGAGEMENT, WHILE SUPPORTING FAMILIES IN NAVIGATING SYSTEMS AND BUILDING COALITIONS. AT ITS CORE, THE PROGRAM DRIVES INCLUSIVE POLICY REFORM AND SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. (SALT) WE JUST FINISH OUR 4TH COHORT OF SELF ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP TRAINING. A LEADERSHIP COURSE DESIGNED BY AND FOR MULTICULTURAL PEOPLE WITH IDD/DD. WE ALSO COMPLETED OUR FIRST DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY CONFERENCE WHICH CREATED A PROTECTED AND INCLUSIVE SPACE WHERE CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE ADVOCATES WITH I/DD, THEIR FAMILIES, AND SUPPORTERS, CAN GATHER, CONNECT, AND ENGAGE MEANINGFULLY. IN THIS SPACE, THE EXPERIENCES, WISDOM, AND NEEDS OF THESE PRECIOUS COMMUNITY MEMBERS WILL BE CENTERED
  4. $910,984 spent. ECONOMIC STABILITY DEPARTMENT: THE ECONOMIC STABILITY DEPARTMENT (ESD) FOCUSES ON EXPANDING HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES SERVED BY ODMF. IT ALSO COLLABORATES ACROSS DEPARTMENTS AND WITH EXTERNAL PARTNERS TO BUILD CAPACITY AND SECURE RESOURCES THAT MEET EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT, THEY IDENTIFIED AND PURSUED NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES, INCLUDING A PROPOSAL FOR A HOMELESSNESS DIVERSION PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, THE DEPARTMENT HAS ENGAGED IN STRATEGIC PLANNING, COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, AND WELCOMED A NEW INTERN TO SUPPORT ONGOING INITIATIVES.

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 February 2010.

    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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