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Ophelias Place

EIN 27-4675345 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OPHELIA'S PLACE IS A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR GIRLS AGES 10 TO 18 BY PROVIDING AN AFTER SCHOOL SKILL BUILDING PROGRAM, INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS AND OTHER CONSULTING SERVICES.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
59%
Reserves
1.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
51
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$106,911, executive director

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 26% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    0 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 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 (5)
  1. $342,585 spent. INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING: OPHELIA'S PLACE PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL, INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY COUNSELING FOR GIRLS AGES 10-18 USING STRENGTH-BASED, GIRL CENTERED AND GOAL-FOCUSED APPROACH. FORM WAS AMENDED TO ADD 28 IN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE. LINE 4A WENT FROM 342,578 TO 342,585 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4B WENT FROM 329,891 TO 329,898 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4C WENT FROM 291,826 TO 291,832 FOR AN EXTRA 6 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4D WENT FROM 304,513 TO 304,521 FOR AN EXTRA 8 IN EXPENSES. THE SUM OF THE EXTRA EXPENSES IN EACH LINE ADD UP TO THE DIFFERENCE ON LINE 4E WHICH WENT FROM 1,268,808 TO 1,268,836 FOR AN EXTRA 28 IN EXPENSE.
  2. $329,898 spent. SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS: OPHELIA'S PLACE PARTNERS WITH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH CURRENT AND RELEVANT INFORMATION FO HEALTHLY RELATIONSHIPS, BULLYING AND HARRASSMENT AND ONLINE SAFETY. FORM WAS AMENDED TO ADD 28 IN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE. LINE 4A WENT FROM 342,578 TO 342,585 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4B WENT FROM 329,891 TO 329,898 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4C WENT FROM 291,826 TO 291,832 FOR AN EXTRA 6 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4D WENT FROM 304,513 TO 304,521 FOR AN EXTRA 8 IN EXPENSES. THE SUM OF THE EXTRA EXPENSES IN EACH LINE ADD UP TO THE DIFFERENCE ON LINE 4E WHICH WENT FROM 1,268,808 TO 1,268,836 FOR AN EXTRA 28 IN EXPENSE.
  3. $291,832 spent. OTHER PROGRAM EVENTS: OPHELIA'S PLACE HOSTS VARIOUS PARENT-DAUGHTER EVENTS INCLUDING WORKSHOPS AND GROUPS AS WELL AS GIRLS CON, AN ESTEEM-FOCUSED EVENT MODELED ON THE FAMOUS COMIC CON. OTHER EVENTS HAPPEN THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH INCLUDE TRAININGS FOR PARENTS AND HUMAN SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, PRESENTATIONS TO SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS AND TABLING AT COMMUNITY EVENTS. FORM WAS AMENDED TO ADD 28 IN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE. LINE 4A WENT FROM 342,578 TO 342,585 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4B WENT FROM 329,891 TO 329,898 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4C WENT FROM 291,826 TO 291,832 FOR AN EXTRA 6 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4D WENT FROM 304,513 TO 304,521 FOR AN EXTRA 8 IN EXPENSES. THE SUM OF THE EXTRA EXPENSES IN EACH LINE ADD UP TO THE DIFFERENCE ON LINE 4E WHICH WENT FROM 1,268,808 TO 1,268,836 FOR AN EXTRA 28 IN EXPENSE.
  4. $304,521 spent. DROP-IN: GIRLS ARE WELCOME AT OPHELIA'S PLACE LOCATIONS AFTER SCHOOL. HOURS ARE DEPENDENT ON THE LOCATION. GIRLS COME TO BE IN A SAFE PLACE WITH TRUSTED ADULTS, TO MAKE FRIENDS AND ACCESS SUPPORT AND SKILL BUILDING CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS.SKILL BUILDING CLASSES: OPHELIA'S PLACE OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL SKILL BUILDING PROGRAM FOR GIRLS AT OUR EUGENE, JUNCTON CITY LOCATIONS AND VIRTUALLY.
  5. FORM WAS AMENDED TO ADD 28 IN ADDITIONAL EXPENSE. LINE 4A WENT FROM 342,578 TO 342,585 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4B WENT FROM 329,891 TO 329,898 FOR AN EXTRA 7 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4C WENT FROM 291,826 TO 291,832 FOR AN EXTRA 6 IN EXPENSES. LINE 4D WENT FROM 304,513 TO 304,521 FOR AN EXTRA 8 IN EXPENSES. THE SUM OF THE EXTRA EXPENSES IN EACH LINE ADD UP TO THE DIFFERENCE ON LINE 4E WHICH WENT FROM 1,268,808 TO 1,268,836 FOR AN EXTRA 28 IN EXPENSE.

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 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 June 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 October 2011.

    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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