Oregon Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators
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What it says it does
TO UNITE FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT THOSE PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PRIVATE PERSONS ENGAGED IN THE CONTROL OF ARSON AND KINDRED CRIMES. TO PROVIDE FOR EXCHANGE OF TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND DEVELOPMENTS. TO COOPERATE WITH OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES AND ASSOCIATIONS TO FURTHER FIRE PREVENTION AND SURPRESSION OF CRIME. TO ENCOURAGE HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AMONG MEMBERS AND TO CONTINUALLY STRIVE TO ELIMINATE ALL FACTORS WHICH INTERFERE WITH ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE.
- Income
- $62,638
- Spending
- $74,643
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
- THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NECESSARY INDUSTRY SPECIFIC TRAINING TO BE EXPERT WITNESSES AND PROVIDE TESTIMONY AS NEEDED IN CRIMINAL CASES. THE EXPERT WITNESS COURTROOM TESTIMONY PROGRAM PROVIDES REAL COURTROOM EXPERIENCE WITH LAWYERS TO TAKE THE STAND FOR DIRECT EXAMINATION AND CROSS EXAMINATION. OREGON IAAI HELD TWO CLASSES WITH A 8 STUDENTS IN 2024. IN SEPTEMBER 2024, OREGON IAAI HELD THE 45TH ANNUAL ADVANCED ARSON TRAINING WITH 87 ATTENDEES OFFERING 24 HOURS OF TESTED CONTINUING EDUCATION. BOTH NATIONAL AND LOCAL INSTRUCTORS WERE PART OF THIS TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIPS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH GRANTS AND SPONSORSHIP FUNDS. ATTENDEES ARE PRIMARILY FROM OREGON, BUT WE OFTEN WELCOME ATTENDEES FROM OTHER STATES.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2007.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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