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Se Works Inc

EIN 31-1575264 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SE WORKS' MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ECONOMIC HEALTH AND WELL BEING OF OUR DIVERSE COMMUNITY BY FACILITATING SUCCESSFUL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS.

Income
$4.0 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
63
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$124,500, exec. 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: 52 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 82% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 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 (3)
  1. $2.6 million spent. ADULT SERVICES - A DROP-IN EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER FOR RESUME DEVELOPMENT, JOB SEARCH ASSISTANCE, SOCIAL SERVICES REFERRALS, AND BASIC SKILLS ENHANCEMENT. THE CENTER ALSO OFFERS SUPPORT SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT RELATED TRAINING. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FREQUENTLY APPLY FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS.
  2. $213,088 spent. YOUTH SERVICES - COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES FOR YOUTH AGES 16-24. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE CAREER PLANNING, OCCUPATIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, COLLEGE PREPARATION, AND JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE. ELIGIBILITY IS ESTABLISHED AND DOCUMENTED PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT.
  3. $811,875 spent. RE-ENTRY SERVICES - AN EMPLOYMENT-FOCUSED CENTER FOR ASSISTING THOSE RETURNING TO THE COMMUNITY FROM INCARCERATION AND JUSTICE-INVOLVED YOUTH TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR TRANSITION TO THEIR NEW LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, GROUP COUNSELING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT, AS WELL AS SUPPORT SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES REFERRALS. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS APPLY FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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