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Oregon Tradeswomen Inc

EIN 31-1655001 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OREGON TRADESWOMEN HELPS TRANSFORM LIVES BY BUILDING COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE THROUGH EMPOOWERMENT, TRAINING, CAREER EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN THE SKILLED TRADES. OREGON TRADESWOMEN'S COMMITMENT TO HELP WOMEN ACHIEVE ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE IS INTEGRATED IN OUR VALUES, PROGRAMS, ADVOCACY, AND DIRECT SERVICE WORK.

Income
$2.8 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
24
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$172,226, past exec. dir.

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 96% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 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 (3)
  1. $2.2 million spent. PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: OTI'S TRADES AND APPRENTICESHIP CAREER CLASS (TACC) IS A 192-HOUR, OREGON BUREAU OF LABOR AND INDUSTRIES CERTIFIED PRE-APPRENTICESHIP CLASS FOR WOMEN. CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION AND FIELD WORK HELP PREPARE WOMEN FOR A HIGH SKILL, HIGH WAGE CAREER IN THE TRADES. THE PARTICIPANTS ALSO LEARN ABOUT REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP; AN "EARN WHILE YOU LEARN MODEL" WHICH IS OFTEN THE NEXT STEP TO CAREER PATHWAYS IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.INDIVIDUALS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETING THE PROGRAM RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION RECOGNIZED BY INDUSTRY REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS AND EMPLOYERS.OREGON TRADESWOMEN PRODUCES AN ANNUAL CAREER FAIR TO HELP FILL THE IMMINENT GAP IN THE LABOR FORCE THAT WILL BE CREATED WITH RECORD-LEVELS OF UPCOMING RETIREMENTS OF SKILLED TRADES PEOPLE, AND TO INCREASE THE OVERALL NUMBER OF WOMEN WORKING IN TRADES CAREERS.
  2. $48,672 spent. RISE UP (RESPECT, INCLUSION, SAFETY AND EQUITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION TRADES) IS A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE PROGRAM DESIGNED PROVIDE ALL WORKERS WITH THE TOOLS AND SUPPORT NECESSARY TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A SAFE, INCLUSIVE, AND PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR EVERYONE. RISE UP PROVIDES INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICE WORKPLACE CONSULTING AND TRAINING TO HELP CONTRACTORS AND SUB-CONTRACTORS CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT OF PRODUCTIVITY, SAFETY, AND EQUITY IN CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AND ON WORK SITES.
  3. $41,302 spent. ADVOCACY: OTI GIVES TRADESWOMEN THE SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITY IN THE TRADES. THROUGH ITS CORE PROGRAMS, OREGON TRADESWOMEN WORKS TO:-RECRUIT, TRAIN, PLACE AND RETAIN WOMEN IN THE ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL, HIGHWAY AND UTILITY TRADES-ENCOURAGE MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AGED GIRLS TO LEARN ABOUT TRADES CAREERS OPTIONS THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES-ADDRESS BROADER ISSUES OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, ACCESS TO APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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 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 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 July 1999.

    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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