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Oregon Schools Foundation

EIN 34-1691643 · Oregon, OH

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ACCEPT, MANAGE AND DISTRIBUTE GIFTS ACCORDING TO DONOR DESIGNATION IN ORDER TO ENRICH, INSPIRE, EXPAND, AND STRENGTHEN EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE OREGON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Income
$409,056
Spending
$238,951
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
46.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$12,000, executive di

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 46.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 42% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 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. $195,069 spent. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE DESIGNATED BY ITS CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS FOR USE ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND EDUCATION RELATED INITIATIVES. SUCH FUNDS ARE UTILIZED FOR EFFORTS SUCH AS INSTALLATION OF THE LU INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUND AT STARR ELEMENTARY, UPGRADES TO CLAY VISITOR PRESS BOX, BASEBALL PRESS BOX AREA AND CAREER TECH DEPT EQUIPMENT, FUNDS PROVIDED TO ENABLE CAREER TECH STUDENTS TO BE JOB READY WITH EQUIPMENT AND GEAR WHILE WORKING, (2) NEW CLAY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE NEW FACILITY DOG AT COY ELEMENTARY. PRIVATE GIFTS FUNDED THE NEW MURAL ON CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S SMOKESTACK, PAID OFF LUNCH ACCOUNTS AT CHRISTMAS, SUPPORTED THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT FOR SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE, BOOK PURCHASE FOR STARR ELEMENTARY BOOK VENDING MACHINE. THESE FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S OPERATION GRADUATION EFFORT AND FOR OREGON CITY SCHOOL'S KELLER EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. ALSO FUNDS ARE UTILIZED FOR ANNUAL PROGRAM FEES TO SUPPORT FIRST LEGO LEAGUE GRADES 3-8. THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES CONTRIBUTIONS THAT ARE DESIGNATED BY ITS CORPORATE AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS FOR USE ON SPECIFIC PROJECTS AND EDUCATION RELATED INITIATIVES. SUCH FUNDS ARE UTILIZED FOR EFFORTS SUCH AS INSTALLATION OF THE LU INTERACTIVE PLAYGROUND AT STARR ELEMENTARY, UPGRADES TO CLAY VISITOR PRESS BOX, BASEBALL PRESS BOX AREA AND CAREER TECH DEPT EQUIPMENT, FUNDS PROVIDED TO ENABLE CAREER TECH STUDENTS TO BE JOB READY WITH EQUIPMENT AND GEAR WHILE WORKING, (2) NEW CLAY SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS, AND THE NEW FACILITY DOG AT COY ELEMENTARY. PRIVATE GIFTS FUNDED THE NEW MURAL ON CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S SMOKESTACK, PAID OFF LUNCH ACCOUNTS AT CHRISTMAS, SUPPORTED THE PERFORMING ARTS DEPARTMENT FOR SYMPHONY PERFORMANCE, BOOK PURCHASE FOR STARR ELEMENTARY BOOK VENDING MACHINE. THESE FUNDS ARE ALSO USED FOR CLAY HIGH SCHOOL'S OPERATION GRADUATION EFFORT AND FOR OREGON CITY SCHOOL'S KELLER EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM. ALSO FUNDS ARE UTILIZED FOR ANNUAL PROGRAM FEES TO SUPPORT FIRST LEGO LEAGUE GRADES 3-8.
  2. $38,618 spent. THE PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO PROJECT BEGAN IN 2021. THE OREGON SCHOOLS SYSTEM UNDERTOOK A SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATION OF ITS EXISTING FACILITIES TO ACCOMMODATE A PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO WHICH WILL HOUSE A DANCE STUDIO, A RECORDING STUDIO FOR MUSICAL PRODUCTION, AND A 1,000 FT. ADDITION FOR THE STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT AND COSTUMES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTISTS.
  3. THE ANNUAL FUND CAMPAIGN RECEIVES INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS EACH YEAR THAT ENABLE IT TO FUND ONGOING OPERATIONS IN AREAS OF ACADEMICS, ART AND ATHLETICS. DURING THE PAST YEAR THESE RESOURCES WERE USED TO ASSIST IN ENABLING THE OREGON SCHOOL SYSTEM TO MEET AND TO IMPROVE ITS EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

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 February 1992.

    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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