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Oregon School-Based Health Alliance

EIN 36-4588657 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak41 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO CENTER YOUTH THROUGH THE EXPANSION OF SCHOOL HEALTH SERVICES THAT SHATTER HEALTH AND EDUCATION DISPARITIES, HONOR YOUTH IDENTITIES AND VOICES, AND PRIORITIZE THEIR WELLNESS AND JOY.

Income
$640,130
Spending
$976,166
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
16
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$106,494, executive di

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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 52% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 36% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    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 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 (5)
  1. $485,597 spent. YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND PEER EDUCATION OSBHA EXPANDED YOUTH LEADERSHIP THROUGH PAID INTERNSHIPS, PEER EDUCATION, AND YOUTH-ADULT PARTNERSHIP MODELS. YOUTH CREATED A STATEWIDE ZINE EXPLAINING MINOR CONSENT AND PRIVACY RIGHTS, PROVIDED ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION TO THEIR PEERS AND SCHOOL COMMUNITIES, AND SUPPORTED PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF A SCHOOL HEALTH ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL AND THE JOINING OUR YOUTH (JOY) CONFERENCE. OSBHA ALSO SUPPORTED THE STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL (SOCAC) AND ITS YOUTH COUNCIL, HELPING INTEGRATE YOUTH PERSPECTIVES INTO STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLANNING AND COORDINATION.
  2. $320,310 spent. STATEWIDE SCHOOL HEALTH SYSTEMS SUPPORT OSBHA STRENGTHENED OREGON'S SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH SYSTEM THROUGH TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND CROSS-SECTOR COORDINATION WITH SCHOOLS, PUBLIC HEALTH, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, AND STATE AGENCIES. IN 2024-2025, WE SUPPORTED SCHOOL-BASED HEALTH CENTERS (SBHCS) STATEWIDE, FACILITATED LEARNING COLLABORATIVES FOCUSED ON IMMUNIZATIONS AND STUDENT NUTRITION, AND PROVIDED TAILORED SUPPORT TO DISTRICTS AND LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AUTHORITIES. OSBHA ALSO SUPPORTED THE STATEWIDE SYSTEM OF CARE ADVISORY COUNCIL (SOCAC) AND ITS YOUTH COUNCIL, HELPING INTEGRATE YOUTH PERSPECTIVES INTO STATEWIDE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PLANNING AND COORDINATION.
  3. $39,048 spent. ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OSBHA ADVANCED EQUITABLE SCHOOL HEALTH POLICY THROUGH LEGISLATIVE EDUCATION, YOUTH-LED ADVOCACY, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS BY SUPPORTING YOUTH TESTIMONY, COORDINATING OUTREACH ON STATEWIDE SCHOOL HEALTH PRIORITIES, AND PRODUCING RESOURCES TO HELP COMMUNITIES NAVIGATE SYSTEMS CHANGES AFFECTING STUDENT WELL-BEING. OSBHA SUCCESSFULLY ADVANCED POLICY PRIORITIES TO SUSTAIN SBHC AND SCHOOL HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE THROUGH INCREASED LEGISLATIVE FUNDING FOR EXPANDED SCHOOL-BASED MENTAL HEALTH CAPACITY. POLICY: REVENUE 15,250 EXPENSES: 43,906
  4. $16,200 spent. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MOVEMENT BUILDING OSBHA LED STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. OSBHA CONVENED AND STAFFED THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE, COORDINATED THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS COALITION, AND PARTNERED WITH EDUCATION NORTHWEST TO DEVELOP OREGON'S COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSETS & OPPORTUNITIES ASSESSMENT.
  5. COMMUNITY SCHOOLS MOVEMENT BUILDING OSBHA LED STATEWIDE EFFORTS TO STRENGTHEN FULL-SERVICE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. OSBHA CONVENED AND STAFFED THE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS STEERING COMMITTEE, COORDINATED THE STATEWIDE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS COALITION, AND PARTNERED WITH EDUCATION NORTHWEST TO DEVELOP OREGON'S COMMUNITY SCHOOLS ASSETS & OPPORTUNITIES ASSESSMENT.

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 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 2025.

    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 2006.

    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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