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Clackamas Volunteers in Medicine

EIN 37-1621141 · Oregon City, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 23% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

FOUNDED IN 2012, CLACKAMAS VOLUNTEERS IN MEDICINE, DBA CLACKAMAS FREE CLINIC, IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE BY PROVIDING FREE, HIGH-QUALITY MEDICAL SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDER-INSURED INDIVIDUALS IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITHIN THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA. GUIDED BY THE VALUES OF EQUITY, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY, THE CLINIC REMOVES FINANCIAL AND SYSTEMATIC BARRIERS TO MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES AS A TRUSTED HEALTHCARE HOME FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, THE CLINIC HAS SERVED MORE THAN 8,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE MEDICAL SUPPORTIVE HEALTH PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$980,752
Spent on programs
23%
Reserves
18 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%
Employees
11
Volunteers
140

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 57% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.0 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    23% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 22% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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, 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. TO PROVIDE FREE MEDICAL CARE AND ASSESSMENT FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME AND UNINSURED PATIENTS IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY.
  2. $227,646 spent. THE CLINIC PROVIDES FREE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES INCLUDING PREVENTIVE CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, ACUTE CARE VISITS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, LABORATORY COORDINATION, REFERRALS AND PATIENT EDUCATION. CARE IS DELIVERED BY LICENSED VOLUNTEER PROVIDERS AND SUPPORTED BY CLINICAL STAFF TO ENSURE QUALITY, CONTINUITY, AND DIGNITY IN SERVICE DELIVERY. THE CLINIC PROVIDES FREE VISION SCREENINGS, EYE EXAMS AND PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, HELPING ADDRESS VISION-RELATED BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND DAILY LIVING. THE CLINIC OPERATES TARGETED CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ITS FOOD AS A MEDICINE INITIATIVE, WHICH ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY AND NUTRITION- RELATED HEALTH CONDITIONS THROUGH MEDICALLY TAILORED FOOD SUPPORT, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CLINICAL MONITORING. ADDITIONALLY, THE CLINIC FILLS CRITICAL GAPS IN ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS, TESTING, SCREENING, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, AND VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO PROTECT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION.
  3. THE CLINIC PROVIDES FREE PRIMARY CARE SERVICES INCLUDING PREVENTIVE CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, ACUTE CARE VISITS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, LABORATORY COORDINATION, REFERRALS AND PATIENT EDUCATION. CARE IS DELIVERED BY LICENSED VOLUNTEER PROVIDERS AND SUPPORTED BY CLINICAL STAFF TO ENSURE QUALITY, CONTINUITY, AND DIGNITY IN SERVICE DELIVERY. THE CLINIC PROVIDES FREE VISION SCREENINGS, EYE EXAMS AND PRESCRIPTION GLASSES, HELPING ADDRESS VISION-RELATED BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND DAILY LIVING. THE CLINIC OPERATES TARGETED CHRONIC DISEASE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING ITS FOOD AS A MEDICINE INITIATIVE, WHICH ADDRESSES FOOD INSECURITY AND NUTRITION- RELATED HEALTH CONDITIONS THROUGH MEDICALLY TAILORED FOOD SUPPORT, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CLINICAL MONITORING. ADDITIONALLY, THE CLINIC FILLS CRITICAL GAPS IN ACCESS TO IMMUNIZATIONS, TESTING, SCREENING, TREATMENT, EDUCATION, AND VACCINATIONS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO PROTECT COMMUNITY HEALTH AND REDUCE DISPARITIES IN PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 July 2011.

    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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