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Corvallis Multicultural Literacy Center

EIN 41-2097467 · Corvallis, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The CMLC is a community-based center that promotes cultural understanding fosters connections and provides essential services such as English Learning Immigration Support and community-led educational workshops. Our focus is aimed towards growing justice and belonging within international immigrant refugee and intersecting communities.

Income
$529,623
Spending
$420,775
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
4
Volunteers
116
Highest pay
$67,270, executive 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 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 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 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

    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 (3)
  1. $79,244 spent. English Language Learning Courses As one of the primary offerings of the CMLC English-language Learning courses provide the essential tool for non-English speaking individuals to be able to gain access to building community vital services and critical programming. English is a major social determinant of health in the USA and our ELL programming is designed to fit a diverse range of lifestyle and proficiency needs. We currently offer levels from Pre-Beginner to Intermediate and Advanced as well as casual general English skill-building through programs such as our Conversation Circles and Conversant Partner Programs. In order to provide as much access as possible to this core service all CMLC English Language Learning courses are offered at no-cost to the participants or allow for $0+ sliding scale.
  2. $88,388 spent. CMLC Immigration Support Programs A vital program for community safety civic engagement and representation is the CMLC Immigration Support Program. This program works to engage and support immigrant refugee and international community members wherever they are in their USA residency process or status. Offerings currently include: Citizenship and Naturalization Tutoring Support with 1:1 guidance for exams and documents; a Legal Clinic where participants receive free support for immigration forms and processes as well as a "no interest pay-as-you-can" loan program to relieve the financial barrier of application fees for crucial paperwork. See Schedule O for more details.
  3. $197,465 spent. In-Kind Volunteer and Contracted Services The CMLC has a mission to grow justice and belonging cross-culturally with international immigrant refugee and intersecting communities. To honor this mission we provide a wide spectrum of opportunities for individuals to become involved either through offering contracted services or providing a plethora of ways to provide in-kind donation through volunteering hours. These can include: being Board members aiding in cultural-celebration efforts facilitation of workshops managing educational programs such as a Global Reflection Library and being a general center volunteer to foster community and aid in day-to-day operations. See Schedule O for more details.

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 December 2004.

    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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