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Unity Center

EIN 45-4869812 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD HEALTHY AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES BY WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH FAMILIES TO SOLVE POVERTY, SYSTEMATIC RACISM, MENTAL HEALTH, & SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY CARING MENTORSHIP, CAMPS & UC FIT.

Income
$543,391
Spending
$532,461
Spent on programs
73%
Reserves
3.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 53%
Employees
7
Volunteers
102
Highest pay
$95,364, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 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 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    73% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    4 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

    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. $356,200 spent. KISS - THIS YEAR, WE EXPANDED OUR PROGRAM MODEL TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF YOUTH AND FAMILIES. WE LAUNCHED EMPOWERED YOUTH WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, INTRODUCED THE UHEALTH PROGRAM TO BUILD FOOD LITERACY AND WELLNESS SKILLS, AND STRENGTHENED OUR COLLEGE, CAREER & BEYOND PROGRAM TO SUPPORT PATHWAYS TO COLLEGE, CAREERS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND LONG-TERM COMMUNITY IMPACT. KISS (44 SERVED). FISCAL YEAR 2024-25, OUR KISS PROGRAM EXPANDING PROGRAM SERVICES TO MEET THE GROWING NEEDS OF OUR YOUTH AND FAMILIES. WE LAUNCHED THE EMPOWEREDE YOUTH WORKSHOPS FOR YOUTH AND GUARDIANS, PROVIDING FREE SESSIONS FOCUSED ON EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND REGULATION WITH A THERAPIST. WE ALSO INTRODUCED OUR UHEALTH PROGRAM TO STRENGTHEN FOOD LITERACY THROUGH HANDS-ON COOKING CLASSES AND WELLNESS EDUCATION WITH GRANDMA LU'S WELLNESS. IN ADDITION, WE EXPANDED OUR COLLEGE, CAREERS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP. TOGETHER, THESE INITIATIVES REFLECT OUR COMMITMENT TO HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT AND LONG-TERM COMMUNITY IMPACT.
  2. $16,709 spent. CAMPS - UNITY CENTER OFFERS CAMPS FOR YOUTH AGES 7-18 DURING WINTER, SPRING, AND SUMMER BREAKS: ALSO ANYTIME SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED. OUR CAMP PROVIDE DIFFERENT AREAS OF FOCUS FOR OUR YOUTH INCLUDING SPORTS, WILDERNESS EXPEDITION, HORSEBACK RIDING, ARTS & CRAFTS AND EXPOSURE TO NEW INDUSTRIES IN THE AREA. CONTINENTAL GOVE BACK BASKETBALL CAMP. AGES 7-18 SERVED: 116
  3. $16,674 spent. UNITY CENTER OFFERS COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE WELL-BEING, CONECTION, AND UNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SHOOT FOR HOPE BASKETBALL, CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY, HARVEST FEST, WALK FEST, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS. THE CENTER ALSO HOLDS COMMUNITY ACTION MEETINGS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL JUSTICE, SAFETY, AND HOLISTIC COMMUNITY GROWTH. UNITY CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH EVENTS DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL WELL-BEING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THESE INCLUDE SHOOT FOR HOPE BASKETBALL, CHRISTMAS TOY GIVEAWAY, HARVEST FEST, WALK FEST, NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, FAMILY CONNECTION, AND NEIGHBORHOOD UNITY WHILE ADDRESSING COMMUNTIY NEEDS THROUGH RECREATION, CELEBRATION, AND COLLABORATION. UNITY CENTER ALSO HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS AND COMMUNITY ACTION MEETINGS TO STHRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, PROMOTE SAFETY, ADVANCE SOCIAL JUSTICE, AND PROVIDE RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT HOLISTIC GROWTH.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2014 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2015.

    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 2015.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: United Community Center Inc (Milwaukee, WI), EIN 39-1146191. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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