Inspire Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To develop the leadership potential of Salem area students and residents through business focused educational programs and events.
- Income
- $19,380
- Spending
- $4,635
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 17.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 97%
- Employees
- 0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 44 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $4,635 spent. On April 4, 2024, over 600 high school students got the chance to practice their interviewing skills with area employers at the Career Connections event! Career Connections helps young people build confidence, gain knowledge about local employment opportunities, and prepare for their future. Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors each experienced 2-3 interviews while at the event. The event was held at Chemeketa Community College. Note: Due to school district budget constraints, less students were able to attend. Heres what student attendees had to say about the event. I would say the best part was the people interviewing me they were kind and had patience with me, and they made me feel more comfortable. Being able to make connections with community members and practicing needed skills. The best part was being able to practice my Spanish with one of the people giving me my interview. Getting comfortable with the interviewers and having good conversations about my future. When the person who interviewed me gave me feedback on how to improve.Employers, representing such industries as Law Enforcement, Healthcare, Nonprofit, Education/Higher Ed, Finance, Insurance, Manufacturing, Fire & Emergency Services, Manufacturing, Hospitality, Tourism, Food & Events, Human Resources/Office Administration, Military, Transportation, and Construction. Heres what employers had to say about the event. One of my favorite events ever, so inspiring to meet our future workforce. We hear so many negative statements about our future workforce and then you get to meet them in person and we discover the future is bright! Wow, what amazing students I got to interview today! We need more of these types of events so that students get to connect with our community and employers. I have been participating in this event for over 10 years now and it is my absolute favorite. I believe it is such an important experience for our students.This important event helped prepare our regions future workforce for positive workplace experiences!
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
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.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2015 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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2017.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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