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Eugene Civic Alliance

EIN 47-2427287 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOPMENT OF A SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUE ON THE HISTORIC CIVIC STADIUM PROPERTY FOR THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND RECREATION OF ALL THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

Income
$7.4 million
Spending
$689,895
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$15,810, 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 91% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 165% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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)
  1. $670,867 spent. CIVIC PARK HAS HOSTED MORE 100,000 VISITORS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. CIVIC PARK HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A CRITICAL PLACE FOR KIDS, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE CHALLENGES AND CHAOS OF THE PANDEMIC. THE MARKET OF CHOICE FIELD AT CIVIC PARK HAS HOSTED SUMMER CAMPS; HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL; ADULT AND YOUTH SOCCER; TACKLE FOOTBALL; ADULT KICK-BALL; RUGBY; LACROSSE; ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS; YOUTH SOCCER; COLLEGE SOCCER; PRE-PROFESSIONAL SOCCER; AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND COACHES. THE FIELDHOUSE HAS HOSTED YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS; VOLLEYBALL; BASKETBALL CLINICS AND LEAGUES; PICKLEBALL; DINNER BANQUETS; CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES; OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS; A MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITION; FITKIDS AND PE FUSION FOR CHILDREN 8 MONTHS TO 5TH GRADE; CHOIR PRACTICE; AND A YOUTH SYMPHONY EXHIBITION. EUGENE CIVIC ALLIANCE'S TRANSFORMATION OF CIVIC STADIUM TO CIVIC PARK HAS CREATED A PREMIER PLACE AND SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO PLAY TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER, AND BECOME A HEALTHIER, MORE ACTIVE COMMUNITY BY DOING SO. CIVIC PARK HAS HOSTED MORE 100,000 VISITORS DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. CIVIC PARK HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A CRITICAL PLACE FOR KIDS, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS TO EXPERIENCE COMMUNITY AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, ESPECIALLY DURING THE CHALLENGES AND CHAOS OF THE PANDEMIC. THE MARKET OF CHOICE FIELD AT CIVIC PARK HAS HOSTED SUMMER CAMPS; HIGH SCHOOL FLAG FOOTBALL; ADULT AND YOUTH SOCCER; TACKLE FOOTBALL; ADULT KICK-BALL; RUGBY; LACROSSE; ULTIMATE FRISBEE GAMES AND TOURNAMENTS; YOUTH SOCCER; COLLEGE SOCCER; PRE-PROFESSIONAL SOCCER; AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND COACHES. THE FIELDHOUSE HAS HOSTED YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS; VOLLEYBALL; BASKETBALL CLINICS AND LEAGUES; PICKLEBALL; DINNER BANQUETS; CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES; OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS; A MARTIAL ARTS COMPETITION; FITKIDS AND PE FUSION FOR CHILDREN 8 MONTHS TO 5TH GRADE; CHOIR PRACTICE; AND A YOUTH SYMPHONY EXHIBITION. EUGENE CIVIC ALLIANCE'S TRANSFORMATION OF CIVIC STADIUM TO CIVIC PARK HAS CREATED A PREMIER PLACE AND SPACE FOR OUR COMMUNITY TO PLAY TOGETHER, STAY TOGETHER, AND BECOME A HEALTHIER, MORE ACTIVE COMMUNITY BY DOING SO.

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 November 6, 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 March 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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