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Mullen-Polk Foundation

EIN 47-4784317 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak17 out of 100GovernanceFair60 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR, AND ON BEHALF OF, CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT, OR ARE ALREADY INVOLVED, WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
-34.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 96%
Employees
33
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$212,218, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 17 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 54% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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, 2024, 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. $1.1 million spent. QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM: DURING 2024, MULLEN-POLK FOUNDATION CONTINUED OPERATING THE QUALIFIED RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, "OUR NEXT GENERATION," A PRIVATE FACILITY, TO ACCOMODATE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED AS MODERATE TO HIGH RISK FOR BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL HEALTH ISSUES, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH DISTURBNCE AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES OFFERED BY OUR NEXT GENERATION INCLUDED: THERAPEUTIC, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, CHOICES (ANGER MANAGEMENT) AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AWARENESS, AND IF APPLICABLE; NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS AND/OR ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS. OUR NEXT GENERATION STAFF RESIDENTIAL HOME SERVED 17 YOUTH AGES 12-17 DURING 2024.
  2. $508,211 spent. CHILD PLACING AGENCY: DURING 2024, THE MULLEN-POLK FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OUR LICENSED FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE FAMILIES WITH THE TRAINING, TOOLS, AND COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT NEEDED, TO GIVE EACH CHILD IN THEIR CARE EVERY CHANCE TO SUCCEED. MULLEN-POLK FOUNDATION IS LICENSED BY THE STATE OF WASHINGTON AS A CHILD PLACING AGENCY FOR FAMILY FOSTER CARE, THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE, AND ADOPTIONS. DURING 2024, THE MULLEN-POLK FOUNDATION PROVIDED RECRUITMENT, TRAINING, LICENSING, PLACEMENT, CASE MANAGEMENT AND ADOPTION SERVICES FOR 17 FOSTER YOUTH.
  3. $182,671 spent. FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: DURING 2024, THE MULLEN-POLK FOUNDATION'S FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER SUPPORTED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY WITH ASSISTANCE OBTAINING HYGIENE SUPPLIES, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION, CONNECTING INDIVIDUALS WITH FOOD BANKS, SNAP & TANF, HEALTH SERVICES, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND OTHER IMMEDIATE NEEDS. DURING 2024, THE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDED SUPPORT TO APPROXIMATELY 300 INDIVIDUALS AND 100 FAMILIES, OF WHICH ABOUT 80 FAMILIES RECEIVED ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 January 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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