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In Our Backyard

EIN 47-4996726 · Bend, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Organization provides support in human trafficking through awareness, education, outreach events, survivor advocacy, legislative advising and engagement of key partners across America.

Income
$707,962
Spending
$333,845
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
25.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
1
Highest pay
$84,082, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.6 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 53% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 106% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 9 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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, 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 (4)
  1. $110,570 spent. The purpose of our programs is to take awareness and turn it into action. We accomplish this through training, presentation, legislative advising, prevention education and survivor advocacy. We provide awareness and prevention education to middle and high school students to keep them from being trafficked. We travel the country training and speaking to educate and mobilize the public around human trafficking. We connect survivors to vital services in their process of recovery. We also testify and provide advisement on legislative issues surrounding human trafficking.
  2. $81,950 spent. The Organization manages a Convenience Stores Against Trafficking program its mission is to engage the industry in the fight against human trafficking. The stores are uniquely positioned to recognize and safely report human trafficking in the communities they serve. The stores serve half the U.S. population every day, have longer hours of operation, and victims have described visiting the stores as part of their daily routines. This program is leading to tangible reports of recovery of victims and increased awareness.
  3. $38,790 spent. In connection with our year-round anti-trafficking work, the Organization conducts a 10-day anti-trafficking operation surrounding major national sporting events in host cities across America. Each year missing children and victims of trafficking are recovered due to the tips generated from the Organizations work. The purpose of the Organizations work surrounding major national sporting events is to engage with law enforcement, faith and advocacy groups, nonprofits and government agencies in the host city to raise awareness of human trafficking and empower the community with a safe and tangible way to take well-informed, meaningful action to stop human trafficking.
  4. Program Service Expenses 34,700, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 The purpose of Freedom Stickers is to bring public awareness and a lifeline of hope to victims of human trafficking. Not only are Freedom Stickers the number one way to increase arrests of traffickers according to research, but they also allow trafficking victims a chance at recovery since a public restroom is one of the only places victims are alone and safe enough to call for help. Freedom Stickers are placed in all states.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 February 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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