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Assistance League of Eugene

EIN 51-0157135 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF EUGENE IS A NONPROFIT VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING PROGRAMS WHICH ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$652,499
Spending
$672,740
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
12.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
218

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 (5)
  1. $299,984 spent. OPERATION SCHOOL BELL - PROVIDES SCHOOL-APPROPRIATE CLOTHING TO STUDENTS IN GRADES K-8 WITH FINANCIAL NEED IN EUGENE SCHOOL DISTRICT AND BETHEL SCHOOL DISTRICT. APPROXIMATELY 2,200 CHILDREN SERVED. ALSO PROVIDES CLOTHING FOR THE MCKINNEY VENTO PROGRAM AND THE SERBU JUVENILE JUSTICE CENTER.
  2. $106,651 spent. FAMILY FOOD PANTRY - PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD SUPPLIES TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AT SEVEN SCHOOL SITES IN THE EUGENE, BETHEL, AND SPRINGFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICTS: FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, TWO MCKINNEY-VENTO PROGRAMS, AND THE CHIFIN CENTER FOR NATIVE YOUTH. IT ALSO PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN ATTENDING THE PEARL BUCK PRESCHOOL, TWO PRESCHOOL PROMISE CLASSROOMS, AND ONE HEAD START CLASSROOM.
  3. $34,581 spent. BOOKS FOR KIDS PROGRAM - PROVIDES BOOKS AND LITERACY MATERIALS FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES SERVED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, THE EUGENE MISSION, BAGS OF LOVE, SCHOOL LIBRARIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY PARTNERS.
  4. $43,489 spent. WELCOME BASKET - PROVIDES CLEANING SUPPLIES, PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST VINCENT DE PAUL, BAGS OF LOVE, THE NEL, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OREGON HERITAGE - GIVES PRESENTATIONS TO LOCAL STUDENTS AT THE LANE COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE OREGON TRAIL AND THE SETTLEMENT OF THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES. OPERATION HUG-A-BEAR - PROVIDES STUFFED BEARS FOR CITY OF EUGENE POLICE OFFICERS TO GIVE TO CHILDREN AND OTHERS WHO NEED COMFORT DUE TO STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.
  5. WELCOME BASKET - PROVIDES CLEANING SUPPLIES, PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS AND OTHER ESSENTIAL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN CONJUNCTION WITH ST VINCENT DE PAUL, BAGS OF LOVE, THE NEL, EARLY CHILDHOOD CARES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. OREGON HERITAGE - GIVES PRESENTATIONS TO LOCAL STUDENTS AT THE LANE COUNTY HISTORY MUSEUM ON THE OREGON TRAIL AND THE SETTLEMENT OF THE WILLAMETTE VALLEY INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICAN PERSPECTIVES. OPERATION HUG-A-BEAR - PROVIDES STUFFED BEARS FOR CITY OF EUGENE POLICE OFFICERS TO GIVE TO CHILDREN AND OTHERS WHO NEED COMFORT DUE TO STRESSFUL SITUATIONS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2026, 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 May 2026.

    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 June 1974.

    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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