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Oasis Center Inc

EIN 62-0968273 · Nashville, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OASIS CENTER TARGETS UNDESERVED YOUTH, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS WITH A MISSION TO HELP YOUTH GROW, THRIVE AND CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THEIR LIVES AND IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$7.6 million
Spending
$7.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
116
Volunteers
659
Highest pay
$161,039, president / ceo

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    20 of 20 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 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 (6)
  1. $3.7 million spent. RESIDENTIAL AND CRISIS SERVICES PROVIDES IMMEDIATE RESPONSE TO YOUTH IN CRISIS, WHO HAVE RUN AWAY OR WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR YOUTH AGES 12 TO 17 YEARS OLD, ALONG WITH STREET OUTREACH, A DROP-IN CENTER, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND CONNECTIONS TO PERMANENT HOUSING FOR YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AGES 18 TO 24 YEARS OLD.
  2. $647,914 spent. YOUTH ENGAGEMENT SERVICES ENGAGES AT-RISK YOUTH IN BUILDING POSITIVE IDENTITIES AND STRONG CONNECTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. SERVICE-LEARNING IS CENTRAL TO THIS WORK AS A TOOL FOR DEVELOPING MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS, CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY, AND A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PROGRAMS LIKE THE INTERNATIONAL TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM, R.E.A.L., THE BIKE WORKSHOP, AND JUST US.
  3. $395,363 spent. YOUTH ACTION SERVICES HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS WHILE WORKING TO CREATE CHANGE ON SYSTEMIC ISSUES THEY DEEM CRITICAL TO THEIR LIVES AND TO OTHER YOUTH IN THE COMMUNITY. YOUTH ACTION SERVICES INCLUDES PROGRAMS LIKE THE MAYOR'S YOUTH COUNCIL, WEGO PUBLIC TRANSIT YOUTH ACTION TEAM, AND STUDENTS OF STONEWALL.
  4. $446,945 spent. STATEWIDE TOP A STATE-WIDE EFFORT TO DISSEMINATE THE WYMAN CENTER'S EVIDENCE-BASED TEEN OUTREACH PROGRAM ("TOP") IN FOSTER CARE, JUVENILE JUSTICE, AND EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS ACROSS TENNESSEE. THIS INITIATIVE FOCUSES ON TRAINING AND SUPPORTING STAFF IN THESE SETTINGS TO IMPLEMENT TOP AS A MEANS TO IMPROVE LIFE SKILLS, HEALTH BEHAVIORS, AND SENSE OF PURPOSE FOR PARTICULARLY AT-RISK YOUTH POPULATIONS.
  5. $577,887 spent. COLLEGE CONNECTION HELPS MAKE COLLEGE A REALITY FOR LOW-INCOME, NEW AMERICAN, AND POTENTIAL FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENTS BY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE COLLEGE COUNSELING SERVICES. MOBILE STAFF ENGAGE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS TO HELP THEM BUILD COLLEGE-GOING IDENTITIES, EXPLORE COLLEGE/CAREER OPTIONS, COMPLETE FINANCIAL AID AND ADMISSIONS PAPERWORK, AND FIND THEIR MOST APPROPRIATE "FIT" IN ORDER TO BE SUCCESSFUL.
  6. $204,917 spent. COUNSELING SERVICES FAMILY, INDIVIDUAL, AND GROUP COUNSELING DESIGNED TO ADDRESS A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES AFFECTING TEENS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS WORK FOCUSES ON HELPING YOUTH AND FAMILIES FIND HOPE AND HEALING, BUILD STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS, DISCOVER PERSONAL STRENGTHS AND RESOURCES, AND FIND SOLUTIONS THAT NURTURE ONGOING POSITIVE GROWTH.

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 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 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 November 1976.

    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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