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Citizens4community Inc

EIN 81-1022094 · Sisters, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CITIZENS4COMMUNITY FOSTERS A CONNECTED COMMUNITY BY ENCOURAGING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT IN SISTERS COUNTRY. IT PROMOTES CIVIL COMMUNICATIONS AND ENCOURAGES COLLABORATION AND ENGAGEMENT IN THE REGION.

Income
$256,342
Spending
$181,353
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
10.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$84,200, 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.5 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 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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

    6 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, 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. $129,302 spent. C4C DESIGNS AND PRODUCES LOCAL EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS THAT BRING FOLKS TOGETHER, BUILD TRUST, ENABLE COOPERATION, CULTIVATE LOCAL PRIDE, AND HELP EVERYONE GET ENGAGED IN THE POWERFUL ACT OF COMMUNITY BUILDING. KEY 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED:CIVILITYWE EXPANDED OUR BI-ANNUAL COMMUNITY FORUMS, ADDING COMPLEMENTARY WORKSHOPS, FILM SCREENINGS, AND RESOURCE GUIDES FOR ATTENDEES. IN SPRING 2025 WE HOSTED A 2-PART SERIES ON WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS AND RELATED INSURANCE CHALLENGES, AND IN THE FALL WE FACILITATED A RETROSPECTIVE DISCUSSION ON LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE FLAT FIRE. WE ALSO SERVED IN A DE FACTO COMMUNITY COORDINATION ROLE DURING AND FOLLOWING THE FLAT FIRE, HELPING TO SHARE FACTUAL INFORMATION, CONNECT VICTIMS WITH RESOURCES, RAISING FUNDS FOR VICTIMS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, AND HELPING TO MAINTAIN A POSITIVE COMMUNITY SPIRIT DURING A TIME OF MAJOR STRESS AND UNCERTAINTY. COLLABORATIONWE HELD TWELVE MONTHLY COMMUNITY BUILDERS MEETINGS AT LOCATIONS ACROSS SISTERS COUNTRY, INCLUDING THE OPEN DOOR, SEED TO TABLE FARM, AND PINE MEADOW RANCH. THESE MEETINGS ARE A GREAT WAY FOR LOCAL LEADERS AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATES AND EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION. WE ALSO HOSTED 6 SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS FOR LOCAL LEADERS AND LAUNCHED A COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER DASHBOARD (VOLUNTEERINSISTERS.ORG). WE CONTINUE TO SERVE AS FACILITATORS FOR THE SISTERS COUNTRY VISION IMPLEMENTATION TEAM (VIT), AND LED THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW WEBSITE FOR THE VISION (SISTERSVISION.ORG).IN JULY 2025 WE OPENED THE HUB - A NEW COMMUNITY SPACE IN DOWNTOWN SISTERS OFFERINGDONATION-BASED COWORKING, BOOKABLE MEETING AREAS, EVENT RENTALS, SUPPLIES AND RESOURCES FORNONPROFITS, ROTATING SHOWCASES FROM LOCAL ARTISTS, AND MORE.CIVIC ENGAGEMENT12 ADDITIONAL RESIDENTS GRADUATED FROM THE 2025 SISTERS CIVIC LEADERSHIP ACADEMY A CRASH COURSE IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS. SEVERAL HAVE ALREADY TAKEN ON NEW PUBLIC SERVICE ROLES. OUR 2025 MOMENTUM GRANTS INVESTED $10,000 IN GRASSROOTS COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND THE BANNER PROJECT ONCE AGAIN CULTIVATED HOMETOWN PRIDE WHILE CELEBRATING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF LOCAL YOUTH.SOCIAL CONNECTIONOUR LET'S GET TOGETHER EVENT SERIES BROUGHT TOGETHER THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR CONTRA DANCING, CAROLING, OUTDOOR MOVIES, A POP-UP CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, AND MORE. AND SISTERS 4TH FEST ONCE AGAIN DREW 1,000+ PEOPLE TO VILLAGE GREEN PARK FOR A "GOOD OL' FASHIONED INDEPENDENCE DAY." IN TOTAL, WE HOSTED OVER 35 EVENTS IN 2025 THAT BROUGHT TOGETHER OVER 4,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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 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 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 September 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 November 4, 2026.

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