Oregon for Climate Action
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Primary Exempt Purpose-Oregon for Climate Action (OCA) was established to provide needed thought leadership,outreach and education around climate risks, as well as impacts and opportunities for Oregon's economy.The organization continued a "state-to-federal climate initiative" to educate Oregon businesses on federal policy directions at the state level, and the benefits in Oregon of climate-related investments already decided upon at the federal level. OCA, in partnership with other NW non-profit organizations, continued the Breaking Barriers Collaborative and delivered Accelerator programs to help NW businesses address their own climate emissions-including outreach and education, tools, 1-on-1 consulting and other resources. The Accelerator Program covers fleet decarbonization, including how to access federal, state, and utility resources. The organization supported Oregon's Climate Protection Plan in various non-legislative forums including Department of Environmental Quality session
- Income
- $104,866
- Spending
- $122,555
- Reserves
- 3.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.2 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 21% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 17% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $122,855 spent. Primary Exempt Purpose-Oregon for Climate Action (OCA) was established to provide needed thought leadership, outreach and education around climate risks, as well as impacts and opportunities for Oregon's economy.Since its inauguration, Oregon for Climate Action (OCA) has developed information and offered forums covering the impacts of climate change on Oregon's economy, potential policy directions and opportunities for innovation and technology inthe area of climate change. In 2024, the organization continued many of these activities,and launched some new pathways for impact within our mission. In particular: The organization continued a "state-to-federal climate initiative" to educate Oregon businesses on federal policy directions at the state level, and the benefits in Oregon of climate-related investments already decided upon at the federal level. OCA, in partnership with other NW non-profit organizations, continued the Breaking Barriers Collaborative and delivered Accelerator programs to help NW businesses address their own climate emissions-including outreach and education, tools, 1-on-1 consulting and other resources. The Accelerator Program covered fleet decarbonization, including how to access federal,state, and utility resources. The organization supported Oregon's Climate Protection Program in various non-legislative forums including Department of Environmental Quality sessions. Theorganization also co-hosted multiple educational forums for businesses on the likely policy directions in the coming year.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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