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Springfield Eugene Tenant Association

EIN 84-2059661 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SPRINGFIELD EUGENE TENANT ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO RENTERS' RIGHTS AND INTERESTS. WE BELIEVE THAT HOUSING RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS AND THAT AFFORDABLE AND ACCESSIBLE HOUSING ARE THE FOUNDATION OF ANY STRONG COMMUNITY.

Income
$341,165
Spending
$310,474
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
10
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$63,776, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% 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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 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

    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, 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 (2)
  1. $137,999 spent. TENANT SUPPORT HOTLINE:THE TENANT SUPPORT HOTLINE IS A FREE EDUCATIONAL SERVICE FOR TENANTS TO SEEK 1-ON-1 SUPPORT FOR ANY QUESTIONS RELATED TO TENANTS' RIGHTS, LANDLORD TENANT LAW IN OREGON, FINDING HOUSING, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND LOCALIZED INFORMATION FOR THE LANE COUNTY AREA.
  2. $84,945 spent. EDUCATION PROGRAM:OUR TENANT EDUCATION PROGRAM WORKS TO EMPOWER TENANTS TO ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES BY TAKING A PROACTIVE APPROACH TO TENANT EDUCATION THROUGH WORKSHOPS ON LANDLORD-TENANT LAW, TENANT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, COMMUNICATION, AND STRATEGIES TO AVOID EVICTIONS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES ONGOING RENT WELL COURSES TO ADDRESS HOUSING BARRIERS AND HOSTS MONTHLY MEETINGS FOR HOUSING NAVIGATORS TO ENHANCE COLLABORATION AND SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 2019.

    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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