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One Roof Foundation

EIN 84-4344490 · Seattle, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ONE ROOF FOUNDATION ENVISIONS A MORE EQUITABLE SOCIETY AND A HEALTHY PLANET WHERE ALL PEOPLE CAN REALIZE A BRIGHTER FUTURE. THE FOUNDATION ADVANCES EQUITY AND SUSTAINABILITY BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES TO THRIVE FOR OUR MOST VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS CENTERED AROUND THREE PILLARS: YOUTH ACCESS TO PLAY, YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE.

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
15.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
0
Volunteers
227

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $1.1 million spent. YOUTH ACCESS TO PLAY: ONE ROOF FOUNDATION LEVERAGES RESOURCES TO CREATE ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY IN HOCKEY AND LIFE FOR MARGINALIZED AND BIPOC YOUTH AND COMMUNITIES. THE FOUNDATION BRINGS HOCKEY TO HISTORICALLY UNDERSERVED AND BIPOC COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS, EQUIPMENT DONATIONS, AND BALL HOCKEY TRAINING TO TITLE I SCHOOLS AND YOUTH-FOCUSED NONPROFITS; AND ENSURES EQUITABLE ACCESS TO ICE TIME AND PROGRAMMING AT KRAKEN COMMUNITY ICEPLEX . THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH REFUGEE WOMEN'S ALLIANCE (REWA) TO PROVIDE A FREE 32-WEEK LEARN TO SKATE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE ICE RINK. THIS PROGRAM WAS A RESULT OF COMMUNITY STUDIES THAT SHOWED COST AND TRANSPORTATION AS MAJOR BARRIERS TO HOCKEY ACCESS. HOLISTICALLY THE PROGRAM IS A 3-YEAR CYCLE THAT SEES SKATERS ADVANCE TO HOCKEY OR FIGURE SKATING PROGRAMS AT KRAKEN COMMUNITY ICEPLEX, TO ESTABLISH GREATER EQUITY IN HOCKEY AND INSTILL CONFIDENCE AND LEADERSHIP IN KIDS FROM DIVERSE AND LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH MISSIONS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR YOUTH ACCESS TO PLAY PILLAR.
  2. $495,135 spent. YOUTH HOMELESSNESS: ONE ROOF FOUNDATION HAS FORGED A HOLISTIC AND LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP WITH YOUTHCARE - ONE OF THE FIRST SHELTERS TO SERVE HOMELESS YOUTH ON THE WEST COAST - AND COMMUNITY PASSAGEWAYS TO HELP END YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN OUR REGION. THE FOUNDATION RAISES FUNDS FOR YOUTHCARE AND COMMUNITY PASSAGEWAYS TO PROVIDE SHELTER, HOUSING, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING TO THOUSANDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE EACH YEAR. THE FOUNDATION AMPLIFIES THEIR MESSAGE TO OUR FANS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY THROUGH NEWS ARTICLES AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS; AND WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE SEATTLE KRAKEN AND CLIMATE PLEDGE ARENA TO PROVIDE JOB TRAININGS, INTERNSHIPS, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THEIR DIFFERENT FACILITIES TO HELP IN THE FIGHT AGAINST YOUTH HOMELESSNESS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH MISSIONS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR YOUTH HOMELESSNESS PILLAR.
  3. $242,611 spent. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: ONE ROOF FOUNDATION ELEVATES THE VOICES OF AND SUPPORTS COMMUNITIES DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY CLIMATE CHANGE. LOW-INCOME AND PREDOMINATELY BIPOC NEIGHBORHOODS IN OUR REGION FACE A HIGHER DEGREE OF ENVIRONMENTAL RISK FACTORS INCLUDING AIR POLLUTION, UNSAFE DRINKING WATER, RISK OF FLOOD, AND POOR INFRASTRUCTURE. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH AND SUPPORTS THESE COMMUNITIES TO BOTH OFFSET THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND PROVIDE ACCESS TO SAFE PLACES TO PLAY. SUPPORT IS PROVIDED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS - INCLUDING CLEANUP OF THE IMPACTED AREAS, SPONSORSHIP OF THE DUWAMISH RIVER COMMUNITY COALITION RIVER FESTIVAL, RENOVATION OF SKYWAY PARK, AND RAISING AWARENESS VIA ARTICLES AND SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO A VARIETY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH MISSIONS THAT ARE ALIGNED WITH OUR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PILLAR.
  4. $595,500 spent. VARIOUS OTHER GRANTMAKING AND GIVING, SCHEDULE I REFLECTS DISCLOSURE OF THIS AMOUNT.

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 June 2020.

    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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