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Unity Shelter

EIN 84-5104870 · Corvallis, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDING SAFE SHELTER THROUGH COLLABORATIVE CARE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 69%
Employees
73
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$101,760, 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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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

    0 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 (6)
  1. $821,527 spent. THE MEN'S SHELTER SEEKS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY REFUGE OVERNIGHT THAT PROVIDES A HEALTHY MEAL AND SHELTER FROM THE ELEMENTS IN A FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. IT IS LOCATED AT 211 SE CHAPMAN PLACE IN CORVALLIS, OREGON. WHILE THE MEN'S SHELTER PROVIDES A SAFE PLACE TO STAY OVERNIGHT, THE STAFF WORKS HARD TO HELP OUR FRIENDS FIND MORE STABLE HOUSING AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO IMPROVE THEIR DAY-TO-DAY LIVES. CASE MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CORVALLIS HOUSING FIRST. THE HYGIENE CENTER OPENED DURING THE COVID-19 EMERGENCY, AND HAS BEEN OPEN EVER SINCE, PROVIDING SERVICE TO BOTH MEN AND WOMEN IN NEED WITH SHOWERS, LAUNDRY, DRINKING WATER, SACK LUNCHES DAILY, HOT DINNER 2 DAYS A WEEK AND HOT LUNCH 2 DAYS A WEEK. HELP IS AVAILABLE TO PERSONS SEEKING ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE ASSISTANCE AND SOCIAL SERVICE CONNECTIONS.
  2. $570,276 spent. THE EMERGENCY HOTEL SHELTER PROGRAM (EHP) IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS PROGRAM IS PART OF UNITY SHELTER'S BROADER MISSION TO SUPPORT THE UNHOUSED COMMUNITY IN BENTON COUNTY.
  3. $586,372 spent. ROOM AT THE INN PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR WOMEN WHO NEED A PLACE TO STAY IN CORVALLIS, OREGON. THE SHELTER IS LOCATED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER OF THE FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (12TH AND JACKSON) AND CAN ACCOMMODATE 50 WOMEN EACH NIGHT. THE SHELTER IS OPEN YEAR-ROUND, FOR WOMEN 18 YEARS AND OLDER. GUESTS RECEIVE A COMFORTABLE BED, SHOWERS, AND SNACKS OR SIMPLE MEALS EVERY EVENING AND MORNING. WE ALSO HAVE A SAFE SPACE FOR TV, TALKING AND RELAXING UNTIL LIGHTS OUT AT 10 P.M. CASE MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CORVALLIS HOUSING FIRST.
  4. $210,606 spent. 3RD STREET COMMONS IS A NON-CONGREGATE SHELTER PROGRAM SERVING MEN, WOMEN AND COUPLES. LOCATED IN A FORMER MOTEL, EACH ROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM, SHOWER, MINI-REFRIGERATOR AND MICROWAVE. THERE IS ALSO A SHARED KITCHEN ON SITE, AND ADDITIONAL FOOD STORAGE IN AVAILABLE IN SHARED REFRIGERATORS/FREEZERS. THE FACILITY IS STAFFED 24/7, AND CASE MANAGEMENT STAFF ARE ON SITE MONDAY-FRIDAY TO ASSIST GUESTS WITH HOUSING AND OTHER CHALLENGES. THE FACILITY IS OWNED BY CORVALLIS HOUSING FIRST.
  5. $296,034 spent. SAFEPLACE'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, AND FAMILIES IN HOUSING TRANSITION BY PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR TEMPORARY HOUSING COUPLED WITH CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND RESOURCE NAVIGATION. SAFEPLACE PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN LOCATIONS AROUND CORVALLIS. CURRENTLY, THIS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING INCLUDES MICROSHELTERS AT SAFE CAMP AT THE FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC IN CORVALLIS AND 5 OTHER LOCATIONS INCLUDING THE CORVALLIS EVANGELICAL CHURCH AND LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH. CASE MANAGEMENT IS PROVIDED THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH CORVALLIS HOUSING FIRST.
  6. $201,529 spent. HEALTH SERVICES AT SHELTERS AND OTHER PROGRAMS SERVING THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATION, PEOPLE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS.

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 March 2021.

    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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