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We Belong Pdx

EIN 85-3388090 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WEBELONGPDX IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH PROACTIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE YEAR-ROUND OUT-OF-SCHOOL INVESTMENT. WE RUN PROGRAMS THAT OPERATE 42 WEEKS A YEAR, OFFERING ENRICHING ACTIVITIES TWICE A WEEK TO CHILDREN AGED 5-14. YOUTH QUALIFY FOR OUR PROGRAM THROUGH RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE LOCAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR AND/OR DEMONSTRATING A NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. OUR INITIATIVES ARE ROOTED IN FOUR FUNDAMENTAL PILLARS: TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS, NUTRITION, ADVENTURE, AND SCREEN-FREE CREATIVITY. MOST OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE COME FROM BIPOC BACKGROUNDS, WITH ALL PARTICIPANTS ELIGIBLE FOR OREGON EXPANDED INCOME GUIDELINES. THROUGH ENGAGING AND HOLISTIC PROGRAMMING, WE AIM TO PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS AND TOOLS TO ENHANCE THEIR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, ULTIMATELY PROVIDING THEM WITH A STRONG SENSE OF BELONGING AND VALUE, ENSURING THAT AS THEY DEVELOP, THEY THRIVE.

Income
$351,550
Spending
$305,794
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
5.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
4
Volunteers
26
Highest pay
$62,400, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 47% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $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

    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

    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, 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 (2)
  1. $242,498 spent. THE YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM INVESTS IN YOUTH AGES 5-14 DURING OUT-OF-SCHOOL HOURS, YEAR ROUND. WE PROVIDED 63 YOUTH WITH PEER CONNECTION, MENTORSHIP AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO NUTRITION, SCREEN-FREE CREATIVITY AND ADVENTURE. ADDITIONALLY, YOUTH WERE GIVEN 53 NEW EXPERIENCES AT PARKS, RESTAURANTS, MUSEUMS, AMUSEMENT PARKS AND MORE. OUR STAFF SET GROWTH GOALS WITH EACH YOUTH AND PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL CHECK-INS TO COMMUNICATE SEEN GROWTH OR NEXT STEPS.
  2. $2,896 spent. THE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM HAS HELPED REPAIR SOCIAL CONNECTION FOR 50 FAMILIES IN THE PORTLAND, OREGON AREA. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES ORGANIZING EVENTS THAT BRING FAMILIES TOGETHER, PROVIDING INDIVUALIZED CHECK-INS WITH FAMILIES AND CONNECTING THEM TO OUTSIDE RESOURCES AS NEEDED.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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