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The Sober Place

EIN 86-2597333 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Couve Collective is a community space--rooted in downtown Vancouver--dedicated to building meaningful connections which restore dignity, foster belonging, and transform lives. We freely offer our services to empower lasting change through hope and authenticity.

Income
$811,148
Spending
$686,914
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 64%
Employees
13
Volunteers
4
Highest pay
$84,148, board member/program 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: 70 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 52% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 61 out of 100.

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $302,941 spent. Café - Over the past year, we have supported individuals in entering and sustaining treatment, securing stable housing, accessing onsite medical and behavioral health services, reconnecting with family members, and gaining employment. Participants consistently report increased hope, improved emotional stability, and stronger community connection because of their involvement in our community space. Specifically, we provided 4,087 meals, 213 bus tickets and 66 hygiene kits in addition to providing a safe community space for 174 individuals on a regular basis.
  2. $91,569 spent. SAGA- SAGA is a 9-month, 3-phase initiative which provides long-term, community-centered support, focusing on utilizing evidenced-based skills to assist adults from all walks of life who are looking to promote long-term stability and change. The SAGA program has assisted 51 participants; conducting 570 hours of groups, and 340 hours of one-on-one coaching. Within the SAGA census, 31% are PPW and 74% have a history of substance use.
  3. $67,031 spent. CORE - Couve Opiate Response Effort (CORE) engages with those struggling with opiate use and living outside in downtown Vancouver. With CORE, we have expanded our reach by getting Naloxone into the hands of active users and those engaging with them, removed barriers for those on fentanyl seeking Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT), and provided on-going case management and support for people to remain fentanyl-free. We have distributed over 300 doses of Naloxone in our custom Narcan kits, that are durable and refillable. In 2025, CORE supported 20 individuals with daily rides to and from their MAT appointments along with providing accountability and recovery support.
  4. $62,017 spent. Room for Change is drop-in style system navigation and outreach support developing data-driven solutions to end homelessness. In 2025 Room for Change provided intensive case management for 17 individuals and had over 500 contacts with individuals to provide referrals and supportive supplies. On a regular basis, Room for Change provides individualized, dignity-affirming material support during outreach and one-on-one interactions to reduce immediate barriers to survival and stability. Supports included hygiene kits and individual hygiene items, emergency survival supplies (tarps, blankets, sleeping bags, hand warmers, ponchos), food, snacks, and pet food during outreach, and bus passes for medical appointments.

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 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 December 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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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