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Nchi Wana Housing

EIN 87-1164014 · Hood River, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DEVELOP OPPORTUNITIES, EMPOWER AND ADVOCATE FOR TRIBAL MEMBERS TO IMPROVE HOUSING, HEALTH, CULTURE, ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE TRIBAL COMMUNITY LIVING ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER.

Income
$554,333
Spending
$524,982
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
8
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$121,012, 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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 41% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 152% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $430,913 spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT: OUR PROGRAMMING SEEKS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND HOUSING COUNSELING TO UNSTABLY HOUSED NATIVE CLIENTS LIVING ALONG THE COLUMBIA RIVER. OUR PROVIDED OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDES WARMING/COOLING SUPPLIES, FOOD BOXES AND HOLIDAY MEALS, COVID TESTS AND PPE, AS WELL AS PROPANE AND LIHEAP ENERGY ASSISTANCE APPLICATION SUPPORT. WE ACT AS CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE ADVOCATES FOR OUR CLIENTS TO HELP THEM NAVIGATE HOUSING APPLICATIONS AND OTHER LOCAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS SUCH AS EVICTION PREVENTION, RAPID REHOUSING, AND SHELTERS/TRANSITIONAL HOUSING. WE ATTEND COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES AND PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT. WE PROVIDE ASSISTANCE WITH PROPANE, GENERATORS, TARPS, AND BUS PASSES TO CLIENTS. RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAM: WE APPROVED 2 HOUSEHOLD FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR OUR RAPID REHOUSING SERVICES IN 2025. WE PROVIDE DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE FOR COSTS RELATED TO SECURING STABLE HOUSING INCLUDING APPLICATION FEES, SECURITY DEPOSITS, LANDLORD INCENTIVES, AND SHORT-TERM RENTAL ASSISTANCE (UP TO 12 MONTHS OF ASSISTANCE). WE ALSO PROVIDE TENANT EDUCATION CLASSES THROUGH THE RENT WELL CURRICULUM WHERE STUDENTS TAKE A SERIES OF 6 CLASSES TO GAIN CERTIFICATION OF COMPLETION.

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 May 2022.

    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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