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Overlake Service League

EIN 91-0658331 · Bellevue, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FOSTER STABILITY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR BELLEVUE'S CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.

Income
$4.5 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
21
Volunteers
500
Highest pay
$190,029, executive director

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

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 42% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.2 million spent. BREAKTIME-MEALTIME(TM) PROVIDES GROCERY-STORE FOOD VOUCHERS WHEN SCHOOLS ARE ON BREAKS AND FOR EMERGENCY FOOD SECURITY NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. LAST YEAR'S IMPACT: 4726 STUDENTS RECEIVED FOOD, PREVENTING HUNGER AND PROVIDING NOURISHMENT.
  2. $353,252 spent. CLOTHES-4-KIDS(TM) DISTRIBUTES GIFT CARDS TO STUDENTS SO THEY CAN SHOP AND SELECT NEW CLOTHING THAT FITS THEIR PERSONAL NEEDS. LAST YEAR'S IMPACT: 1977 STUDENTS RECEIVED NEW SCHOOL CLOTHING SO THEY COULD FEEL CONFIDENT AND SELF-ASSURED LIKE THEIR PEERS.
  3. $2.0 million spent. EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE - ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH UTILITIES AND RENT SUPPORT, INCLUDING EVICTION PREVENTION AND MOVE-IN COSTS. BASIC NEEDS LIKE FOOD AND HOUSEHOLD NECESSITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED. LAST YEAR'S IMPACT: 872 CHILDREN FROM 454 FAMILIES RECEIVED RENT ASSISTANCE. 432 CHILDREN FROM 252 FAMILIES RECEIVED HOLIDAY FOOD AND GIFT SUPPORT.

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 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 June 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 April 1949.

    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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