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Chinook Enterprises

EIN 91-1100744 · Mount Vernon, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 50% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CHINOOK ENTERPRISES IS TO SUPPORT FULL PARTICIPATION IN COMMUNITY LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES OR OTHER BARRIERS.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
12.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
79
Volunteers
13
Highest pay
$185,689, ceo

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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    50% 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (3)
  1. $686,082 spent. CHINOOK ENTERPRISES IS A SOCIAL ENTERPRISE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT WHICH TYPICALLY USES PROFITS FROM ITS PRODUCTION DIVISION TO FUND THE MISSION OF COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS. THE PRODUCTION DIVISION MANUFACTURES AND ASSEMBLES MOSTLY AEROSPACE PARTS AND IS HOPING TO EXPAND INTO MORE COMMERCIAL SECTORS AND SUB-TIER AEROSPACE/SPACE INDUSTRIES. PRODUCTION CONSISTS OF 18 EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING FULL AND PART TIME). OUR TEAM IS BOTH DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT.
  2. $455,326 spent. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DELIVER CHINOOK ENTERPRISES' MISSION-RELATED WORK TO THE SKAGIT VALLEY COMMUNITY AND BEYOND. SERVICES INCLUDE PREPARING STUDENTS FOR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, RESEARCHING AND SECURING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, TRAINING AND HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND GROW PROFESSIONALLY. COMMUNITY INCLUSION SERVICES ARE ALSO EXTENDED TO THOSE SEEKING RETIREMENT OR VARIOUS COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. WE TYPICALLY MAINTAIN 13-15 FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT SERVICE STAFF WHO PROVIDE 70% OR HIGHER DIRECT SERVICE HOURS TO CUSTOMERS IN A GIVEN MONTH. ANNUALLY, SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO 230-250 CUSTOMERS AND OVER 100 LOCAL BUSINESSES.
  3. $342,404 spent. CHINOOK OPERATES A LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DIVISION WHICH HAS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE TEAM OF 16 FULL/PART TIME STAFF MEMBERS. ANY PROFITS FROM THIS DIVISION ARE ALSO USED TO FUND THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. THE GROUNDS TEAM SUPPORTS MULTIPLE MEMBERS WITH SIGNIFICANT DISABILITIES. THERE IS A HIGH DEMAND FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE WORK IN SKAGIT COUNTY WHICH INVOLVES MOWING, TRIMMING, EDGING, LEAF BLOWING, REPLANTING AND WEED CONTROL. THE AVERAGE HOURLY WAGE EXCEEDS PREVAILING WAGE REQUIREMENTS AND EMPLOYEES TYPICALLY HAVE LONG-TERM TENURE.

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 June 1985.

    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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