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F I S H of Orchards Inc

EIN 91-1150994 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair64 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FISH of Orchards, Inc. is an emergency food and clothing bank located in east Clark County, WA.

Income
$1.1 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
36

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

Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 6 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 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 (1)
  1. $1.2 million spent. FISH of Orchards Inc. is an Emergency Food Bank, located in East Clark County, WA. That serves the needs of over 5,000 individuals each month. During our last fiscal year we provided a food box to 13,383 families consisting of 44,695 individuals with food. We provided 548,239 pounds of food to these families. We did this with our team of 36 volunteers working a total of 8,483 hours.FISH of Orchards Inc. ( Friends In Service to Humanity ) was organized in 1977 and opened our doors in January 1978 with an initial space provided by the Orchards United Methodist Church. With the help of other community business and area churches, small commercial spaces would be rented, until in 1993 we built our present Food Bank building.FISH of Orchards Inc. main food sources are: the State and Federal Emergency Food Assistance Programs EFAP and TEFAP, Clark County Food Bank, Northwest Harvest in Seattle, and the Oregon Food Bank. Our drivers pick up bakery and produce donations 7 days a week from Fred Meyer, Safeway, Trader Joe's, New Seasons Market and Franz Bread Co. We also receive donations from individuals, the Annual food drives conducted by Walk and Knock, the Letter Carriers and the Clark County Home and Garden Show. We also receive food donations from many individuals and area businesses and churches. We are not sponsored by any corporate, fraternal or religious organizations. All of our financial support comes from donations by generous individuals, area churches and small businesses. At times we receive some support from United Way, the Combined Fund Drive, the Oregon Food Bank and Northwest Harvest, mostly in the form of food credits, which we can then use to purchase foods at substantial discount.Particularly in these most difficult economic times, it is our privilege to serve the ever growing needs of the less fortunate in our community, with respect, sensitivity and compassion. All foods and clothing are made available at no charge by our all-volunteer team. Our hours of operation are Monday - Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM, except Federal Holidays.

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 April 1982.

    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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