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Partners in Careers

EIN 91-1537912 · Vancouver, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY SELF SUFFICIENT BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES.

Income
$2.5 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
15 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 95%
Employees
91
Volunteers
107
Highest pay
$139,153, executive director (thru 12/24)

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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 15.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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.

  • 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

    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 (4)
  1. $635,927 spent. LIMITED ENGLISH - LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCT PATHWAY (LEP) PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR REFUGEES AND FOR WELFARE RECIPIENTS WITH LIMITED WENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY. THERE WERE 832 PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.
  2. $403,237 spent. COMMUNITY JOBS - PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL, COMMUNITY-BASED JOB EXPERIENCES, RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES, AND TRAINING TO TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS ENCOUNTERING PROBLEMS GETTING INTO THE PERMANENT JOB MARKET. THIS PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES THE JOB CONNECTION AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR WORKFIRST CLIENTS. THERE WERE 94 NEW PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.
  3. $307,629 spent. VET TRANSITION IN PLACE (TIP) - TIP HOUSING FIRST MODEL FOCUSES ON MOVING VETERANS FROM TEMPORARY HOUSING TO PERMANENT HOUSING. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOMELESS VETERANS IN CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON WITH STABLE HOUSING AND CLIENT-CENTERED CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT THAT INCLUDES EMPLOYMENT FOCUSED JOB TRAINING, MENTORING, COUNSELING, AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. THE OVERALL STRATEGY IS TO PROVIDE A CLIENT-CENTERED "HOUSING FIRST FOCUSED" APPROACH TO ENSURE HOMELESS VETERANS RECEIVE THE WRAPAROUND SERVICES THEY NEED IN ORDER TO SUCCESSFULLY MOVE TO AND REMAIN IN PERMANENT HOUSING. THERE WERE 13 NEW PARTICIPANTS THIS YEAR.
  4. $516,382 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO SENIORS, INDIVIDUALS WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT, DISABILITIES, VISUALLY IMPAIRED, AND HOMELESS.

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 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 November 6, 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 June 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 October 1996.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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