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Room One

EIN 91-1906926 · Twisp, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

At Room One, we recognize and use the power of community to create connection and work toward positive change.

Income
$932,683
Spending
$996,095
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
24.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
19
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$72,215, 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.2 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 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 68% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    6 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 (4)
  1. $525,414 spent. Direct Services: Room Ones direct services are our main conduit for identifying unmet needs in our community and directly informs our initiatives and programmatic strategies. These services support the whole person and their needs across their lifespan. Advocates offer connection to and support with numerous core social and health services to ensure our neighbors have greater stability and access to the resources they need most. This includes but is not limited to: access to DSHS programs, health insurance, safety planning and resources for people experiencing domestic violence or suicide ideation, low-income housing information and applications, access to mental health supports, connection to resources for immigrant specific support, language access and more. This program also includes the following community support groups: a violence prevention group for women, a group for immigrant women, and a peer support group for substance use. cont. Lastly, the direct services program has cash assistance for families and individuals.
  2. $93,466 spent. Prevention Programming: Room Ones prevention programming addresses three major public health issues that disproportionately impact rural youth in Okanogan County: unintended teen pregnancy, inadequate access to reproductive healthcare and accurate information and dating violence. To address these issues, we partner with schools and community organizations across Okanogan County, reaching not only young people but also the teachers, guardians and trusted adults who support them. Our youth-centered approach emphasizes building leadership skills, expanding access to comprehensive sexual health information and teaching about healthy relationships. We also work to ensure that young people are connected to safe, supportive adults and have opportunities to engage in youth-focused groups, classroom-based learning, provider trainings, and community workshops.
  3. $43,692 spent. Advocacy: The Room One Advocacy Program builds long-term systems change by centering rural & underrepresented community voices. We do this by elevating stories of those most impacted, working within coalitions for change through awareness campaigns, building relationships with community leaders, advocating for policy change, tracking and analyzing legislative actions, and more. We engage in a broad spectrum of issues affecting the community like mental health and wellbeing, substance use, gender-based violence, crisis intervention work, and homelessness.
  4. $16,660 spent. Fiscal Sponsorship: Room One agrees to fiscal sponsorships when there is mission alignment between Room One and the entity that is asking to operate under Room Ones tax exempt status. Other factors that Room One considers when approached about fiscal sponsorship include what administrative needs the entity requires and if Room One has the capacity to fill those administrative needs.

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 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 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 August 1998.

    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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