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Mclaran Leadership Foundation

EIN 92-0409322 · Salem, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceFair65 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN THE COMMUNITY OF SALEM, OREGON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND RELATED ACTIVITIES.

Income
$121,976
Spending
$114,417
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 80%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$209,572, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 27% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% 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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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. $52,336 spent. LEADERSHIP SALEM PROGRAM ENROLLED 47 PARTICIPANTS IN ITS 2024-2026 COHORT. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED UP-COMING LEADERS FROM DIVERSE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY BACKGROUNDS. THE COHORT MET MONTHLY TO INCREASE THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND AWARENESS OF THE KEY OPERATIONS, RESOURCES AND CHALLENGES IN OUR COMMUNITY, BUILD CONNECTIONS, AND INTRODUCE OPPORTUNITIES WHERE THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS CAN EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP GROWTH. AT THE END OF YEAR ONE, THE COHORT CHOOSES AND COMPLETES A PROJECT BENEFITTING A LOCAL NON-PROFIT. IN YEAR TWO TEAMS FROM THE COHORT PLAN THE MONTHLY ACTIVITIES FOR THE FOLLOWING COHORT.
  2. $33,530 spent. SALEM EMERGING LEADERS ENGAGED OVER 150 YOUNG LEADERS, TAILORED TO AGES 20-40, IN REGULAR MONTHLY AND QUARTERLY PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIES. THESE ACTIVITIES PROVIDED CONSISENT, INTENTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND AWARENESS OF COMMUNITY NEEDS, WHILE CREATING NEW CONNECTIONS, NETWORKS AND COMMUNITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDED LEADERSHIP TRAINING, SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN FROM LEADERS WHO HAVE COME BEFORE THEM.
  3. $7,453 spent. THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROJECT PROGRAM ENROLLED 24 PARTICIPANTS IN ITS 2024-2026 INAUGURAL COHORT. THE PARTICIPANTS ARE HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH FROM PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN THE SALEM AREA. SIMILAR TO THE LEADERSHIP SALEM ADULT PROGRAM, THE COHORT MET MONTHLY TO LEARN NEW LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND RAISE AWARENESS OF THE KEY OPERATIONS, RESOURCES AND CHALLENGES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THEY BUILD CONNECTIONS WITH STUDENTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS. AND THEY ARE INTRODUCED TO OPPORTUNITIES WHERE THEIR SKILLS AND INTERESTS CAN EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE AND PROFESSIONAL LEADERSHIP GROWTH. EACH PARTICIPANT IS ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN PROFIT BOARD SERVICE DURING THEIR SECOND YEAR.

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 October 13, 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 February 2024.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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