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Morrison Child & Family Services

EIN 93-0354176 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair53 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HELPING KIDS BE KIDS, AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES WHEN THEY NEED US MOST. MORRISON SERVES OVER 8,000 YOUTH AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY THROUGH TEN DISTINCT PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR CLIENTS.

Income
$41.2 million
Spending
$42.5 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
1.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 79%
Employees
569
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$238,127, ceo

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

Fair: 53 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    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. $8.8 million spent. OUTPATIENT: MORRISON CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES DELIVERS SPECIALIZED OUTPATIENT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH THROUGH 21. AT THE CORE OF OUR WORK IS A DEEP RESPECT FOR EACH YOUTH'S UNIQUE STRENGTHS, EXPERIENCES, AND CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES. WE WORK WITH YOUTH AND THEIR SUPPORT SYSTEMS, IDENTIFYING STRENGTHS AND GOALS THAT HELP US CREATE AN INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLAN FOR THEM. OUR CLINICIANS WORK IN MANY SETTINGS SUCH AS CLINICS, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
  2. $16.1 million spent. ORR: MORRISON PARTNERS WITH THE OFFICE OF REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT (ORR) WITHIN THE FEDERAL ADMINISTRATION FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR SHELTER, LONG TERM GROUP HOME, AND POST RELEASE AND HOME STUDY SERVICES. WE PROVIDE 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE WITH A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION, AND VOCATIONAL READINESS. THE PRIMARY GOALS OF OUR ORR PROGRAMS ARE TO PROVIDE THE YOUTH IN OUR CARE WITH A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PLACE THEM WITH FAMILY OR SPONSORS.
  3. $3.2 million spent. SAGE: A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT GIRLS WHO HAVE BEEN COMMERCIALLY SEXUALLY EXPLOITED. WE PROVIDE 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL CARE WITH A FULL-RANGE OF PHSYCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT SERVICES, EDUCATIONAL INSTRUCTION, AND VOCATIONAL READINESS. THE PROGRAM PLACES THE FOCUS ON PROVIDING A NURTURING, SAFE, TRAUMA-INFORMED MILIEU THAT WILL ALLOW TREATMENT TO HAPPEN WHEN THE YOUTH ARE READY.
  4. $9.2 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: BREAKTHROUGH, A DAY TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENT MALES WITH A FOCUS ON ALCOHOL AND DRUG RECOVERY; COUNTERPOINT DAY TREATMENT, WHICH PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT, SCHOOLING, AND CARE FOR TEENAGE BOYS FOR WHOM SEXUAL ACTING-OUT IS AN ISSUE; FOSTER CARE AND RESPITE CARE, PROVIDING TIME-LIMITED, TRANSITIONAL, AND THERAPEUTIC HOME CARE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH; EQUITY AND INCLUSION, ENDED MARCH, 2025; AND QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE.

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 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 June 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 January 2000.

    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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