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Albertina Kerr Centers

EIN 93-0386780 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ALBERTINA KERR EMPOWERS PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES, AND OTHER SOCIAL BARRIERS TO LEAD SELF-DETERMINED LIVES AND REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.

Income
$57.2 million
Spending
$48.9 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 67%
Employees
915
Volunteers
24
Highest pay
$407,076, medical 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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 (3)
  1. $25.5 million spent. ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES: TWENTY SIX NEIGHBORHOOD BASED HOMES OFFERED 24-HOUR SUPPORT AND INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND SELF-SUSTAINABILITY OPPORTUNITIES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025. KERR PROVIDED SERVICES TO 95 ADULTS (18 YEARS OLD AND OVER) WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. KERR SUPPORTED 355 PEOPLE IN PROGRAMS FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THAT GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WORKFORCE, JOIN IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PURSUE INTERESTS THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES, LEADING TO INCREASED EMPLOYMENT, INDEPENDENCE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
  2. $9.6 million spent. YOUTH GROUP HOMES: TEN GROUP HOMES OPERATED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR WHERE 60 YOUTH WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WERE PROVIDED 24-HOUR SUPPORT AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING IN A SAFE AND SECURE SETTING. WE ADOPT A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO CARE, AND ENSURE THAT THE UNIQUE AND INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE SERVE, ARE CONSISTENTLY SUPPORTED.
  3. $8.1 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: A WIDE RANGE OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES AND INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES AS WELL AS SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES. DIAGNOSIS, INTENSIVE INTERVENTION AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE TO 17. MANY OF THESE CHILDREN ARE STRUGGLING TO FUNCTION AT HOME, AT SCHOOL OR IN THE COMMUNITY. KERR PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TREATMENT AND SKILLS TRAINING GEARED TOWARD STABILIZING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND CREATING NEW POTENTIAL FOR A HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIFE FOR EACH CHILD. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CRISIS PSYCHIATRIC CARE AND COMMUNITYBASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. KERR PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 175 CHILDREN AND SUPPORT FOR THEIR FAMILIES. WE MEASURE SUCCESS BY STABILIZING CHILDREN, PROVIDING EFFECTIVE MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, AND ULTIMATELY ASSISTING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO FUNCTION IN THEIR HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITIES.

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 March 1966.

    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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