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Fruit and Flower Day Nursery of Portland

EIN 93-0386836 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Raising each dollar of donations cost 77 cents.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

FRUIT & FLOWER PROVIDES A DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ENVIRONMENT FOR LEARNING WHILE CULTIVATING A SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY FOR FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A PLAY-BASED EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WHICH SUPPORTS CREATIVE THINKING, RESPECT FOR DIVERSITY, AND SOCIAL AWARENESS IN EACH CHILD. FRUIT & FLOWER IS A 5-STAR OREGON SPARK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN SCHOOL FULL TIME, AND AN ACTIVE ADVOCATE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR ALL ISSUES THAT SERVE THE INTERESTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
85
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$224,248, 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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 77 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

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (2)
  1. $2.6 million spent. THE NORTHWEST PORTLAND FRUIT & FLOWER CENTER PROVIDED HIGH-QUALITY FULL TIME CARE TO 142 CHILDREN IN OUR COMMUNITY WHOSE PARENTS ARE EMPLOYED OR IN SCHOOL FULL TIME. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO 28 CHILDREN AS PART OF OUR EFFORT TO SERVE LOW INCOME FAMILIES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND TO ACHIEVE A MORE DIVERSE ENROLLMENT. FRUIT & FLOWER IS RECGONIZED AS A 5-STAR QUALITY RATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM THROUGH OREGON SPARK. WE INVESTED IN OUR STAFF BY PROVIDING APPROXIMATELY 900 HOURS OF CONTINUING EDUCATION, ENSURING ADHERENCE TO BEST PRACTICES.
  2. $330,035 spent. SPRINGBOARD IS A BEHAVIOR HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDED ONE-ON-ONE SERVICES TO 4 AUTASTIC STUDENTS. BEHAVIOR SUPPORT WAS ALSO PROVIDED TO ALL TEACHERS, PARENTS, AND CHILDREN AT THE NORTHWEST PORTLAND CENTER AS NEEDED.

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 August 1953.

    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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