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Oregon Association of Realtors

EIN 93-0495706 · Salem, OR

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENHANCE THE MEMBER'S FREEDOM AND ABILITY TO CONDUCT THEIR INDIVIDUAL REAL ESTATE RELATED BUSINESS ETHICALLY AND COMPETENTLY AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS. THE ASSOCIATION IS THE REALTORS REAL ESTATE BUSINESS ADVOCATE, A FORCE FOR EDUCATION, AND A LEGISLATIVE ADVOCATE FOR FREE ENTERPRISE AND PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS IN OREGON. THE ASSOCIATION'S CORE PURPOSE IS TO ADVANCE THE ABILITY OF OREGON REALTORS TO PRACTICE THE REAL ESTATE PROFESSION IN AN ETHICAL, PROFITABLE AND SUCCESSFUL MANNER.

Income
$5.2 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Employees
19
Volunteers
135
Highest pay
$364,803, ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
  1. PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION COURSES: OR STRIVES TO BE THE MARKET LEADER IN OREGON REAL ESTATE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING THE HIGHEST VALUE BUSINESS, LEGAL, AND LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF OUR MEMBERS. WE OFFER MANY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COURSES THAT INCLUDE LEADERSHIP COURSES, TECH SEMINARS, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKERS AND DESIGNATIONS. WE ALSO OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE. BOARD SERVICES AND ASSOCIATION PUBLICATIONS: THE WORK OF THEASSOCIATION IS OVERSEEN BY A 15 MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITIEE, HEADED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND BY A 100+ MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REPRESENTATIVE OF 24 LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS AND BOARDS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. OR IS FUNDED BY ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND SPONSORSHIPS. REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS THROUGHOUT OREGON LOOK TO OR AS A LEADING PROVIDER OF HIGH-QUALITY REAL ESTATE BUSINESS SERVICES INCLUDING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, RISK MANAGEMENT SERVICES, POLITICAL AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY, AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS TRAINING AND ENFORCEMENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    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 November 1934.

    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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: National Association of Realtors (Chicago, IL), EIN 36-1520690. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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