Friendly House Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
FRIENDLY HOUSE IS A 21ST CENTURY SETTLEMENT HOUSE THAT ENGAGES PEOPLE ACROSS THE AGE SPECTRUM TO CREATE A COMPASSIONATE, EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE SOCIETY. WE CREATE A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH QUALITY EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LIFE-SUSTAINING SERVICES.
- Income
- $5.0 million
- Spending
- $3.4 million
- Spent on programs
- 71%
- Reserves
- 6.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 79
- Volunteers
- 300
- Highest pay
- $105,576, 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
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 81% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1571% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2517 of 17 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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)
- $1.2 million spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES:FRIENDLY HOUSE SERVES MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMMING, SUPPORT, AND ENGAGEMENT.OUR SENIOR PROGRAM TAKES A STRENGTHS-BASED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING AND ACCESSING RESOURCES TO ASSIST OLDER ADULTS (60+) TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES. OUR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE SPECIALISTS TAKE INQUIRIES OVER THE PHONE OR IN PERSON ON TOPICS SUCH AS HOW TO NAVIGATE COMPLEX SYSTEMS LIKE PUBLIC HOUSING AND MEDICARE OR MEDICAID, OR TO CREATE APPOINTMENTS FOR LEGAL ASSISTANCE, TAX HELP AND TRANSPORTATION. CASE MANAGERS WORK INDIVIDUALLY WITH CLIENTS TO HELP REDUCE ISOLATION(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(SUCH AS PLACING "FRIENDLY VISITOR" VOLUNTEERS WITH THEM OR ENCOURAGING THEM TO COME IN FOR AN EXERCISE CLASS), PROVIDE HOUSEKEEPING AND BATHING ASSISTANCE, CONNECT THEM TO RESOURCES FOR FOOD SHOPPING AND MEAL DELIVERY, AND ENCOURAGE HEALTHY LIVING. MOST CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE HOMES AND COMMUNITIES OF THE CLIENTS WE SERVE. THESE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE AT NO COST TO THE CLIENT.FRIENDLY HOUSE ELDER PRIDE SERVICES (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SAGE METRO PORTLAND) ENHANCES THE LIVES OF LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER (LGBTQ+) IDENTIFYING ADULTS AGES 60+. IT PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, INFORMATION/REFERRAL/ASSISTANCE, AND TRANSPORTATION SCHEDULING/COORDINATION. THE ELDER PRIDE SERVICES HOUSING COMMITTEE DEVELOPED AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING WORKSHOP TO HELP THEIR PEERS ACCESS LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY SUBSIDIZED HOUSING. ELDER PRIDE SERVICES PROVIDES HEALTH AND WELLNESS CLASSES, LECTURES AND WORKSHOPS, SOCIAL EVENTS AND OUTINGS, DIVERSITY TRAININGS FOR THE VARIOUS PROFESSIONS THAT WORK WITH THIS POPULATION. EPS ALSO OFFERS RESIDENT SERVICES AT THE OPAL APARTMENTS FOR LOW INCOME OLDER ADULTS, FOCUSED ON LGTBQ+ HOUSEHOLDS. THIS INCLUDES HOUSING STABILITY, RESOURCE CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES.DURING THE PANDEMIC, SENIOR PROGRAM AND ELDER PRIDE SERVICES STAFF PIVOTED TO USING REMOTE AND VIRTUAL PLATFORMS FOR ALL DIRECT SERVICES, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING ACTIVITIES. FRIENDLY HOUSE HAS RETURNED TO OFFERING IN PERSON SERVICES, PROGRAMMING, AND ACTIVITIES WHILE RETAINING SOME VIRTUAL ACTIVITIES AND THE ASSOCIATED FLEXIBILITY IN ADAPTING TO CHANGING CIRCUSTANCES. OFFERING HYBRID SUPPORTS ALSO ALLOWS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HEALTH RELATED OR OTHER LIMITATIONS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THEY COULD NOT ACCESS IN PERSON.THE FRIENDLY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTER (FHCC) FEATURES A GYMNASIUM, FITNESS ROOM, SHOWERS, AND INTERNET CENTER. WE OFFER A WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES WITH A FOCUS ON SUPPORTING ACCESS FOR MARGINALIZED AND UNDERSERVED PEOPLE. ACTIVITIES AND CLASSES INCLUDE COMMUNITY NIGHTS, MUSIC CIRCLES, LIFELONG LEARNING AND LECTURES, FORUMS, WELLNESS CLASSES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FOR ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WITH A FOCUS ON OLDER ADULTS. PARTICIPATION IS FREE OR ON A SLIDING-FEE BASIS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BASKETBALL, DODGEBALL, PICKLEBALL, YOGA, TAI CHI, STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE TRAINING, ART CLASSES AND COMMUNITY BUILDING EVENTS AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS. FHCC OFFERS ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF PUBLIC SHOWERING OPTIONS FOR HOUSELESS FRIENDS IN PORTLAND. IN ADDITION TO OUR ROBUST OFFERINGS AT FRIENDLY HOUSE, STAFF COORDINATE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROMOTION AT FIVE HOME FORWARD BUILDINGS IN PORTLAND'S URBAN CORE.
- $1.2 million spent. FRIENDLY HOUSE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION THAT FOCUSES ON EACH CHILD'S SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE, AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT. WE PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SOCIAL INTERACTIONS, AND PROMOTE COOPERATION AND PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, WITH A FOCUS ON KINDERGARTEN READINESS. IT IS A FULL-DAY (10-HOUR), FULL YEAR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES THREE TO FIVE. CHILDREN LEARN AND PLAY TOGETHER UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF EXPERIENCED STAFF. THE PROGRAM OFFERS MEALS AND SNACKS DURING THE DAY. STAFF PROVIDE DEVELOPMENTAL SCREENINGS, ASSESSMENTS, AND PARENTING SUPPORT AS REQUESTED OR AS NEEDED. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)PRESCHOOL SLOTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MULTNOMAH COUNTY PRESCHOOL FOR ALL PROGRAM, A SLIDING FEE SCALE, OR A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ENSURE INCLUSION FOR EVERYONE.FRIENDLY HOUSE BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE CARE DURING NON SCHOOL HOURS (7-8AM AND 2:30-6:00PM, AND FULL DAYS ON TEACHER IN-SERVICE DAYS). WE OFFER GENEROUS SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND AN AFFORDABLE SLIDING SCALE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. AFTER SCHOOL ENGAGES CHILDREN IN AGE-APPROPRIATE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ART, SCIENCE, HOMEWORK HELP, SPORTS, FIELD TRIPS AND FREE-CHOICE TIME. CHILDREN ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN CLUBS LIKE PHOTOGRAPHY, THEATER, GARDENING AND MUSIC WITHOUT ADDITIONAL COST FOR FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO MAINTAIN A 12:1 CHILD TO TEACHER RATIO. AFTER SCHOOL AND ITS QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED STAFF ARE CERTIFIED BY THE CHILDCARE DIVISION OF OREGON'S DEPARTMENT OF EARLY LEARNING AND CARE. IT SERVES 1/3RD OF THE CHAPMAN SCHOOL POPULATION. DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, AFTER SCHOOL BECOMES A SUMMER DAY CAMP. IT OPERATES FROM 7AM TO 6PM AND IS REPLETE WITH HANDS-ON PROJECTS, FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CRAFTS AND SPORTS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PROVIDED FOR QUALIFIED FAMILIES.
- $38,152 spent. VOLUNTEERS ARE A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF OUR SUCCESS OVER THE PAST 9+ DECADES, AND WITH SUPPORT FROM LOCAL GROUPS AND BUSINESSES, FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, NEIGHBORS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS, FRIENDLY HOUSE HOSTS 100'S OF VOLUNTEERS EACH YEAR. THEY ARE INTEGRAL TO SUPPORTING OLDER ADULTS LIVING INDEPENDENTLY THROUGH OUR FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM. THEY SERVE ON OUR BOARD AND COMMITTEES, MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO OUR FACILITIES, AND SUPPORT THE PLANNING AND EXECUTION OF OUR EVENTS, INCLUDING OUR ANNUAL AUCTION.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1965.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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