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Eugene Mission

EIN 93-0563797 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood86 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EUGENE MISSION, A WELLNESS CENTER FOR THE HOMELESS, DEMONSTRATES GOD'S LOVE BY COMPASSIONATELY PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES AND LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO HELP OUR HOMELESS NEIGHBORS TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY WITH GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT, SUSTAINABLE INCOME AND STABLE HOUSING.

Income
$8.0 million
Spending
$8.1 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 96%
Employees
47
Volunteers
380
Highest pay
$205,188, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (1)
  1. $7.1 million spent. THE EUGENE MISSION PROVIDED EMERGENCY SERVICES AND WHOLE-PERSON LIFE TRANSFORMATION CURRICULUM TO ASSIST WITH BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR ITS GUESTS. MISSION GUESTS ATTENDED CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS, RECOVERY GROUPS, AND ENGAGED IN HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. IN 2024, THE EUGENE MISSION SERVED THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING RELATIONSHIP-BASED LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, THE MISSION PROVIDED BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS MEALS, SHELTERS, CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, AND A SAFE, CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. IN NUMBERS, THE MISSION PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF CLOTHING AND BEDDING, 757,172 MEALS AND 82,871 NIGHTS OF SHELTER FOR GUESTS. IN 2024, THE EUGENE MISSION'S NEW AND INNOVATIVE RESCUE, RESTORE, REVITALIZE PROGRAM ALONG WITH ITS LIFE CHANGE RELAPSE PREVENTION PROGRAM MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON UNDERLYING CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, SUCCESSFULLY RESTORING SCORES OF THE EUGENE MISSION GUESTS TO HEALTHY COMMUNITY. THE EUGENE MISSION PROVIDED EMERGENCY SERVICES AND WHOLE-PERSON LIFE TRANSFORMATION CURRICULUM TO ASSIST WITH BREAKING THE CYCLE OF HOMELESSNESS FOR ITS GUESTS. MISSION GUESTS ATTENDED CLASSES, ACTIVITIES, COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENTS, RECOVERY GROUPS, AND ENGAGED IN HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE. IN 2024, THE EUGENE MISSION SERVED THOUSANDS OF HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING RELATIONSHIP-BASED LIFE SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING, THE MISSION PROVIDED BASIC NECESSITIES SUCH AS MEALS, SHELTERS, CLOTHING, FURNISHINGS, AND A SAFE, CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. IN NUMBERS, THE MISSION PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF POUNDS OF CLOTHING AND BEDDING, 757,172 MEALS AND 82,871 NIGHTS OF SHELTER FOR GUESTS. IN 2024, THE EUGENE MISSION'S NEW AND INNOVATIVE RESCUE, RESTORE, REVITALIZE PROGRAM ALONG WITH ITS LIFE CHANGE RELAPSE PREVENTION PROGRAM MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON UNDERLYING CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, SUCCESSFULLY RESTORING SCORES OF THE EUGENE MISSION GUESTS TO HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 April 1955.

    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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