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Pearl Buck Center Inc

EIN 93-0584827 · Eugene, 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

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PEOPLE WITH VARIOUS ABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES QUALITY CHOICES AND SUPPORTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS.

Income
$3.5 million
Spending
$3.3 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 75%
Employees
103
Volunteers
65
Highest pay
$118,536, executive di

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 83% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    70% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (5)
  1. $732,323 spent. PEARL BUCK PRESCHOOL - WRAPAROUND, TUITION-FREE PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES LED BY PARENTS WITH COGNITIVE CHALLENGES. MOST OF THEIR CHILDREN ARE BORN WITHOUT DISABILITIES, BUT ARE AT HIGH RISK FOR ACQUIRED DISABILITIES, ABUSE, AND NEGLECT. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A UNIQUE, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM OF SPECIALIZED PRESCHOOL FOR CHILDREN AGES TWO TO FIVE YEARS AND PARENTING EDUCATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT/OUTREACH FOR ELIGIBLE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN ARE ZERO TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE.
  2. $608,331 spent. COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT - COMPREHENSIVE, PERSONALIZED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES EMPOWERING ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DETERMINE CAREER GOALS, ACQUIRE TRAINING, SECURE, AND RETAIN QUALITY, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. BUSINESSES ARE ACTIVE PARTNERS, PARTICIPATING WITHOUT SUBSIDIES, AND PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE TOTAL IMMERSION IN THE WORKPLACE. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES JOB COACHES AS NEEDED ON-SITE FOR SUPPORT AND COORDINATION.
  3. $260,377 spent. LIFE ENHANCING ACTIVITIES PROGRAM (LEAP) - A DAY PROGRAM OF COMMUNITY INCLUSION, EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES, AND MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO ACHIEVE THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS, LEARN NEW SKILLS, AND DEVELOP PEER RELATIONSHIPS.
  4. $716,249 spent. PEARL BUCK VOCATIONAL ACADEMY - THIS PROGRAM FEATURES WORKPLACE SKILLS, WHICH EMPHASIZE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF BEING A GOOD EMPLOYEE FOR ALL VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-CARE PRACTICES, OR OTHER ENRICHMENT TOPICS AS NEEDED TO BUILD STUDENT SUCCESS. STUDENTS IN THE ACADEMY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED PROGRAM INSTRUCTION IN FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, SUCH AS READING/WRITING AND MATH SKILLS. ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY INCLUDE LEARNING LABS AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. ALL STUDENTS CREATE A PORTFOLIO TO OUTLINE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHAT THEY WOULD NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. EACH HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A LOCAL FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES WAGES AND STRUCTURED WORK. FAMILY SUPPORT - RAISING A FAMILY IS CHALLENGING UNDER THE BEST CIRCUMSTANCES. IN ADDITION TO OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, WE USE A HOME-BASED APPROACH TO HELP PARENTS WITH COGNITIVE CHALLENGES DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS IN ALL AREAS OF PARENTING. WE SUPPORT PARENTS WITH COGNITIVE CHALLENGES TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND RESILIENCE SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO SUCCEED AFTER THEY LEAVE OUR PROGRAM. PARENTAL RESILIENCE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO DECREASE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM - IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE WITH THE TASKS OF DAILY LIVING THAT SUPPORT ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THIS INCLUDES SUCH ACTIVITIES AS SUPPORT IN PURCHASING GOODS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING HEALTH RELATED NEEDS.
  5. PEARL BUCK VOCATIONAL ACADEMY - THIS PROGRAM FEATURES WORKPLACE SKILLS, WHICH EMPHASIZE THE KEY ELEMENTS OF BEING A GOOD EMPLOYEE FOR ALL VOCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-CARE PRACTICES, OR OTHER ENRICHMENT TOPICS AS NEEDED TO BUILD STUDENT SUCCESS. STUDENTS IN THE ACADEMY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN SPECIALIZED PROGRAM INSTRUCTION IN FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS, SUCH AS READING/WRITING AND MATH SKILLS. ALL PROGRAMS OF STUDY INCLUDE LEARNING LABS AND ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES. ALL STUDENTS CREATE A PORTFOLIO TO OUTLINE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON WHAT THEY WOULD NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT. EACH HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK IN A LOCAL FOR-PROFIT BUSINESS THAT PROVIDES WAGES AND STRUCTURED WORK. FAMILY SUPPORT - RAISING A FAMILY IS CHALLENGING UNDER THE BEST CIRCUMSTANCES. IN ADDITION TO OUR PRESCHOOL PROGRAM, WE USE A HOME-BASED APPROACH TO HELP PARENTS WITH COGNITIVE CHALLENGES DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS IN ALL AREAS OF PARENTING. WE SUPPORT PARENTS WITH COGNITIVE CHALLENGES TO BUILD SELF-ESTEEM AND RESILIENCE SO THEY CAN CONTINUE TO SUCCEED AFTER THEY LEAVE OUR PROGRAM. PARENTAL RESILIENCE HAS BEEN SHOWN TO DECREASE CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAM - IN-HOME AND COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE WITH THE TASKS OF DAILY LIVING THAT SUPPORT ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AS INDEPENDENTLY AND SAFELY AS POSSIBLE. THIS INCLUDES SUCH ACTIVITIES AS SUPPORT IN PURCHASING GOODS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING HEALTH RELATED NEEDS.

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 December 1972.

    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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