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Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc

EIN 93-0593858 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak22 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE HIGHEST QUALITY SERVICES IN EDUCATION, MENTORING, FAMILY OUTREACH, EMPLOYMENT TRAINING AND PLACEMENT.

Income
$21.6 million
Spending
$25.0 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
-1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 66%
Employees
370
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$331,535, chief executive officer

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: 22 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 87% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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 (4)
  1. $6.9 million spent. EDUCATION: ROSEMARY ANDERSON HIGH SCHOOL (RAHS) - RAHS IS A PRIVATE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDING ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS UNABLE TO SUCCEED IN A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT. RAHS CAMPUSES IN NORTH PORTLAND AND EAST MULTNOMAH COUNTY OFFER HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA AND GENERAL EQUIVALENCY DEGREE (GED) COURSES.ROSEMARY ANDERSON PREP (RA PREP) - RA PREP EXPANDS ON THE ALTERNATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL MODEL AT RAHS, PROVIDING FURTHER EDUCATIONAL, ATHLETIC, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES. RA PREP OFFERS AP LEVEL COURSES, AND MORE. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RAHS STUDENTS A SAFE AFTER-SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITATE TUTORING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, ARTS ENRICHMENT, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES.TRANSITIONS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RAHS SENIORS AND GRADUATES THROUGH AGE 25 WITH POST-GRADUATION SUPPORT TO PROMOTE SUCCESS IN COLLEGE ENROLLMENT AND RETENTION, JOB SEARCH AND RETENTION, CRISIS MANAGEMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.YOUNG PARENT PROGRAM - THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES AN EVIDENCE-BASED CURRICULUM AND YEAR-ROUND PRO-SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH THROUGH AGE 25 IN ORDER TO DEVELOP PARENTING SKILLS AND HEALTHY PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS.
  2. $3.8 million spent. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES:COMMUNITY HEALING INITIATIVE - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND HEALING THERAPY SERVICES FOR FAMILIES OF YOUTH CURRENTLY OR RECENTLY INVOLVED IN THE JUVENILE OR CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.MENTORING - A VOLUNTEER PROGRAM UTILIZING BEST PRACTICE METHODS TO CREATE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN ADULT MENTORS AND RAHS YOUTH MENTEES AND TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN COMMUNITY-BASED ACTIVITIES ALONGSIDE A POSITIVE ADULT INFLUENCE.YOUTH AND COMMUNITY GRANT - A COMMUNITY-BASED GRANT DESIGNED TO ASSIST EXISTING EFFORTS IN IMPROVING EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE SUCCESS FOR YOUTH WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM, OR ARE AT RISK OF DISCONNECTING FROM THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND LABOR MARKET. THE TARGET POPULATION OF THIS GRANT ARE OPPORTUNITY AND PRIORITY YOUTH. OPPORTUNITY AND PRIORITY YOUTH ARE YOUTH AGE 16 AND OLDER WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM THE EDUCATION SYSTEM AND THE LABOR MARKET.WORKFORCE AND INNOVATION GRANT - AN INNOVATIVE AND SUSTAINABLE EFFORT THAT IMPROVES EDUCATION AND/OR WORKFORCE SUCCESS FOR YOUTH AGES 6-24, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON YOUTH AGES 14-24 WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL AND/OR WORK. THIS IS INTENDED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING THAT INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL RE-ENGAGEMENT, CAREER CONNECTED LEARNING, POST-SECONDARY ACCESS, AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENSURE STABILITY AND SUCCESS FOR YOUTH FACING SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.
  3. $5.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING:WORK OPPORTUNITY TRAINING (WOT) - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES FLEXIBLE EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION AND CAREER EXPOSURE OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO INCREASE YOUTH ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH CAREER EXPLORATION, GAINING FINANCIAL LITERACY, RESUME AND INTERVIEW PREPARATION, JOB REFERRALS, AND INTERNSHIPS.CAREER PREP - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WORKSYSTEMS, INC., THE ORGANIZATION UNITES LOCAL BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONALS TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND FINANCE TRAINING, CAREER COACHING AND PLANNING, AND REAL WORK EXPERIENCE FOR YOUTH THROUGH AGE 25.LEADERSHIP - A COLLECTION OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR RAHS STUDENTS TO INCREASE SELF-CONFIDENCE AND DEVELOP COMMUNICATION, ORGANIZATION, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS THROUGH EXERCISES IN SELF-REFLECTION AND TAKING ON EDUCATOR AND LEADERSHIP ROLES WITH PEER AND NON-PEER GROUPS.POIC KITCHEN - POIC'S CULINARY + HOSPITALITY EMERGENT FELLOWSHIP ACADEMIC (CHEF) PROGRAM IS A PAID 12-WEEK OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS TO LEARN INDUSTRY STANDARDS, ALL WHILE PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS AND DELICIOUS FOOD TO OUR STUDENTS AND THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE. CONSTRUCTION PRE-APPRENTICESHIP - POIC PROVIDES A 12-WEEK PROGRAM TO PREPARE ADULTS FOR CAREERS IN CONSTRUCTION AND IN THE TRADES. THIS IS A PAID OPPORTUNITY FOR HANDS-ON LEARNING, CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, INDUSTRY-RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATIONS, CAREER EXPLORATION, AND MORE.
  4. $4.8 million spent. COMMUNITY OUTREACH:STREET LEVEL COMMUNITY OUTREACH - A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN POIC AND THE CITIES OF PORTLAND AND GRESHAM WHICH DEPLOYS OUTREACH WORKERS TO NEIGHBORHOODS ACROSS MULTNOMAH COUNTY WITH THE GOAL OF PREVENTING YOUTH VIOLENCE AND CONNECTING GANG-IMPACTED YOUTH WITH POSITIVE ALTERNATIVES.HEALING HURT PEOPLE (HHP) - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGACY EMMANUEL, OREGON HEALTH AND SCIENCE UNIVERSITY, AND LEGACY MT. HOOD, OUR HHP TEAM ADVOCATES FOR VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE, OFFERING SUPPORT, RESOURCES, AND MORE TO THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES AS THEY RECOVER. LIFE COACHING - 18-MONTH LIFE PLANNING AND WRAPAROUND SUPPORT FOR JUSTICE-INVOLVED INDIVIDUALS.

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 February 1970.

    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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