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Edwards Center Inc

EIN 93-0630002 · Beaverton, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS OUR MISSION TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY HELPING THEM REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN SAFE, HEALTHY AND STIMULATING ENVIRONMENTS.

Income
$14.3 million
Spending
$12.8 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
236
Volunteers
110
Highest pay
$186,826, direct suppo

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 41% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 (2)
  1. $9.4 million spent. EDWARDS HOMES A FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE IN OUR RESIDENCES, BE THEY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, DUPLEXES, OR APARTMENTS. EACH OF OUR 19 RESIDENCES ARE A UNIQUE HOME A FAMILY UNIT MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE SIMILAR AGES, ABILITIES, AND INTERESTS. STAFF IN OUR GROUP HOMES WORK TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED SUPPORTS TO RESPOND TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND LIFE GOALS. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE IS TO BUILD THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING TO THE EXTENT THAT A PERSON'S ABILITIES ALLOW. IN FACT, MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO COOK, CLEAN, GARDEN, AND MANAGE MONEY WITH MINIMAL ASSISTANCE FROM STAFF. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 83 RESIDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR AT HOME WITH FAMILY, WE OFFER PERSONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, MEDICATION MONITORING, AND OTHER SERVICES AS NEEDED. EDWARDS HOMES A FAMILY-LIKE ATMOSPHERE IN OUR RESIDENCES, BE THEY SINGLE FAMILY HOMES, DUPLEXES, OR APARTMENTS. EACH OF OUR 19 RESIDENCES ARE A UNIQUE HOME A FAMILY UNIT MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO SHARE SIMILAR AGES, ABILITIES, AND INTERESTS. STAFF IN OUR GROUP HOMES WORK TO PROVIDE CUSTOMIZED SUPPORTS TO RESPOND TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND LIFE GOALS. OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE IS TO BUILD THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING TO THE EXTENT THAT A PERSON'S ABILITIES ALLOW. IN FACT, MANY OF OUR RESIDENTS ARE ABLE TO COOK, CLEAN, GARDEN, AND MANAGE MONEY WITH MINIMAL ASSISTANCE FROM STAFF. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 83 RESIDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. RESIDENTIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY OR AT HOME WITH FAMILY, WE OFFER PERSONAL FINANCE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY INCLUSION, MEDICATION MONITORING, AND OTHER SERVICES AS NEEDED.
  2. $1.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES EDWARDS CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FOR BUSINESSES SEARCHING FOR A WORKER(S) AND HAS BEEN MATCHING EMPLOYERS WITH EMPLOYEES SINCE 1972. WE SPECIALIZE IN FULL, PART-TIME, AND SMALL GROUP EMPLOYMENT FOR SHORT OR LONG-TERM JOBS. PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIZES IN FILLING POSITIONS RANGING FROM 8 20 HOURS PER WEEK, WHICH ALLOWS EFFICIENT REDISTRIBUTION OF TASKS AND EXISTING WORKLOADS WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS. BUSINESSES OFTEN FIND THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY HIRING PART TIME EMPLOYEES THROUGH EDWARDS CENTER. THROUGH OUR DIVERSE TALENT POOL, WE WILL MATCH A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TO FIT YOUR SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT NEEDS AND UNIQUE BUSINESS CULTURE.OUR SMALL-GROUP EMPLOYMENT BRINGS A POOL OF 3 TO 8 WORKERS TO YOUR BUSINESS TO ACCOMPLISH ON-GOING OR SHORT TERM PROJECT. ALL SERVICES OFFER AN EDWARDS CENTER JOB COACH TO ASSIST IN TRAINING, QUALITY CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUR WORKER. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 44 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS EDWARDS CENTER OFFERS DAY SUPPORT SERVICES IN ALOHA THAT PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE RETIRED, AND STAY SOCIALLY CONNECTED TO THEIR PEERS. DURING THE DAY, STAFF LEAD GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SOCIAL STIMULATION. IT MAY INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTINGS, SOCIAL SKILL BUILDING AND THERAPIES. COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS ALSO INCLUDES PATH TO EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FOR JOB SEEKING INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 41 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELPMENTAL DISABILITIES. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES EDWARDS CENTER PROVIDES SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT FOR BUSINESSES SEARCHING FOR A WORKER(S) AND HAS BEEN MATCHING EMPLOYERS WITH EMPLOYEES SINCE 1972. WE SPECIALIZE IN FULL, PART-TIME, AND SMALL GROUP EMPLOYMENT FOR SHORT OR LONG-TERM JOBS. PART-TIME EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIZES IN FILLING POSITIONS RANGING FROM 8 20 HOURS PER WEEK, WHICH ALLOWS EFFICIENT REDISTRIBUTION OF TASKS AND EXISTING WORKLOADS WITHIN YOUR BUSINESS. BUSINESSES OFTEN FIND THAT THEY ARE ABLE TO SAVE TIME AND MONEY BY HIRING PART TIME EMPLOYEES THROUGH EDWARDS CENTER. THROUGH OUR DIVERSE TALENT POOL, WE WILL MATCH A QUALIFIED INDIVIDUAL TO FIT YOUR SPECIFIC EMPLOYMENT NEEDS AND UNIQUE BUSINESS CULTURE.OUR SMALL-GROUP EMPLOYMENT BRINGS A POOL OF 3 TO 8 WORKERS TO YOUR BUSINESS TO ACCOMPLISH ON-GOING OR SHORT TERM PROJECT. ALL SERVICES OFFER AN EDWARDS CENTER JOB COACH TO ASSIST IN TRAINING, QUALITY CONTROL AND DEVELOPMENT FOR YOUR WORKER. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 44 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITES. COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS EDWARDS CENTER OFFERS DAY SUPPORT SERVICES IN ALOHA THAT PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES TO EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE RETIRED, AND STAY SOCIALLY CONNECTED TO THEIR PEERS. DURING THE DAY, STAFF LEAD GROUP ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE CONTINUING EDUCATION AND SOCIAL STIMULATION. IT MAY INCLUDE COMMUNITY OUTINGS, SOCIAL SKILL BUILDING AND THERAPIES. COMMUNITY LIVING SUPPORTS ALSO INCLUDES PATH TO EMPLOYMENT TRAINING FOR JOB SEEKING INDIVIDUALS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 41 INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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 November 1974.

    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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