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Living Opportunities Inc

EIN 93-0640525 · Medford, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISIBILITIES TO LIVE IN THE SAME NEIGHBORHOODS, WORK FOR THE SAME EMPLOYERS, AND SHARE IN THE SAME EXPERIENCES TO WHICH WE ALL ASPIRE.

Income
$10.2 million
Spending
$10.1 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
215
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$158,288, ceo

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (employment, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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. $3.4 million spent. 24-HOUR RESIDENTIAL: PROVIDES 24/7 ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES SO THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS CAN LIVE IN HOMES IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS, OUTSIDE OF NURSING HOMES AND INSTITUTIONS. SERVICES INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING AND INSTRUMENTAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, ADDRESSING HEALTH, SAFETY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE SUPPORTS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. EMPLOYMENT: PROVIDES CAREER EXPLORATION, DISCOVERY, JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS, JOB COACHING AND JOB DEVELOPMENT SO THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CAN WORK IN LOCAL BUSINESSES IN THE COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES THE SERVICES NOTED AND THEN SUPPORTS THE INDIVIDUALS PLACED IN JOBS ONGOING SO THEY CAN SUCCESSFULLY MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. IF AN INDIVIDUAL LOSES A JOB, THE ASSESSMENT, DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT SERVICES ARE REVISTED TO ACHIEVE A DIFFERENT JOB PLACEMENT.
  3. $2.6 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING SERVICES: PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH THE ASSISTANCE THEY NEED TO SUCCESSFULLY LIVE WHERE THEY WANT AND CAN AFFORD. SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED, BUT MOST OFTEN FALL IN THE AREA OF ASSISTANCE RELATED TO MEALS, MEDICAL AND MONEY, AND SAFETY OR STABILITY. FOR EXAMPLE, MEAL-RELATED SERVICES MIGHT INCLUDE HELPING THE INDIVIDUAL DEVELOP A MENU, SHOP FOR FOOD AND SUPPLIES, SAFE FOOD STORAGE, MEAL PREPARATION, TOOL SAFETY (STOVE, ETC.), DIET, ETC. MEDICAL SERVICES MIGHT INCLUDE HELPING THE INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFY A MEDICAL NEED, MAKE A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT, GET TO THE DOCTOR (BUS, CAB, WALK), INTERPRET AND IMPLEMENT THE DOCTOR'S FINDINGS AND PRESCRIPTIONS, FOLLOW UP CARE, ETC.
  4. $483,838 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE WITH RECREATION TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES SO THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS CAN ENJOY ACTIVITIES IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. ALSO PROVIDES ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION SERVICES TO COMMUNITY PARTNERS, FAMILIES, OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES SO THAT THESE INDIVIDUALS CAN MOVE SAFELY AND EFFICIENTLY THROUGH THE COMMMUNITY. ALSO OFFERING ART, MUSIC, AND DRAMA. FAMILY NETWORK OFFERING SUPPORT AND CONNECTION TO FAMILIES AND PARENTS OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 1976.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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