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Horizon Project

EIN 93-0683413 · Milton Frwtr, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ENHANCE THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, HELPING THEM REACH THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL THROUGH TRAINING, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HOUSING, SUPPORT AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT ARE SAFE, HEALTHY AND STIMULATING.

Income
$13.9 million
Spending
$13.0 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 86%
Employees
319
Volunteers
7
Highest pay
$228,164, 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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 21% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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. $8.4 million spent. RESIDENTIAL: PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL GROUP HOMES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS.
  2. $1.6 million spent. SUPPORTED LIVING: PROVIDE THREE SUPPORTED LIVING PROGRAMS AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING IN A VARIETY OF DAILY LIVING AND PERSONAL SAFETY ACTIVITIES. PROVIDE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS (CLIENTS) TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES.
  3. $1.2 million spent. EMPLOYMENT AND DAY SUPPORT: PROVIDE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM AND TRAINING AND SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND INDEPENDENCE FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS BY MATCHING THEIR ABILITIES WITH THE NEEDS OF EMPLOYERS.
  4. $889,730 spent. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS IN MILTON-FREEWATER WHICH ARE RESTRICTED TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO THE MANAGING MEMBER AND OPERATOR FOR A LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (LIHTC) PROJECT WHICH IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT.
  5. AFFORDABLE HOUSING: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THREE AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS IN MILTON-FREEWATER WHICH ARE RESTRICTED TO PROVIDE HOUSING FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. THE ORGANIZATION IS ALSO THE MANAGING MEMBER AND OPERATOR FOR A LOW-INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT (LIHTC) PROJECT WHICH IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT.

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 September 1978.

    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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