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Immigration Counseling Service Inc

EIN 93-0696480 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE (ICS) IS THE OLDEST AND ONLY INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM SERVING OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 48%
Employees
23
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$131,055, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 28% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 40% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $820,397 spent. IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE (ICS) PROVIDES AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES FOR IMMIGRATION ISSUES SUCH AS FAMILY VISA PETITIONS, PERMANENT RESIDENCY, CITIZENSHIP APPLICATIONS, CONSULAR PROCESSING, REPRESENTATION BEFORE USCIS, RENEWAL OF WORK PERMITS/RESIDENT CARDS, DEFERRED ACTION FOR CHILDHOOD ARRIVALS (DACA), ASYLUM, AND DEFENSE AGAINST REMOVAL PROCEEDINGS.
  2. $789,647 spent. IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE (ICS) THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE ACACIA PROVIDES IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES TO CHILDREN DETAINED IN STAFF-SECURE, SHELTER, AND TRANSITIONAL/LONG TERM FOSTER CARE FACILITIES. ICS PROVIDES KNOW YOUR RIGHTS ORIENTATIONS WHICH TEACH CHILDREN THEIR RIGHTS WHILE IN DETENTION. ICS CREATES INDIVIDUAL PLANS FOR EACH CHILD AND ACCOMPANIES THEM FOR APPEARANCE BEFORE IMMIGRATION COURT.
  3. $1,130 spent. IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE (ICS) PROVIDES KNOW YOUR RIGHTS TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS AROUND IMMIGRATION ISSUES WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY GROUPS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, AND IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS, AND HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDERS IN THE OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON AREA. ICS STARTED A FUNDRASING DIRECLTY FOR THE IMMIGRANT RELIEF FUND TO AID IN COSTS FOR INDIGENT CLIENTS.
  4. IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE (ICS) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS. THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE UNITED STATES COMMITTEE ON REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS (USCRI), ICS PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 2024.

    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 October 1980.

    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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