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Raphael House of Portland

EIN 93-0710963 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND IS DEDICATED TO ENDING DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE. WE SUPPORT SURVIVORS THROUGH EMERGENCY AND ONGOING SERVICES, WHILE ADVANCING SYSTEMIC CHANGE THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATION AND COLLABORATIVE ADVOCACY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING A FUTURE WHERE SURVIVORS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OUR COMMUNITIES THRIVE.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.2 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
14.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
58
Volunteers
70
Highest pay
$154,254, executive director

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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. $1.3 million spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES: EACH YEAR UP TO 100 SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN STAY AT RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND'S EMERGENCY SHELTER AN AVERAGE OF SEVEN WEEKS. IT IS CONFIDENTIALLY LOCATED AND CAN HOUSE UP TO 40 SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN AT ONE TIME. THE SHELTER IS A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE ENVIRONMENT WHERE SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN CAN ACCESS THE RESOURCES NECESSARY TO HELP BUILD A VIOLENCE-FREE LIFE.
  2. $1.1 million spent. COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: RAPHAEL HOUSE OF PORTLAND MAINTAINS A COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS IN THE COMMUNITY ABOUT THE EFFECTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. THROUGH OUR OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS WE EDUCATE HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE WARNING SIGNS OF INTIMATE VIOLENCE AS WELL AS THEIR RIGHTS WITHIN ALL RELATIONSHIPS. WE ARE ALSO COMMITTED TO RAISING AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE SO BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES KNOW THEIR RIGHTS IF THEY OR SOMEONE THEY KNOW IS EXPERIENCING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE. RECOVERY MENTORS PROGRAM: THE RECOVERY MENTORS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO ARE ALSO IN RECOVERY, OR SEEKING RECOVERY, FROM ADDICTIVE SUBSTANCES. HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY PROGRAM: THE HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO PATIENTS, REFERRED BY DOCTORS AND NURSE PRACTITIONERS, WHO ARE EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
  3. $984,840 spent. HOUSING PROGRAMS/ SUPPORT: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES A SCATTERED SITE HOUSING PROGRAM. UP TO FIFTEEN SURVIVORS AND THEIR CHILDREN ARE ASSISTED THROUGH HOUSING AND ON-GOING ADVOCACY FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 24 MONTHS. THE SHELTER TO STABILITY PROGRAM PROVIDES DEBT RELIEF TO SURVIVORS IN ORDER TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO HOUSING ACCESS.
  4. $635,103 spent. YOUTH PROGRAM: THE YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES ADVOCACY, SAFETY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES FOR OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER RESIDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE.ADVOCACY CENTER PROGRAM: THE ADVOCACY CENTER PROGRAM PROVIDES SURVIVORS WITH SERVICES AFTER THEY HAVE LEFT SHELTER. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE ACCESS TO COMPUTERS, SUPPORT GROUPS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, AMONG OTHERS. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION IN SEVERAL WAYS SUCH AS ANSWERING OUR ACCESS LINE, HOMEWORK CLUB, GARDENING, COOKING CLASSES, GENERAL MAINTENANCE, AMONG OTHERS.

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 November 6, 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 August 1978.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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