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Old Mill Center for Children and Families Inc

EIN 93-0722603 · Corvallis, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood73 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER IS A COMMUNITY BASED FAMILY-ORIENTED CENTER HELPING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS MAXIMIZE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH SPECIALLY DESIGNED EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPY PROGRAMS.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
91
Volunteers
240
Highest pay
$122,274, 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

Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 22 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 17 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.5 million spent. PREVENTATIVE: THE HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM AT OLD MILL CENTER PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS POSITIVE PARENTING AND HEALTHY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR PARENTS AND THEIR NEWLY BORN CHILDREN. HEALTHY FAMILIES PROVIDES FREE HOME VISITING SERVICES AND RESOURCES TO HIGH RISK, FIRST TIME PARENTS TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE.THE CENTER'S RELIEF NURSERY IS A THERAPEUTIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN. COMPREHENSIVE EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PARENT EDUCATION OPTIONS, FAMILY STRENGTHENING AND PRESERVATION PROGRAMS, CRIMINAL INVOLVEMENT PREVENTION, SPECIAL EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, TREATMENT AND SUPPORT.
  2. $473,018 spent. EDUCATIONAL: A UNIQUE PRESCHOOL MODEL SERVING CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ALONG SIDE THOSE WHO ARE TYPICALLY DEVELOPING.
  3. $1.5 million spent. CHILD, FAMILY AND GROUP COUNSELING: PROVIDES MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR BEHAVIORAL ISSUES. CHILDREN MAY SHOW DISTRESS THROUGH DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, SCHOOL FAILURE, SLEEP AND EATING DISORDER, THESE ISSUES MAY STEM FROM FAMILY VIOLENCE, DIVORCE, SEXUAL ABUSE, ABANDONMENT, PARENTAL ABUSE OR DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, AND FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT.INTENSIVE TREATMENT SERVICES: PROVIDES PSYCHIATRIC DAY TREATMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORT TO PRESCHOOL AND SCHOOL AGES CHILDREN (3-7)WITH EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES. OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IS DESIGNED TO BUILD BASIC MOTOR AND SENSORY SKILLS ENABLING CHILDREN TO BE SUCCESSFUL AND INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OCCUPATIONS: PLAY, SELF-HELP SKILLS, SUCCESS IN LEARNING, AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS. CLIENTS INCLUDE CHILDREN WITH FINE MOTOR DELAYS, GROSS MOTOR DELAYS, PERCEPTUAL MOTOR DELAYS, COORDINATION CHALLENGES, EATING AND SWALLOWING CHALLENGES, AND BEHAVIOR CHALLENGES RELATED TO SENSORY PROCESSING.

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 February 1980.

    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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