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Relief Nursery Inc

EIN 93-0784800 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RELIEF NURSERY PREVENTS THE CYCLE OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING SUCCESSFUL AND RESILIENT CHILDREN, STRENGTHENING PARENTS, AND PRESERVING FAMILIES.

Income
$8.3 million
Spending
$7.8 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 62%
Employees
209
Volunteers
226
Highest pay
$147,217, 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: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 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. $2.4 million spent. THERAPEUTIC EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM PROVIDES A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF INDIVIDUALIZED CLASSROOM AND HOME-BASED DEVELOPMENTAL EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN NEWBORN TO SIX YEARS OF AGE. ALL ASPECTS OF THE PROGRAM FOCUS ON THE SPECIFIC ISSUES OF CHILDREN FROM MULTI-STRESSED FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA, ABUSE, AND/OR STRESS, OR ARE AT RISK FOR SUCH EXPERIENCES. MULTIPLE FEATURES CONTRIBUTE TO THE THERAPEUTIC NATURE OF THIS PROGRAM AND ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE CURRICULUM AND ENVIRONMENT PROVIDED AT RELIEF NURSERY SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF EACH CHILD. TEACHERS, SPECIALISTS, AND PARENTS WORK TOGETHER TO ESTABLISH INDIVIDUAL GOALS FOR EACH CHILD. THE THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM IS PART OF A LARGER SYSTEM PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE, AMELIORATING SERVICES TO BOTH CHILD AND FAMILY. TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY BETWEEN SCHOOL AND HOME, THE CHILD'S CLASSROOM TEACHER IS ALSO THE FAMILY'S HOME VISITOR, HELPING TO ENHANCE PARENTING SKILLS, PROMOTING PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND CREATING A HEALTHY AND NURTURING HOME ENVIRONMENT. IN THIS PROGRAM, THE FOCUS IS ON THE SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT. THERE IS A LOW RATIO OF ADULTS TO CHILDREN IN THE CLASSROOMS.
  2. $916,989 spent. ACCESSING SUCCESS IS A SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR PARENTS PARTICIPATING IN OTHER RELIEF NURSERY PROGRAMS. ACCESSING SUCCESS PROVIDES PEER SUPPORT, PARENT FOR RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP AND SOCIAL SKILLS ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT PARENTS IN ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING RECOVERY. A UNIQUE ASPECT OF ACCESSING SUCCESS IS THAT IT IS STAFFED BY PEER SUPPORT INTERVENTIONISTS WHO ARE IN RECOVERY THEMSELVES, TO PROVIDE MENTORING AND SUPPORT FOR PARENTS. THE PARENTS FOR RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUP INCLUDES TRANSPORTATION, CHILDCARE AND A LIGHT MEAL FOR PARENT AND CHILD.
  3. $489,838 spent. THE OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES "FRONT-END" INTAKE, ENROLLMENT AND CRISIS RESPONSE FOR FAMILIES AT INITIAL CONTACT. IT USES A STRENGTH-BASED AND CREATIVE APPROACH, OFFERING CHOICES AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES IN A COMPASSIONATE MANNER. IN ADDITION TO INTAKE AND RESOURCE REFERRALS, OUTREACH PROVIDES RESPITE CHILDCARE, HOME VISITS AND ACCESS TO OTHER RELIEF NURSERY SERVICES SUCH AS FAMILY LITERACY EVENTS, MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER RECOVERY SUPPORT.
  4. $2.2 million spent. MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES OF EARLY CHILDHOOD THROUGH A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES TAILORED TO EACH FAMILY'S UNIQUE NEEDS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST TO RELIEF NURSERY FAMILIES INCLUDING PLAY-BASED THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES.

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 September 1981.

    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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