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Sequoia Mental Health Services Inc

EIN 93-0793127 · Aloha, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood83 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE BELIEVE PEOPLE WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES CAN LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THE COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO ACHIEVE THAT LIFE.

Income
$14.8 million
Spending
$12.3 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
9.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 52%
Employees
175
Highest pay
$192,541, executive di

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: 83 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 35% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% 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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    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. $3.6 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES - COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS LIVING ON THEIR OWN OR WITH FAMILY MEMBERS IN WASHINGTON COUNTY. CASE MANAGERS PROVIDE SKILLS TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN A WIDE VARIETY OF AREAS, AND COORDINATE OTHER SERVICES, SUCH AS MEDICATION AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS. CLINICIANS PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY TO PROMOTE RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS. SOME OF THE PERSONS IN THE CSS PROGRAMS WORK PART-TIME AND ENJOY AN ACTIVE LIFESTYLE. CLINICAL OFFICES ARE LOCATED IN HILLSBORO AND ALOHA.
  2. $249,923 spent. OUT-PATIENT AND ADDICTION SERVICES - THE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM IS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH NON-CHRONIC MENTAL DISORDERS. THE DISORDER IS OFTEN TREATED IN FEWER THAN SIX MONTHS WITH INDIVIDUAL AND/OR GROUP THERAPY AND MEDICATIONS. ADDICTION SERVICES CONSIST OF INTEGRATED DUAL-DIAGNOSIS TREATMENT SERVICES, AN EVIDENCE-BASED TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG PROBLEMS, FOR SEQUOIA'S REHABILITATION CLIENTELE.
  3. $629,619 spent. RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - THE RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE SUUPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO SECURE PERMANENT SUPPORTED HOUSING WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE SERVICE IS DESIGNED TO FOCUS ASSISTANCE ON INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM THE STATE HOSPITAL OR A RESIDENTIAL SETTING, THOSE AT RISK FOR HOSPITALIZATION, HOMELESS AND THOSE AT RISK FOR HOMELESSNESS.
  4. $6.2 million spent. EDWARDS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY - THE EDWARDS HOUSE (LOCATED AT 4180 SW 185TH AVENUE, ALOHA, OREGON) IS A LICENSED 7-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED AND AUTHORIZED FOR PAYMENT THROUGH THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN, MANAGED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH HOUSING, MEALS, 24-HOUR SUPERVISION, LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES. (EXPENSES 843,125, REVENUES 1,041,217). SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. (EXPENSES 549,238, REVENUES 619,689). MYRTLE WOOD RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOME - THE MYRTLEWOOD HOUSE RTH (LOCATED AT 20695 SW KINNAMAN ROAD, ALOHA, OREGON) PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR FIVE HIGH NEED INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED BY A STATEWIDE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SEQUOIA'S REHABILITATION PROGRAM CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AND RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH ORGANIZATION- CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBERS. (EXPENSES 623,909, REVENUES 946,957). ROSEWOOD RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOME - ROSEWOOD RTH (LOCATED AT 1615 22ND AVENUE, FOREST GROVE, OREGON) PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR FIVE HIGH-NEED INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED BY A STATEWIDE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SEQUOIA'S REHABILITATION PROGRAM CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AND RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH ORGANIZATION-CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBERS. (EXPENSES 613,414, REVENUES 1,086,910). JUNIPER RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOME - JUNIPER RTH (LOCATED AT 426 SE 6TH AVENUE, HILLSBORO, OREGON) PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR FIVE HIGH-NEED INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED BY A STATEWIDE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SEQUOIA'S REHABILITATION PROGRAM CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AND RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH ORGANIZATION-CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBERS. (EXPENSES 692,312, REVENUES 1,098,147). TRI-HAVEN -(LOCATED AT 18715 SW BLANTON, ALOHA, OREGON), OPERATES A 16-UNIT HOUSING FACILITY TO PROVIDE ROOM AND BOARD TO CONSUMERS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE FACILITY PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE THE STRUCTURE OF A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, BUT DO NOT YET HAVE THE SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. (EXPENSES 302,782, REVENUES 196,961). SUPPORTED HOUSING - CLIENT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COMPRISES ALL AGENCY OWNED RENTAL UNITS THAT ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS NEEDING TEMPORARY OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WITHOUT LIVE-IN STAFF SUPPORT. (EXPENSES 559,540, REVENUES 616,535). IDDT PROGRAM - IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE THAT IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH CO-OCCURING SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS BY COMBINING SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. IT HELPS PEOPLE ADDRESS BOTH DISORDERS AT THE SAME TIME-IN THE SAME SERVICE ORGANIZATION BY THE SAME TEAM OF TREATMENT PROVIDERS. (EXPENSES 603,721, REVENUES 848,513). THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FOUR AFFILIATED HUD HOUSING PROJECTS.
  5. EDWARDS RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY - THE EDWARDS HOUSE (LOCATED AT 4180 SW 185TH AVENUE, ALOHA, OREGON) IS A LICENSED 7-UNIT RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE REFERRED AND AUTHORIZED FOR PAYMENT THROUGH THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN, MANAGED HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH HOUSING, MEALS, 24-HOUR SUPERVISION, LIVING SKILLS TRAINING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT SERVICES. (EXPENSES 843,125, REVENUES 1,041,217). SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT - THE SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT. (EXPENSES 549,238, REVENUES 619,689). MYRTLE WOOD RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOME - THE MYRTLEWOOD HOUSE RTH (LOCATED AT 20695 SW KINNAMAN ROAD, ALOHA, OREGON) PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR FIVE HIGH NEED INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED BY A STATEWIDE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SEQUOIA'S REHABILITATION PROGRAM CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AND RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH ORGANIZATION- CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBERS. (EXPENSES 623,909, REVENUES 946,957). ROSEWOOD RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOME - ROSEWOOD RTH (LOCATED AT 1615 22ND AVENUE, FOREST GROVE, OREGON) PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR FIVE HIGH-NEED INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED BY A STATEWIDE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SEQUOIA'S REHABILITATION PROGRAM CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AND RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH ORGANIZATION-CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBERS. (EXPENSES 613,414, REVENUES 1,086,910). JUNIPER RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT HOME - JUNIPER RTH (LOCATED AT 426 SE 6TH AVENUE, HILLSBORO, OREGON) PROVIDES A THERAPEUTIC LIVING ENVIRONMENT FOR FIVE HIGH-NEED INDIVIDUALS WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS. RESIDENTS ARE REFERRED BY A STATEWIDE RESOURCE REFERRAL SYSTEM THROUGH AN EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS CONTRACT WITH THE WASHINGTON COUNTY HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT. RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SEQUOIA'S REHABILITATION PROGRAM CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES AND RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH ORGANIZATION-CONTRACTED PSYCHIATRIC PRESCRIBERS. (EXPENSES 692,312, REVENUES 1,098,147). TRI-HAVEN -(LOCATED AT 18715 SW BLANTON, ALOHA, OREGON), OPERATES A 16-UNIT HOUSING FACILITY TO PROVIDE ROOM AND BOARD TO CONSUMERS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. THE FACILITY PROVIDES CONSUMERS WITH SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALTERNATIVES, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT REQUIRE THE STRUCTURE OF A RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM, BUT DO NOT YET HAVE THE SKILLS TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. (EXPENSES 302,782, REVENUES 196,961). SUPPORTED HOUSING - CLIENT TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COMPRISES ALL AGENCY OWNED RENTAL UNITS THAT ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS NEEDING TEMPORARY OR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, WITHOUT LIVE-IN STAFF SUPPORT. (EXPENSES 559,540, REVENUES 616,535). IDDT PROGRAM - IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE THAT IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH CO-OCCURING SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS BY COMBINING SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES WITH MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. IT HELPS PEOPLE ADDRESS BOTH DISORDERS AT THE SAME TIME-IN THE SAME SERVICE ORGANIZATION BY THE SAME TEAM OF TREATMENT PROVIDERS. (EXPENSES 603,721, REVENUES 848,513). THE ORGANIZATION PERFORMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR FOUR AFFILIATED HUD HOUSING PROJECTS.

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 April 1983.

    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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