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Reach Community Development Inc

EIN 93-0813981 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

REACH DEVELOPS AND MANAGES QUALITY AFFORDABLE APARTMENT HOMES AND PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE THROUGH SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS. REACH SERVES THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AND SW WASHINGTON REGION.

Income
$36.2 million
Spending
$30.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
-6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 64%
Employees
202
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$264,357, president & ceo

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 78% 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 19% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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 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 (3)
  1. $25.1 million spent. PROPERTY OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT - REACH AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES OWN AND MANAGE MORE THAN 2,731 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING IN THE PORTLAND, OREGON METROPOLITAN REGION AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. THESE UNITS ARE IN APARTMENTS, PLEXES AND SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSES, AND ARE ONLY AVAILABLE TO HOUSEHOLDS UNDER CERTAIN INCOME LIMITS. REACH AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES ALSO OWN AND MANAGE 87,458 COMMERCIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE.
  2. $900,255 spent. HOME REPAIR PROGRAM: THE COMMUNITY BUILDERS PROGRAM PROVIDES FREE HOME REPAIRS FOR LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND/OR DISABLED HOMEOWNERS TO AGE IN PLACE AND HELP MAINTAIN HOUSING STABILITY. THIS INCLUDES PROVIDING ACCESSIBILITY AND SAFETY UPGRADES, SUCH AS WHEELCHAIR RAMPS, GRAB BARS, AND SMOKE DETECTORS. REACH SERVES APPROXIMATELY 200 HOUSEHOLDS ANNUALLY, UTILIZING SEVERAL HUNDRED VOLUNTEERS, DONATED MATERIALS AND CONTRACTED LABOR.
  3. $915,089 spent. RESIDENT SERVICES: THE RESIDENT SERVICES PROGRAM SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN REACH AND AFFILIATED ENTITIES HOUSING AS THEY IMPROVE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THEIR LIVES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS BETTER ACCESS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS, A RESIDENT NEWSLETTER, AND ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG AND ADULT RESIDENTS.

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 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 December 2024.

    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 1982.

    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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