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Oregon Primary Care Association

EIN 93-0877986 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LEADING THE TRANSFORMATION OF PRIMARY CARE TO ACHIEVE HEALTH EQUITY FOR ALL.

Income
$7.1 million
Spending
$6.5 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
49
Volunteers
31
Highest pay
$213,528, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 62% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    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 March 31, 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. $1.9 million spent. OPCA PROVIDES DIRECT SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER MEMBERS ATTENDING CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS FOCUSED ON PRIMARY CARE MEDICAL HOME TRANSFORMATION, SUPPORT FOR POLICY EFFORTS TO EDUCATE STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF PAYMENT REFORM FOR PRIMARY CARE, AND OTHER CONSULTING SUPPORT FOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN CLINICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. OPCA ALSO EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND KEY STAKEHOLDERS ABOUT CRITICAL HEALTH CARE REFORM ISSUES THAT ARE OFTEN GIVEN LIMITED ATTENTION, PARTICULARLY REDUCING SYSTEMIC COSTS.
  2. $1.8 million spent. THE BUREAU OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE PROVIDES HEALTH POLICY AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SUPPORT TO COMMUNITY-BASED NON-PROFIT HEALTH CENTERS THAT PROVIDE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE TO LOW-INCOME OR UNINSURED RESIDENTS OF OREGON. IN ADDITION TO HEALTH POLICY EFFORTS, OPCA SERVICES TO HEALTH CENTERS INCLUDE ASSISTANCE WITH CLINICAL SERVICES, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, CLINIC ADMINISTRATION AND LEADERSHIP.
  3. COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER NETWORK OF OREGON IS A CLINICALLY INTERGRATED NETWORK THAT SEEKS TO ADVANCE HEALTH EQUITY THROUGH THE OPERATION OF A NETWORK THAT CONTRACTS WITH COORDINATED CARE ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATIONS, PREFERRED PROVIDER ORGANIZATIONS, INSURANCE COMPANIES, EMPLOYERS, MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER THIRD-PARTY PAYORS UNDER VALUE-BASED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 31, 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 March 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 1987.

    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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