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Central Northeast Neighbors

EIN 93-0881484 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair50 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSIST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS AND CITIZENS IN RESPONDING TO ACTIONS THAT AFFECT THE LIVABILITY OF NEIGHBORHOODS.

Income
$333,506
Spending
$429,635
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
3
Volunteers
388
Highest pay
$112,032, 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

Fair: 50 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% 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: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $415,956 spent. NEIGHBORHOOD CLEANUP EVENTS AND TRASH HAULING RESULT IN NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION. NEIGHBORHOOD SUPPORT STRENGTHENS INTERACTION BETWEEN CITIZENS, ASSOCIATIONS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT PROMOTE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. MISCELLANEOUS ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO PROMOTE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION AWARENESS AMONG RESIDENTS.
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  4. RESILIENCY FUNDS 24/25 PLEASANT VALLEY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION- THESE FUNDS WOULD BE USED FOR BUILDING CAPACITY AS WE TRY TO RE-BOOT OUR NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION. OUR GOAL IS TO ENHANCE COMMUNICATION AMONG NEIGHBORS THROUGH POSTCARD MAILING,NEWSLETTER AND A SURVEY, IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THOSE ISSUES IMPORTANT TO OUR COMMUNITY. CENTENNIAL COMMUNITY- WE WILL BE DOING AN "BUILD YOUR EMERGENCY KIT" IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR CENTENNIAL NEIGHBORHOOD EMERGENCY TEAM AND OUR CENTENNIAL RESILIENCY COMMITTEE. THE MONEY WILL GO TO PURCHASING THE SUPPLIES AND WATER BOTTLES (WHICH ACT AS EMERGENCY CONTAINERS) FOR 20-30 KITS. ALSO ATTACHED IS A PICTURE OF A SAMPLE KIT. PARKROSE NEIGHBORHOOD- REQUESTING MONEY FROM OUR RESILIENCY FUND FOR PARKROSE-ARGAY NET STORAGE FEES. FOR: STORAGE OF PARKROSE ARGAY NET SUPPLIES. WILKES- THEY WILL BE REQUESTING THE FUNDS TO DO OUTREACH TO THEIR HOUSELESS COMMUNITIES TO HELP THEM GET RESOURCES. RUSSELL- DO A SURVEY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD TO SEE WHAT THE COMMUNITY NEEDS TO OVERCOME SOME BOUNDARIES WE HAVE IN OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

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 December 1992.

    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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