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Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start Inc

EIN 93-0937286 · Hermiston, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

UMHS, INC. EQUIPS CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND SUCCESS THROUGH A CULTURE OF DIVERSITY. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITY WHERE ALL CAN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE.

Income
$17.8 million
Spending
$16.8 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
275
Volunteers
30
Highest pay
$190,250, interim executive director

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

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 30% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (education, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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 May 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 (5)
  1. $6.9 million spent. EARLY CHILHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. FEDERAL FUNDS FROM HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR UMHS DELIVERING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. FAMILIES MUST MEET INCOME GUIDELINES AND CHILDREN MUST BE AGES 0-4 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICES TO OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. TO SUPPORT OUR NUTIRITION SERVICES WE RECEIVE USDA GRANTS.
  2. $4.7 million spent. ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE STATE-FUNDED OREGON PRENATAL TO KINDERGARTEN. FAMILIES MUST MEET INCOME GUIDELINES AND CHILDREN MUST BE 0-4 BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1. SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND NUTRITION FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF SERVICES TO OUR CLIENTS.
  3. $1.7 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS HELP TO SUPPORT OUR LOCAL FAMILIES THAT RECEIVE OUR SERVICES. FAMILIES MUST MEET INCOME GUIDELINES TO QUALIFY FOR MOST. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PARENTING CLASSES FOR ADULTS OF CHILDREN 0-17, COURT FAMILY ADVOCATES FOR FOSTER CARE CHILDREN, THE WIC PROGRAM, AND HEALTHY FAMILIES PROGRAM, AMONG OTHERS. THE GOAL OF THESE OTHER PROGRAMS IS TO SUPPLEMENT AND ADD TO THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE OUR COMMUNITIES.
  4. $920,566 spent. CHILD CARE RESOURCES AND REFERRAL
  5. $606,651 spent. WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) IS A PROGRAM THAT SERVES PREGNANT WOMEN, A NURSING MOTHER UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER DELIVERY, OR AN INFANT OR CHILD UP TO AGE THREE. PARTICIPANTS MUST MEET INCOME AND NUTRITIONAL/MEDICAL GUIDELINES. WIC PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS FOODS, REFERRALS, SCREENINGS, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 May 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 January 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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