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Macdonald Center

EIN 93-1060938 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MAYBELLE CENTER IS THE COMMUNITY HEALTH ORGANIZATION WORKING TOGETHER WITH NEIGHBORS IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND TO REVERSE THE ROOT CAUSES OF SOCIAL ISOLATION. WE PROMOTE SOCIAL HEALTH BY HELPING CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING WITH ADULTS FACING THE STIGMAS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FINANCIAL POVERTY THROUGH OUR NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND ASSISTED LIVING SERVICES.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$10.5 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
8.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 85%
Employees
134
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$159,284, executive director

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

Good: 75 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 37 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.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 (2)
  1. $9.4 million spent. WE PROMOTE SOCIAL HEALTH BY HELPING CREATE A SENSE OF BELONGING WITH ADULTS FACING THE STIGMAS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FINANCIAL POVERTY ACROSS THE HOUSING SPECTRUM.AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS: MACDONALD WEST OFFERS 42 AFFORDABLE STUDIOS IN OLD TOWN FOR PEOPLE EARNING 60% OR LESS OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. ON-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES HELP RESIDENTS STAY HOUSED, CONNECT WITH RESOURCES, AND ENGAGE IN MAYBELLE CENTER PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE.ASSISTED LIVING: MACDONALD RESIDENCE IS A 54-UNIT ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY IN OLD TOWN PROVIDING 24-HOUR CARE THAT CULTIVATES BELONGING WHILE MEETING COMPLEX BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS. IT'S ONE OF A HANDFUL OF ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES IN THE COUNTRY THAT EXCLUSIVELY SERVES MEDICAID-ELIGIBLE ADULTS. SOCIAL HEALTH OUTREACH: NEIGHBORHOOD PROGRAMS BRIDGE SOCIAL HEALTH GAPS BY BUILDING SPACES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR BELONGING THAT PRIORITIZE NEIGHBORS FACING STIGMAS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND FINANCIAL POVERTY. OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH RESIDENTS IN 35+ AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUILDINGS ARE A KEY PART OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES THAT IMPROVE WELL-BEING AND HOUSING STABILITY.
  2. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS FOSTERING COMMUNITY- SUPPORT SERVICES: THIS WORK COMPLEMENTS VOLUNTEER VISITS AND CONNECTS MEMBERS TO SERVICES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, ADDRESSING A VARIETY OF NEEDS THAT MAY INCLUDE EVERYTHING FROM HEALTHCARE AND HOUSING ISSUES TO VETERINARIAN CARE FOR PETS. SUPPORT SERVICES WORKS ALONGSIDE MEMBERS TO HELP BUILD PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS AND PERSONAL AGENCY.-SPIRITUAL SUPPORT: TO ENRICH AND BENEFIT THE LIVES OF MEMBERS, MAYBELLE CENTER PRACTICES SPIRITUALITY BY HONORING THE WORTH AND DIGNITY OF EACH PERSON, DEVOTING PRESENCE, ATTENTION, AND RESPECTFUL ASSISTANCE WITHOUT ALIGNING WITH ANY SPECIFIC FAITH TRADITION. SPIRITUAL SUPPORT IS BROADLY DEFINED AND INCLUDES ACTIVITIES THAT CREATE OUTLETS FOR CREATIVITY AND HEALING, INCLUDING AFFINITY GROUPS, ART CLASSES, CHOIR, MEDITATION, NATURE OUTINGS, AND MEMORIAL SERVICES. MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN THE PLANNING AND DELIVERY OF MANY OF THE SERVICES.-COMMUNITY ROOM: THIS WARM AND INVITING SPACE SERVES AS A SAFE AND WELCOMING PLACE TO GATHER AND INTERACT.-STUDENT EDUCATION: IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, NURSING STUDENT INTERNS VISIT MAYBELLE CENTER'S MEMBERS, AND OBSERVE FIRST-HAND THE COMPLEX HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO POVERTY. THIS HELPS THEM BUILD THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO REALISTICALLY AND EFFECTIVELY ADDRESS THE MEDICAL NEEDS OF MEMBERS AND OTHER DOWNTOWN PORTLAND RESIDENTS.-VISITATION - PAIRS OF VOLUNTEERS MAKE WEEKLY VISITS FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONVERSATION AND COMPANIONSHIP, COMBATING THE NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF ISOLATION. THEIR TIME TOGETHER BUILDS TRUST AND RELATIONSHIPS AND HELPS IDENTIFY WHEN AND IF FURTHER INTERVENTION WOULD BE BENEFICIAL.

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 1991.

    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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