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Pioneer Community Development Corporation

EIN 93-1131757 · Condon, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceWeak41 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PIONEER COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC VIABILITY OF GILLIAM COUNTY, INCLUDING THE PROVISION OF SAFE, APPROPRIATE, AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME AND MODERATE- INCOME PERSONS, TO DEVELOP NEW AND ENHANCE EXISTING BUSINESSES, AND TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THIS REGION.

Income
$540,488
Spending
$231,970
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
78.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 87%
Employees
1

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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 78.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 43% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 57% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 60% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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

Weak: 41 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $190,134 spent. GILLIAM COUNTY ATTAINABLE HOUSING PROGRAM - PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED TO IMPROVE AND INCREASE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN GILLIAM COUNTY, OREGON AND PROVIDES FOR LOW INTEREST LOANS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REHABILITATION OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES. ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS FOR CERTAIN DEMOLITION, ABATEMENT & UTILITY EXPANSION WORK.
  2. OPERATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO GILLIAM COUNTY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE THAT ALLOW THESE ENTITIES TO KEEP COSTS LOW AND PROVIDE BUSINESS ENHANCEMENT SERVICES TO SURROUNDING AREAS.
  3. $4,555 spent. HOUSING OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THE PURCHASE, IMPROVEMENT, OR CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING.
  4. $19,528 spent. COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT HOMEOWNER HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OBTAIN UP TO 25,000 IN 0% INTEREST LOANS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND HABITABILITY OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES.
  5. COMMUNITY BLOCK DEVELOPMENT GRANT HOMEOWNER HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM FOR LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OBTAIN UP TO 25,000 IN 0% INTEREST LOANS TO IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND HABITABILITY OF RESIDENTIAL HOMES.

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 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 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 February 1994.

    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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