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Oregon Psychoanalytic Center

EIN 93-1181887 · Portland, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong97 out of 100GovernanceGood71 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF PSYCHOANALYTIC AND PSYCHODYNAMIC EDUCATION AND PROVIDE TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR ITS MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY.

Income
$280,365
Spending
$277,684
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
25.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 46%
Employees
2
Volunteers
60
Highest pay
$95,672, executive dir.

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

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 71 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $224,866 spent. CLINICAL EDUCATION: EDUCATING MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS - PSYCHIATRISTS, PSYCHOLOGISTS, SOCIAL WORKERS, NURSES, AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS - IN THE THEORY AND PRACTICE OF PSYCHOANALYSIS AND ITS MANY APPLICATIONS. THESE APPLICATIONS INCLUDE THE VARIOUS PSYCHOTHERAPIES, CHILD AND FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, AND MANY OTHER SCIENTIFIC, HUMANISTIC, AND SOCIOCULTURAL DISCIPLINES IMPORTANT TO CONTEMPORARY LIFE. DURING THE YEAR 476 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED OVER 200 CLASSES AND PROGRAMS.COMMUNITY SERVICES: ENHANCING THE PSYCHOLOGICAL GROWTH AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH COMMUNITY SERVICE AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS AND THROUGH CONSULTATION AND COLLABORATION PROJECTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. PROJECTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS.

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 August 1996.

    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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