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Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network

EIN 93-1234367 · Salem, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

WE ARE CONGREGATIONALS PRACTICING HOSPITALITY TO STAND TOGETHER AGAINST HOMELESSNESS AND TO SEE LIVES CHANGED; INCLUDING OUR OWN.

Income
$815,764
Spending
$912,190
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 49%
Employees
6
Volunteers
847
Highest pay
$111,804, 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

Fair: 54 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 49% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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: 97 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $325,558 spent. SHELTER PROGRAMS - FAMILY PROMISE OF MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY OPERATED A HYBRID SHELTER PROGRAM COMBINING CONGREGATIONAL HOSTING WITH MOTEL AND SCATTERED-SITE PLACEMENTS TO ENSURE CONSISTENT, SAFE SHELTER FOR FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS IN MARION AND POLK COUNTIES. OUR INTERFAITH HOSPITALITY NETWORK CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OVERNIGHT LODGING, MEALS, AND SUPPORTIVE CARE, WHILE MOTEL SHELTERING OFFERED STABILITY AND PRIVACY FOR FAMILIES WITH HIGHER NEEDS. DURING THE YEAR, THE SHELTER PROGRAM SERVED 225 PEOPLE, PROVIDING A TOTAL OF 13,884 NIGHTS OF SHELTER AND THOUSANDS OF MEALS. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVED CASE MANAGEMENT, BASIC NEEDS ASSISTANCE, AND CONNECTIONS TO PERMANENT HOUSING RESOURCES. THIS FLEXIBLE HYBRID MODEL ALLOWED US TO RESPOND TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEED WHILE MAINTAINING RELIABLE SHELTER CAPACITY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN.
  2. $320,076 spent. FAMILY EMERGENCY FUND - FAMILY PROMISE OF MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY CONTINUED ITS HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION AND STABILIZATION EFFORTS THROUGH THE FAMILY EMERGENCY FUND. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED RENT ASSISTANCE, EVICTION PREVENTION, AND EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP FAMILIES AT IMMINENT RISK OF LOSING THEIR HOUSING REMAIN SAFELY SHELTERED. SUPPORT INCLUDED RENTAL ARREARS PAYMENTS, MOVE-IN ASSISTANCE, UTILITY RELIEF, AND CASE MANAGEMENT FOCUSED ON LONG-TERM STABILITY. GROUNDED IN THE BELIEF THAT CHILDREN DO BEST WHEN THEY CAN REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOME, THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZED EARLY INTERVENTION. FAMILIES RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO REDUCE FUTURE HOUSING INSTABILITY. DURING THE YEAR, THE FAMILY EMERGENCY FUND ASSISTED 150 FAMILIES, HELPING THEM AVOID HOMELESSNESS AND MAINTAIN SAFE AND STABLE HOUSING.
  3. $85,828 spent. GENERAL PROGRAMS - FAMILY PROMISE OF MID-WILLAMETTE VALLEY PROVIDED A RANGE OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES DESIGNED TO HELP FAMILIES MAINTAIN STABILITY AND BUILD LONG-TERM SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED LIFE-SKILLS CLASSES FOCUSED ON PARENTING, BUDGETING, EMPLOYMENT READINESS, AND HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT. FAMILIES ALSO RECEIVED ESSENTIAL BASIC-NEEDS ASSISTANCE SUCH AS DIAPERS, HYGIENE ITEMS, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION SUPPORT, AND REFERRALS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THESE PROGRAMS COMPLEMENTED OUR SHELTER AND PREVENTION EFFORTS BY ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE NEEDS WHILE STRENGTHENING THE SKILLS AND SUPPORTS FAMILIES REQUIRE TO REMAIN HOUSED AND STABLE. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, FAMILIES PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATION WORKSHOPS, RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED GUIDANCE, AND ACCESSED MATERIAL ASSISTANCE THAT REDUCED FINANCIAL STRAIN AND IMPROVED DAY-TO-DAY WELL-BEING.
  4. $112,720 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - PREVENTION/DIVERSION, STABILIZATION, DAY CENTER AND HOUSING.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1999.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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