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Metro Portland Housing Industry Foundation

EIN 93-1239982 · Lake Oswego, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE HOME BUILDERS FOUNDATION BUILDS SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AND OFFERS COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOSE INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY.

Income
$490,334
Spending
$420,689
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
25.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 42%
Employees
4
Highest pay
$110,391, past exec di

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 25.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 20 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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 (3)
  1. $267,672 spent. SHELTER DEVELOPMENT: TO BUILD SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY. HOME AID: PARTNERS BUILDERS AND TRADE PARTNERS WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO BUILD OR RENOVATE QUALITY HOUSING FOR HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE PORTLAND METRO REGION. IN KIND LABOR DONATIONS DURING 2024: PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT 5,974 CARE KIT EVENT 6,079 SRV 4,219 OLESON WOODS 68,544 KENTON WOMENS VILLAGE 121,370 KIGGINS VILLAGE 29,771 WORKFORCE VILLAGE 16,556 FAMILY PROMISE 25,610 ST ANDREWS VILLAGE 69,041 CATALYST NW 22,000 JUST COMPASSION 9,000 BLANCHET FARM 10,047 PDX RESCUE MISSION 1,737 SHELTER DEVELOPMENT: TO BUILD SHELTERS AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS AND TO SUPPORT STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PURSUING A CAREER IN THE HOME BUILDING INDUSTRY. HOME AID: PARTNERS BUILDERS AND TRADE PARTNERS WITH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES TO BUILD OR RENOVATE QUALITY HOUSING FOR HOMELESS MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN THE PORTLAND METRO REGION. IN KIND LABOR DONATIONS DURING 2024: PROJECT HOMELESS CONNECT 5,974 CARE KIT EVENT 6,079 SRV 4,219 OLESON WOODS 68,544 KENTON WOMENS VILLAGE 121,370 KIGGINS VILLAGE 29,771 WORKFORCE VILLAGE 16,556 FAMILY PROMISE 25,610 ST ANDREWS VILLAGE 69,041 CATALYST NW 22,000 JUST COMPASSION 9,000 BLANCHET FARM 10,047 PDX RESCUE MISSION 1,737
  2. $17,887 spent. SCHOLARSHIP: BY AWARDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THE FOUNDATION STRIVES TO ENCOURAGE YOUNG PEOPLE TO CONSIDER A CAREER IN THE HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY.
  3. $46,394 spent. WORKFORCE: OUR GOAL IS TO DEVELOP A CRITICALLY NEEDED FUTURE WORKFORCE FOR THE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING INDUSTRY BY GETTING TO PEOPLE TO WORK IN LIVING WAGE JOBS NOW, PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE BY INVESTING IN THE YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY, AND ADVANCING EQUITY AND DIVERSITY IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

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 October 1998.

    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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