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Responder Life

EIN 93-1296155 · Tualatin, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

RESPONDER LIFE WANTS TO CREATE A POSITIVE COMMUNITY WHERE EMERGENCY RESPONDERS FAMILIES CAN BE TRANSFORMED, AND IN TURN TRANSFORM OTHERS. THE MISSION OF RESPONDER LIFE IS TO BRING THE TRANSFORMING POWER OF CHRIST'S MESSAGE TO EVERY FIRST RESPONDER'S LIFE, FAMILY AND CAREER.OUR VISION IS THAT EVERY FIRST RESPONDER'S FAMILY BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESPOND TO THE MOST IMPORTANT CALL IN THEIR LIFE.

Income
$451,807
Spending
$467,938
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
1
Volunteers
80
Highest pay
$72,996, executive di

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: 78 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% 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: 46 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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. $157,625 spent. ESTABLISH AND RUN REST STOPS AT VARIOUS CHURCHES AND BUILDINGS
  2. $162,968 spent. PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS ONGOING, HANDS-ON GUIDANCE THAT INCLUDES A PEER, A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, AND A CHAPLAIN TO PROVIDED SUPPORT TO FIRST REPONDERS WHEN THEY ARE FACED WITH CRITICAL INCIDENTS THAT IMPACTS THE DEPARTMENT OR A PERSONAL CHALLENGE.
  3. $106,362 spent. PUBLIC SAFETY ASSISTANCE NETWORK PROGRAM: INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND COORDINATE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPORT RESOURCES, IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THERAPEUTIC CARE TO PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES, IMPROVE PREVENTATIVE AND RESPONSIVE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO PUBLIC SAFETY AGENCIES, AND ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY WELLNESS INITIATIVES, POLICIES, AND LEGISLATION.
  4. MISSIONS TRIPS TO HAITI FOR POLICE OFFICERS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO HAITIAN POLICE OFFICERS
  5. MISSIONS TRIPS TO HAITI FOR POLICE OFFICERS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND ENCOURAGEMENT TO HAITIAN POLICE OFFICERS

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 October 13, 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 April 2003.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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