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Heart of Oregon Corps Inc

EIN 93-1303879 · Bend, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEART OF OREGON CORPS, INC. (HOC) IS A HUMAN SERVICES NONPROFIT FOCUSING ON YOUTH WORKFORCE, EDUCATION, AND WELL-BEING. THE MISSION OF HOC IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE TO CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITIES.

Income
$5.3 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
-0.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
269
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$106,548, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 12% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 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. $3.7 million spent. HEART OF OREGON CORPS, INC. (THE ORGANIZATION OR HOC) IS A HUMAN SERVICES NONPROFIT PROVIDING WORKFORCE TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION TO HUNDREDS OF YOUTH AGES 16-24 ANNUALLY. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THROUGH EMPLOYMENT, JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION, AND SERVICE TO CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITIES AND PRIMARILY SERVES LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME OPPORTUNITY YOUTH WHO ARE DISCONNECTED FROM SCHOOL OR WORK BUT ARE READY TO THRIVE WHEN GIVEN ADEQUATE SUPPORT.TO BE CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OTHROUGH THE WORK-EARN-LEARN MODEL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S SIX PROGRAMS, THE ORGANIZATION POWERFULLY ENGAGES PARTICIPANTS IN MEANINGFUL, GROWTH FILLED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. WITH THE GOAL OF CAREER READINESS, THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS PROVIDE YOUTH TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION WHILE THE YOUTH TRAINING PROJECTS ADDRESS THE COMMUNITY PROBLEMS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WILDFIRE, THE CHILDCARE CRISIS, AND HUNGER. SINCE ITS INCEPTION IN 2000, THE ORGANIZATION HAS GROWN INTO A NONPROFIT LEADER WITH PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS IN DESCHUTES, CROOK, JEFFERSON, AND NORTHERN KLAMATH COUNTIES, INCLUDING THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF WARM SPRINGS.HEART OF OREGON CORPS' PROGRAMS TRAIN OVER 220 YOUTH ANNUALLY IN CONSERVATION, CONSTRUCTION, CHILDCARE, AND LOGISTICS. YOUTH EARN WAGES, WORKFORCE CERTIFICATIONS, DIPLOMAS, GEDS, AND AMERICORPS SCHOLARSHIPS. THE PROJECTS YOUTH COMPLETE KEEPCENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY BEAUTIFUL AND HEALTHY, WHILE THE WAGES THEY EARN STIMULATEREGIONAL ECONOMIC GROWTH. SINCE 2000, OVER 5,000 HOC YOUTH HAVE BUILT 38 AFFORDABLE HOMES, IMPROVED 50,000 ACRES OF PUBLIC LANDS, AND EARNED OVER $2.5 MILLION IN AMERICORPS SCHOLARSHIPS. HEART OF OREGON CORPS IS ACCREDITED BY THE CORPS CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE.ADDITIONALLY, HOC'S CENTRALIZED CAMPUS PROJECT AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN IS THE PRIMARY FOCUS OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN. THE SITE LAND AND EXISTING BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN PURCHASED AND PUT INTO SERVICE, AND NEW CONSTRUCTION IS UNDERWAY WITH THE GRAND OPENING SCHEDULED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026. THE CAMPUS WILL CREATE A PERMANENT HOME FOR HOC PROGRAMS IN REDMOND, OREGON, INCREASE THE DEPTH AND QUALITY OF YOUTH SERVICES, AND REDUCE OPERATIONAL INEFFICIENCIES. THE CAMPUS AIMS TO NORMALIZE AND SUPPORT YOUTH CHOOSING AN EMPLOYMENT AND CERTIFICATIONS PATHWAY AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE SAME LEVEL OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT THAT THEIR PEERS EXPERIENCE ATTENDING TRADITIONAL COLLEGES. HOC'S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO HELP TODAY'S YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS THRIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 September 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 2001.

    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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