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Kids Unlimited of Oregon

EIN 93-1329922 · Medford, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AGENCY DEDICATED TO OFFERING CHILDREN AND TEENS PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL, SOCIAL, AND COMMUNITY CONSCIOUSNESS; DESCRIPTION CONTINUES ON SCHEDULE O TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO EMPOWER THEMSELVES WHILE BETTERING THEIR COMMUNITIES; TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS, AND ENCOURAGE ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT WITH YOUTHS BY ADULTS FROM THEIR COMMUNITY WHO CAN BE THEIR MENTORS AND FRIENDS; TO HELP PROVIDE MORAL VALUES, THE IMPORTANCE OF WORKING TOGETHER WITH OTHERS, THE IMPORTANCE OF HONESTY, AND BEING RESPONSIBLE AND ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS, AND TO HELP THEM LEARN HOW TO RESIST PEER PRESSURES IN UNDESIRABLE OR RISKY BEHAVIOR OR ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES.

Income
$13.4 million
Spending
$12.9 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
5.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
213
Volunteers
25
Highest pay
$373,847, ceo

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: 80 out of 100. Higher than 60% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 29% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 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 (6)
  1. $7.4 million spent. CHARTER SCHOOL SUPPORT - SERVICE PROVIDER TO ONE CHARTER SCHOOL, PROVIDING ACADEMIC STAFFING, INSURANCE BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT TO ALL TEACHING STAFF, AS WELL AS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, CUSTODIAL, AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
  2. $1.3 million spent. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS - PROGRAMS DEDICATED TO OFFERING TITLE 1 (LOW INCOME) SCHOOLS IN THE AREAS OF ACADEMIC AND ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES DURING THE SCHOOL DAYS AND ON WEEKENDS. AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE ART, MUSIC, DANCE, SPORTS TECHNOLOGY, CULINARY ARTS AND OTHERS.
  3. $1.6 million spent. EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM - THE PRE-K PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR 4- TO 5-YEAR-OLD STUDENTS WHO WILL BE ENTERING KINDERGARTEN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. THIS EXCITING PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH LEVEL OF ACADEMIC PROGRAMING FOR LITERACY AND MATHEMATICS, QUALITY SOCIO-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, KINESTHETIC PLAY AND ACTIVE LEARNING TAUGHT IN A CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE APPROACH BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED DIVERSE TEACHING STAFF.
  4. $1.6 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE; SPORTS PROGRAMS, SUMMER PROGRAMS, PRINT PROGRAMS, AND FOOD SERVICE.
  5. CHARTER SCHOOLS - SERVICE PROVIDER TO TWO CHARTER SCHOOLS, PROVIDING ACADEMIC STAFFING, INSURANCE BENEFITS AND RETIREMENT TO ALL TEACHING STAFF, AS WELL AS ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, CUSTODIAL, AND GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES.
  6. FOOD PROGRAMS - FOOD PROGRAMS PROVIDING DAILY FREE BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND SNACKS DURING SUMMER BREAK. ADDITIONALLY, PROGRAMS OFFER FOOD DELIVERY TO ISOLATED FAMILIES, NUTRITION EDUCATION, AND CULINARY CLASSES TO CHARTER SCHOOL STUDENTS AND FAMILIES.

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 July 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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