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Christian Community Placement Center

EIN 94-3112571 · Salem, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION COMPASSIONATELY SERVING YOUTH AND FAMILIES, PROVIDING THEM COUNSELING, MENTORING, SKILL BUILDING AND EDUCATION SERVICES IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT, TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR HOPE AND FUTURE.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
1.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 97%
Employees
49
Volunteers
20
Highest pay
$106,643, 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 39% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 3% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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 (5)
  1. $844,821 spent. RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FOR TROUBLED YOUTH IN THE JUVENILE CORRECTIONS SYSTEM: TWO RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS ARE OPERATED ON OUR SOUTH SALEM CAMPUS. YOUNG MEN ARE REFERRED TO THESE PROGRAMS THROUGH OREGON'S JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEM AND ARE PROVIDED WITH ALL BASIC LIVING NEEDS, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES TO ADDRESS PERSONAL AREAS OF GROWTH. THESE PROGRAMS PROVIDE AT-RISK YOUTH WITH THE STABILITY THEY NEED TO RETURN TO A RESIDENTIAL OR COMMUNITY PLACEMENT RATHER THAN BEING COMMITTED TO A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY. WHILE HOUSED AT ONE OF CONNECTIONS365'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS, YOUTH RECEIVE CARE AND DIRECTOR FROM THE PROGRAM'S ROUND-THE- CLOCK STAFF. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH ONLINE SCHOOLING, AND CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING ARE PROVIDED BY CONNECTIONS365.
  2. $460,213 spent. CONNECTION365'S MENTAL HEALTH UNIT IS DEDICATED TO SERVING YOUTH AND FAMILIES WHO FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED OF COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ONE-ON-ONE INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING AND IN- HOME AND SKILLS TRAINING SUPPORT AS NEEDED. A TEAM OF QUALIFIED AND LICENSED COUNSELORS IS AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES. CONNECTIONS365 SERVE CLIENTS IN MARION AND POLK COUNTIES WHO ARE COVERED THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN.
  3. $258,586 spent. PROVIDED RESOURCES FOR ADOLESCENT TREATMENT HOMES INCLUDING PROCTOR HOMES FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED YOUTH FROM PRIVATE AND STATE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR HOUSING YOUTH. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE FOR YOUTH IS OFFERED TO YOUTH REFERRED THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AFFILIATED WITH THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (ALSO KNOWN AS "PROCTOR HOMES"). PROVIDE A STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH TO LIVE AND RECEIVE SERVICES, WITH THE GOAL OF TRANSITIONING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. THESE HOMES PROVIDE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE AND SUPERVISION THAN "TYPICAL" FOSTER HOMES, DUE TO THE SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF THE YOUTH. CONNECTIONS365 PROVIDES ALL YOUTH IN THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE WITH COUNSELING (INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP AS NECESSARY), EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, VOCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND SKILL BUILDING CURRICULUM. EACH YOUTH IS PROVIDED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN, AND THE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOMES WORK DIRECTLY ALONGSIDE CONNECTIONS 365 CASE MANAGERS, COUNSELORS, MENTORS, AND OTHER STAFF TO IMPLEMENT EACH CLIENT'S PLAN. PROVIDED RESOURCES FOR ADOLESCENT TREATMENT HOMES INCLUDING PROCTOR HOMES FOR EMOTIONALLY DISTURBED YOUTH FROM PRIVATE AND STATE SYSTEMS, INCLUDING REIMBURSEMENT FOR HOUSING YOUTH. THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE FOR YOUTH IS OFFERED TO YOUTH REFERRED THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AFFILIATED WITH THE OREGON YOUTH AUTHORITY AND THE OREGON DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (ALSO KNOWN AS "PROCTOR HOMES"). PROVIDE A STABLE ENVIRONMENT FOR YOUTH TO LIVE AND RECEIVE SERVICES, WITH THE GOAL OF TRANSITIONING BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY. THESE HOMES PROVIDE A HIGHER LEVEL OF CARE AND SUPERVISION THAN "TYPICAL" FOSTER HOMES, DUE TO THE SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF THE YOUTH. CONNECTIONS365 PROVIDES ALL YOUTH IN THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE WITH COUNSELING (INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP AS NECESSARY), EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, VOCATIONAL SUPPORT, AND SKILL BUILDING CURRICULUM. EACH YOUTH IS PROVIDED WITH AN INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLAN, AND THE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOMES WORK DIRECTLY ALONGSIDE CONNECTIONS 365 CASE MANAGERS, COUNSELORS, MENTORS, AND OTHER STAFF TO IMPLEMENT EACH CLIENT'S PLAN.
  4. $87,013 spent. SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INCLUDING BEHAVIOR REHABILITATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN IN NEED: THE MENTORING PROGRAM WORKS WITH YOUTH WHO NEED ADDITIONAL CARE IN THE FORM OF A MENTOR. YOUTH ARE REFERRED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND ARE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR IN ORDER TO HELP REDUCE NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS, AS RECOMMENDED BY EACH YOUTH'S SERVICE PLAN. YOUTH IN THE MENTORING PROGRAM MAY ALSO BE IN A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOME WITH CONNECTIONS 365, BUT NOT ALWAYS. MENTORS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED. PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS. THEY PRACTICE AND MODEL HONESTY, LOYALTY, AND PATIENCE, AS THEY WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE YOUTH IN THEIR CARE. PROVIDED EMERGENCY CRISIS PROCTOR HOMES FOR SHORT-TERM RESPITE TO YOUTH REFERRED TO US BY MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
  5. SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES INCLUDING BEHAVIOR REHABILITATION AND MENTORING PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN IN NEED: THE MENTORING PROGRAM WORKS WITH YOUTH WHO NEED ADDITIONAL CARE IN THE FORM OF A MENTOR. YOUTH ARE REFERRED BY STATE AND COUNTY AGENCIES AND ARE PAIRED WITH A MENTOR IN ORDER TO HELP REDUCE NEGATIVE BEHAVIORS, AS RECOMMENDED BY EACH YOUTH'S SERVICE PLAN. YOUTH IN THE MENTORING PROGRAM MAY ALSO BE IN A THERAPEUTIC FOSTER HOME WITH CONNECTIONS 365, BUT NOT ALWAYS. MENTORS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED. PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERS. THEY PRACTICE AND MODEL HONESTY, LOYALTY, AND PATIENCE, AS THEY WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE YOUTH IN THEIR CARE. PROVIDED EMERGENCY CRISIS PROCTOR HOMES FOR SHORT-TERM RESPITE TO YOUTH REFERRED TO US BY MARION COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.

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 March 1994.

    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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