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Options Counseling Services of Oregon

EIN 94-3136426 · Eugene, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair54 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE, OPTIONS COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES PROMOTES SAFETY, HEALING, AND EMPOWERMENT OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. OPTIONS SUPPORTS THE HEALTH SAFETY, EQUITY, AND WELL-BEING OF OUR CLIENTS, FAMILIES, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMUNITIES.

Income
$18.4 million
Spending
$19.6 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
2.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
312
Volunteers
10
Highest pay
$207,819, chief executive officer

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

Fair: 54 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 46% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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 (4)
  1. $12.9 million spent. THE OBJECTIVE FOR THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES COVERED BY THE OREGON HEALTH PLAN, MEDICARE, OTHER HEALTH INSURANCE OR PRIVATE PAY CLIENTS. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE OFFICE AND IN THE HOME, SCHOOL, AND COMMUNITIES. PARENT CHILD INTERACTION THERAPY (PCIT) IS AN EVIDENCE BASED, SHORT TERM INTENSIVE TREATMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN. THE PCIT PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE PARENT AND CHILD TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE RELATIONSHIP AND TO TEACH PARENT SKILLS NECESSARY TO MANAGE THEIR CHILDREN'S BEHAVIOR PROBLEMS. BOARD CERTIFIED PSYCHIATRISTS AND PSYCHIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS ARE ON SITE IN SEVERAL LOCATIONS TO PROVIDE MEDICAL SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS. THESE SERVICES ARE OFFERED IN COLLABORATION WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND SKILLS TRAINING.
  2. $1.5 million spent. FAMILY BUILDERS INTENSIVE SAFETY AND REUNIFICATION SERVICES (ISRS) IS AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM WITH A SINGLE GOAL OF DOING WHATEVER IT TAKES TO KEEP A FAMILY TOGETHER WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION OF SAFETY AND RESPECT. WHETHER THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR FOOD OR SHELTER, OR THE FAMILY WOULD BENEFIT FROM DIRECT INTERVENTIONS TO IMPROVE PARENTING SKILLS, THE PROVIDERS ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, SEVEN DAYS A WEEK, TO HELP STABILIZE THE SITUATION. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF TIME THE CHILD NEEDS TO STAY IN FOSTER CARE AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY FOR LASTING BEHAVIOR CHANGE SO THE CHILD WILL SUCCESSFULLY RETURN AND REMAIN IN THE HOME.
  3. $497,154 spent. OPTIONS COUNSELING AND FAMILY SERVICES OFFERS INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY SUPPORT TO FAMILIES RECEIVING TANF. THROUGH A FOCUS ON PRACTICAL, HANDS ON INTERVENTIONS, FAMILIES ACCESS RESOURCES AND GAIN IMPORTANT SKILLS THAT HELP THEM KEEP THEIR CHILDREN SAFE.
  4. $1.7 million spent. FOSTER AND KINSHIP PARENTS ARE KEY AGENTS OF CHANGE FOR THE CHILDREN IN THEIR HOMES. KEEP IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED SUPPORT AND SKILL ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR FOSTER AND KINSHIP PARENTS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS. THE PROGRAM SUPPORTS RESOURCE FAMILIES BY PROMOTING CHILD WELL-BEING AND PREVENTING PLACEMENT BREAKDOWNS. DEVELOPMENT OF SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER PROGRAM AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS WERE FUNDED LARGELY BY GRANTS.

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 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 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 August 1995.

    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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