Columbia County Self-help
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Columbia County Self-help is a 501(c)(3) organization based in St Helens, Oregon, registered in 1993, with $210,102 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 25, St Helens, OR, 97051 EIN 93-0856470 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2024)
$210K
▼ 1.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$187K
Net assets
$784K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Columbia County Self-help— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating50 mo reserves · +11% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Columbia County Self-help: 50 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Columbia County Self-help— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Columbia County Self-help: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 25, St Helens, OR, 97051
- City
- St Helens
- State
- Oregon
- Subcategory
- Private Foundations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $48K (FY2013) to $210K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.5MNet assets $784K
Operating margin
10.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.3M
Total liabilities
$1.5M
Net assets
$784K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $210,102▼1.5% | $187,228▲36.2% | $783,587▲3.3% | $2,257,696▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $213,273▲18.2% | $137,482▼4.0% | $758,834▲11.1% | $2,207,489▲37.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $180,387▲32.3% | $143,183▲18.2% | $683,043▲5.8% | $1,609,888▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $136,343▲15.3% | $121,121▲9.6% | $645,839▲2.4% | $1,604,981▲17.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $118,211▼28.0% | $110,521▲21.1% | $630,617▲1.2% | $1,363,298▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $164,081▲409% | $91,264▲14.5% | $622,927▼28.8% | $1,383,914▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,230▼75.8% | $79,705▲15.4% | $874,778▼5.1% | $1,353,586▲13.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $133,182▲168% | $69,068▲13.1% | $922,253▲7.5% | $1,194,814▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $49,702▲2.9% | $61,081▲0.2% | $858,139▼1.3% | $1,138,974▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $48,285▼19.6% | $60,947▼37.0% | $869,518▼1.4% | $1,158,115▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $60,062▲26.3% | $96,686▲47.4% | $882,180▼4.0% | $1,178,146▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $47,548 | $65,578▲0.9% | $918,804▼1.9% | $1,221,592▼2.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,965 | $936,834▼1.7% | $1,246,190▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $64,941▼2.4% | $953,062▼1.3% | $1,268,563▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $66,549 | $965,406 | $1,286,015 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Columbia County Self-help a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Columbia County Self-help is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-0856470, based in St Helens, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Columbia County Self-help's EIN?
- Columbia County Self-help's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-0856470.
- How much revenue does Columbia County Self-help report?
- Columbia County Self-help reported $210,102 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Columbia County Self-help have?
- CharityIndex grades Columbia County Self-help C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Columbia County Self-help (EIN 93-0856470) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.