Friends of the Children-central Oregon
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Friends of the Children-central Oregon is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bend, Oregon, registered in 2017, with $1,973,802 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 6028, Bend, OR, 97708 EIN 82-1749087 Since 2017
Revenue (FY2023)
$2.0M
▲ 5.2% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.5M
Net assets
$4.0M
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.
B
★★★★
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 Friends of the Children-central Oregon— 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 rating31 mo reserves · +22% 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 Friends of the Children-central Oregon: 31 mo reserves · +22% 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 Friends of the Children-central Oregon— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Friends of the Children-central Oregon: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 6028, Bend, OR, 97708
- City
- Bend
- State
- Oregon
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Development Programs
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $884K (FY2017) to $2.0M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $464KNet assets $4.0M
Operating margin
22.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$4.5M
Total liabilities
$464K
Net assets
$4.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,973,802▲5.2% | $1,530,884▲15.9% | $4,002,336▲13.2% | $4,466,106▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,876,602▼43.1% | $1,321,155▼3.4% | $3,537,112▲18.6% | $3,807,009▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,297,554▲118% | $1,367,012▲23.1% | $2,981,665▲184% | $3,676,232▲111% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,513,574▲60.8% | $1,110,674▲25.1% | $1,051,123▲62.2% | $1,745,683▲148% | 990 |
| 2019 | $941,094▲50.9% | $887,967▲23.9% | $648,223▲8.9% | $705,242▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $623,487▼29.5% | $716,581▲40.1% | $595,096▼22.4% | $605,462▼22.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $884,420 | $511,344 | $766,634 | $782,979 | 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.
Grants received · $2.5M total
30 grants to Friends of the Children-central Oregon totaling $2.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2024 | $125,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Ost and mentoring | 2024 | $16,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Children's and youth ministry | 2024 | $11,000 |
| St Charles Health System Inc | Youth mentorship | 2024 | $9,000 |
| Greater Houston Community Foundation | Human services | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Oregon Community Foundation | Ost and mentoring | 2023 | $56,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $34,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $30,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $25,600 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $10,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2023 | $8,400 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Youth development | 2022 | $1,400,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $23,200 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Friends of the Children-central Oregon a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Friends of the Children-central Oregon is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-1749087, based in Bend, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Friends of the Children-central Oregon's EIN?
- Friends of the Children-central Oregon's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-1749087.
- How much revenue does Friends of the Children-central Oregon report?
- Friends of the Children-central Oregon reported $1,973,802 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Friends of the Children-central Oregon have?
- CharityIndex grades Friends of the Children-central Oregon B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Friends of the Children-central Oregon (EIN 82-1749087) 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.