Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in 1993, with $94,452 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it F.
2165 Sw Main Street Suite 101, Portland, OR, 97205 EIN 93-1095010 Since 1993
Revenue (FY2023)
$94K
▼ 46.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$165K
Net assets
$2.2M
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.
F
—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 Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating163 mo reserves · -75% 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 Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation: 163 mo reserves · -75% margin earns a F 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 Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation— 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 Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $101K (FY2013) to $94K (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $2.2M
Operating margin
-74.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$2.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $94,452▼46.6% | $165,231▲8.9% | $2,244,912▲4.6% | $2,244,912▲4.6% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $176,817▼17.3% | $151,701▲6.2% | $2,145,688▲0.8% | $2,145,688▲0.8% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $213,768▲79.5% | $142,818▲5.6% | $2,127,733▼11.9% | $2,127,733▼11.9% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $119,085▼35.7% | $135,215▲8.4% | $2,415,660▲15.1% | $2,415,660▲15.1% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $185,239▲70.0% | $124,748▼14.9% | $2,099,614▼4.1% | $2,099,614▼4.1% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $108,938▼27.1% | $146,583▲0.3% | $2,189,353▼1.0% | $2,189,353▼1.0% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $149,457▲17.7% | $146,091▲6.5% | $2,212,531▲0.3% | $2,212,531▲0.3% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $126,989▲17.7% | $137,171▼4.3% | $2,205,530▲7.3% | $2,205,530▲7.3% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $107,882▼34.3% | $143,349▲14.6% | $2,054,673▼4.7% | $2,054,673▼4.7% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $164,135▲62.0% | $125,128▲0.6% | $2,156,645▼3.1% | $2,156,645▼3.1% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $101,347 | $124,366▼1.2% | $2,226,497▲11.8% | $2,226,497▲11.8% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $125,897▼0.5% | $1,991,410▲7.9% | $1,991,410▲7.9% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $126,538 | $1,845,720 | $1,845,720 | 990PF |
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.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 93-1095010, based in Portland, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation's EIN?
- Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 93-1095010.
- How much revenue does Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation report?
- Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation reported $94,452 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation F, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vera L Smith Charitable Foundation (EIN 93-1095010) 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.