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PO BOX 10991
Eugene OR 97440-2991
Eugene OR | IRS ruling year: 2017 | EIN: 81-2185477
Organization Mission
Our mission is to help the most vulnerable members of our community feel seen and supported through access to life-saving health and wellness services.
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Our mission is to help the most vulnerable members of our community feel seen and supported through access to life-saving health and wellness services.
Affirmation: The work we do, the heart of our mission, is to provide powerful affirmation for the people we serve. Trans people who feel seen, supported, and valid are able to live their authentic lives.
Access: We aim to serve the members of our community who have the biggest hurdles in accessing the care they need—whether it's financial, geographical, or institutional.
Equity: Our equity-based processes seek to address the failures of disparate levels of privilege and access.
Empowerment: The results of our programs work must always have a transformative impact beyond direct service.
Celebration: With so many narratives and stories around trans hardship, we work to instead foster trans joy! We aim to celebrate the resilience and beauty of the people we serve. (Less)
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This charity's score is 99%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 80% Impact & Results, 10% Leadership & Adaptability, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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Point of Pride cannot currently be evaluated by our Accountability & Finance methodology due to only having one year of electronically-filed IRS Form 990 data. But please note, that the IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofit's annual tax filings. That may mean that this entity has electronically filed additional Forms 990 but they have yet to be processed and made public by the IRS.
To ensure year-to-year consistency the Encompass Rating System's Finance & Accountability beacon analyzes the three-year average of some data provided through the IRS 990.
Charity Navigator currently only has one year of consecutive e-filed Forms 990 from the IRS for Point of Pride under the EIN: 81-2185477.
Before Charity Navigator can evaluate Point of Pride, Point of Pride will need to e-file for additional fiscal years.
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No Data Available
Revenue and expense data is not available for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
No Data Available
Key Persons data is currently unavailable for this organization. This data is only available if this charity has at least one year of electronically-filed Form 990 data filed within the last six years.
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Point of Pride) or EIN (812185477) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Point of Pride reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Grants Sent
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
While COVID-19 severely impacted our ability to fundraise, we redirected funds from our most severely impacted program (electrolysis) into a new COVID-19 support program. Trans and gender non-conforming folks were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 as many folks are employed through the gig economy or in service industry jobs (performers, waiters, bartenders, etc). Because of the pandemic, electrolysis providers were no longer providing services due to safety and social distancing concerns. We temporarily closed this electrolysis program and redirected nearly $40,000 into COVID relief program, providing microgrants to folks to cover food costs, copays for medical care or supplies.
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Due to mail disruptions, service of our binder and gaff programs was significantly disrupted. We had to constantly monitor for country-specific closures and disruptions and completely readjusted the way we mail garments. We're still recovering from the disruption that the pandemic caused and trying to get our waitlist back to current as a result of slowing shipments and mail delays.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
While COVID-19 severely impacted our ability to fundraise, we redirected funds from our most severely impacted program (electrolysis) into a new COVID-19 support program. Trans and gender non-conforming folks were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 as many folks are employed through the gig economy or in service industry jobs (performers, waiters, bartenders, etc). Because of the pandemic, electrolysis providers were no longer providing services due to safety and social distancing concerns. We temporarily closed this electrolysis program and redirected nearly $40,000 into COVID relief program, providing microgrants to folks to cover food costs, copays for medical care or supplies.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
The process that we developed to accommodate the COVID-19 microgrants program is still in use today as part of our HRT Access fund and will be leveraged in the 2023 year to increase medication access for our surgery fund recipients as well. The procedures we developed to monitor shipping interruptions and manage a growing wait list are still in place and have allowed us to respond in real time to natural disasters (like hurricanes) that disrupt mail service to small areas, or other issues (like the conflict in Belarus) that have wider impacts.
Point of Pride has earned a 100% for the Impact & Results beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon estimates the actual impact a charity has on the lives of those it serves, and determines whether it is making good use of donor resources to achieve that impact.
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Full Credit
Partial Credit
No Credit
Not Applicable
Program
HRT Access Program
Activities
The nonprofit provides financial assistance to patients with medical conditions.
Program Type
Financial Assistance for Patients with Medical Conditions
Beneficiaries Served
Program Geography
Time Period of Data
1/24/22 to 1/24/23
Outcomes: Changes in the lives of those served by a nonprofit. They can be caused by the nonprofit.
Costs: The money spent by a nonprofit and its partners and beneficiaries.
Impact: Outcome caused by a nonprofit relative to its cost.
Cost-effectiveness: A judgment as to whether the cost was a good use of resources to cause the outcome.
Outcome Metric
Increase in income for a patient with medical conditions
Outcome Data Source
Ratings are based on data the nonprofit itself collects on its work. We use the most recent year with sufficient data. Typically, this data allows us to calculate direct changes in participants' lives, such as increased income.
Outcome data collected during the program. The nonprofit submitted data on the dollar value of all financial assistance provided to patients, which we use to calculate the additional income received.
Method for Attributing Outcomes
We don't know if the observed changes were caused by the nonprofit's program or something else happening at the same time (e.g., a participant got a raise). To determine causation, we take the outcomes we observe and subtract an estimate of the outcomes that would have happened even without the program (i.e., counterfactual outcomes).
We estimate the dollar amount of financial assistance attributable to the nonprofit by comparing the financial assistance given by the nonprofit to the financial assistance that would have been provided in the absence of the nonprofit (the “counterfactual”). In this case, we estimate the counterfactual to be zero based on two assumptions. First, we assume there is functionally no upper limit to the amount of cash transfers that continue to be valuable to patients as they are far from reaching the point of diminishing marginal returns, such that aid provided by one nonprofit does not displace aid provided by another. Second, we assume that nonprofits work independently and do not coordinate the provision of aid to the same patient. As a result, all aid provided by the nonprofit to patients with medical conditions can be directly attributable to the nonprofit.
Cost Data Source
After estimating the program's outcomes, we need to determine how much it cost to achieve those outcomes. All monetary costs are counted, whether they are borne by a nonprofit service deliverer or by the nonprofit’s public and private partners.
Program cost data reported by the nonprofit. Partner and beneficiary costs reported by the nonprofit or estimated by Charity Navigator.
Cost Calculation
$122,950 program costs + partner costs + $0 beneficiary costs = $122,950 total costs
We calculate impact, defined as the change in outcomes attributable to a program divided by the cost to achieve those outcomes.
Impact Calculation
$122,950 total costs / 122,950.00 of financial assistance provided = roughly $3,500 provides $3,500 in financial assistance to a patient.
Benchmark for Rating
Impact & Results scores of financial assistance to patients programs are based on income generated relative to cost. Programs receive an Impact & Results score of 100 if they increase income for a recipient by more than $1.50 for every $1 spent and a score of 80 if income increases by more than $0.85 for every $1 spent. If a nonprofit reports impact but doesn't meet the benchmark for cost-effectiveness, it earns a score of 65.
Determination
Highly cost-effective
No 990 Program Data Found
Point of Pride has earned a 93% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - UnscoredConstituent Feedback - Data Available - Unscored
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. However, it did not respond to one or more survey questions, and therefore is not eligible for a score on this metric. (View our beacon methodology.) Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
Transgender people in all 50 states and around the world, but primarily trans youth under the age of 24.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Electronic surveys (by email, tablet, etc.), Suggestion box/email
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To identify where we are less inclusive or equitable across demographic groups, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
Our board
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
It is difficult to get the people we serve to respond to requests for feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Note: The organization did not respond to this question.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 93/100 pts
100% of beacon score
This organization's score of 93 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 8 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (3/7) | |
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We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (5/7) | |
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We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Point of Pride has earned a 100% for the Leadership & Adaptability beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes in constituent demand/need or other relevant social and economic conditions to achieve the organization's mission.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableMission - 10/10 ptsMission - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization's mission
Life-changing access. Life-saving affirmation. Point of Pride provides financial aid and direct support to trans folks in need of health and wellness care.
Vision - 10/10 ptsVision - 10/10 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking through articulating the organization’s vision.
Affirmation: The work we do, the heart of our mission, is to provide powerful affirmation for the people we serve. Trans people who feel seen, supported, and valid are able to live their authentic lives. Access: We aim to serve the members of our community who have the biggest hurdles in accessing the care they need—whether it's financial, geographical, or institutional. Equity: Our equity-based processes seek to address the failures of disparate levels of privilege and access. Empowerment: The results of our programs’ work must always have a transformative impact beyond direct service. Celebration: With so many narratives and stories around trans hardship, we work to instead foster trans joy! We aim to celebrate the resilience and beauty of the people we serve.
Source: Nonprofit submitted responses
Goals - 20/20 ptsGoals - 20/20 pts
The nonprofit organization presents evidence of strategic thinking and goal setting through sharing their most important strategic goals.
Goal One: In 2023, Point of Pride aims to bring on it's first fulltime, paid employee to ensure that the programs continue to scale and mature.
Goal Type: Invest in the capacity of our organization (financial, management, technical, etc.).
Goal Two: Point of Pride plans to expand the capacity of the garment programs to meet the demands of the growing wait list.
Goal Type: Grow, expand, scale or increase access to the existing programs and services.
Goal Three: Point of Pride continues to look toward needs in the community and hopes to introduce new programs to meet those growing and changing needs.
Goal Type: New program(s) based on observed changes in needs among our constituencies/communities served.
Leadership Development - 15/15 ptsLeadership Development - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of investment in leadership development
We have budgeted for our first full time paid employee who will act as a program manager. Moving an individual from volunteer to paid will increase their capacity to focus on the core programs.
Mobilizing for Mission - 15/15 ptsMobilizing for Mission - 15/15 pts
The nonprofit provides evidence of leadership through focusing externally and mobilizing resources for the mission.
Strategic Partnerships
Thought Leadership
Raising Awareness
Community Building
Point of Pride regularly collaborates with other partners to accomplish our goals. The HRT access fund is provided through an ongoing partnership with Plume and is factored to account for nearly 1/4 of Point of Pride's 2023 operating budget. We work with small vendors, GSA and influencers on fundraising initiatives to ensure that we're meeting the needs of our communities. We publish resources for the community on topics that are frequently requested - like how to talk to your insurance about getting a gender affirming surgery covered and work to build a community of connected folks through our social media.
Adaptability Story - 30/30 ptsAdaptability Story - 30/30 pts
The nonprofit has an opportunity to tell the story of how the organization adapted to tremendous external changes in the last year.
The constant onslaught of anti-trans legislation has continued to color the way that we focus our programs. While we continue to keep our programs available to the community as a whole, we've been deliberate in dedicating some funds for each program to focus on folks that are uniquely affected by this legislation. Our binder and gaff programs have been working to get garments to folks in these states faster, we dedicated additional funding to the electrolysis program to provide hair removal services to a youth (under 26) in Texas and prioritized youth (under 26) in these states for our HRT access program.
Impact & Results
Accountability & Finance
Culture & Community
Leadership & Adaptability
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