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Deschutes Defenders Inc

To provide quality legal representation and zealous advocacy for all of our court-appointed clients.

Human Services Bend, OR EIN 931014222 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Deschutes Defenders Inc

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Bend, OR
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
I80Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1994

Mission

To provide quality legal representation and zealous advocacy for all of our court-appointed clients.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Human Services · NTEE I80Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 96%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.52%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Deschutes Defenders Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Bend, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its EIN is 931014222. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 93/100 for human services charities in United States. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Deschutes Defenders Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 93/100.

Deschutes Defenders Inc is located in Bend, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.

Based on official tax filings, Deschutes Defenders Inc has $5M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Deschutes Defenders Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Deschutes Defenders Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Deschutes Defenders Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Deschutes Defenders Inc profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

To provide quality legal representation and zealous advocacy for all of our court-appointed clients. Deschutes Defenders Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1990.

Among human services charities registered in United States: Deschutes Defenders Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.

Yes, donations to Deschutes Defenders Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Deschutes Defenders Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931014222, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

JO
Joel A Wirtz
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

CO
Courtney Q•••••••••••
ATTORNEY
DA
Danielle L••••
Director
DO
Don T•••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JI
Jim M••••••••
BOARD MEMBER
JO
Joel A W••••
EXECUTIVE DI
JO
Joel W••••
CO-EXEC DIRECTOR
KA
Karla N•••
ATTORNEY
KA
Katherine G•••••••
ATTORNEY
LE
Lee G•••••••
ATTORNEY
LE
Leslie N••••••
ATTORNEY
ME
Megan H•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MI
Michael M•••••
BOARD MEMBER
MO
Morgan C••••••••••
ATTORNEY
TO
Todd G•••••
BOARD MEMBER
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$4.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$4.8M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$3.9M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other human services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Deschutes Defenders Inc This page 79 $4.8 million -
Amateur Athletic Union of the United States Inc 93 $1.9 million 100%
Rosies House a Music Academy for Children Inc 93 $3.4 million 100%
Mountain Shadow Association 93 $1.6 million 86%
Bostons Bridge to Excellence Inc 93 $1.4 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 38 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Deschutes Defenders Inc

What is Deschutes Defenders Inc?
Deschutes Defenders Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Bend, United States. To provide quality legal representation and zealous advocacy for all of our court-appointed clients.
When was Deschutes Defenders Inc founded?
Deschutes Defenders Inc was founded in 1990.
Who leads Deschutes Defenders Inc?
Joel A Wirtz serves as Executive Director.
Where is Deschutes Defenders Inc located?
Headquartered in Bend, United States.
What is Deschutes Defenders Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Deschutes Defenders Inc trustworthy?
Deschutes Defenders Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Deschutes Defenders Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 931014222.
What is Deschutes Defenders Inc's website?
http://despd.org