Civic Intelligence

Mentor Research Institute

EIN 91-1777183 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

Public & professional education

818 NW 17th AvenuePortland, OR 97209

n/A

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.66x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

99th percentile

10.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

24th percentile

-19%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

95th percentile

181%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

19th percentile

-48%

Faster revenue growth than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$70,120

Up $45,188 (+181%) from 2024

Liabilities

$46,047

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$24,073

Down $859 (-3.4%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$4,581

Down $4,266 (-48%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$5,440

Down $2,714 (-33%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$859

Down $1,552 (-224%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2019: $19,526Net Assets 2019: $19,5262019Assets 2020: $19,207Net Assets 2020: $19,2072020Assets 2021: $22,316Net Assets 2021: $22,3162021Assets 2022: $24,605Net Assets 2022: $24,6052022Assets 2023: $24,239Net Assets 2023: $24,2392023Assets 2024: $24,932Net Assets 2024: $24,9322024Assets 2025: $70,120Liabilities 2025: $46,047Net Assets 2025: $24,0732025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$70,120
Liabilities$46,047
Net Assets$24,073

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10K$5.0K$0-$5.0KRevenue 2019: $3,060Expenses 2019: $1,875Net Income 2019: $1,1852019Revenue 2020: $956Expenses 2020: $1,275Net Income 2020: -$3192020Revenue 2021: $8,732Expenses 2021: $5,623Net Income 2021: $3,1092021Revenue 2022: $9,947Expenses 2022: $7,658Net Income 2022: $2,2892022Revenue 2023: $3,314Expenses 2023: $3,680Net Income 2023: -$3662023Revenue 2024: $8,847Expenses 2024: $8,154Net Income 2024: $6932024Revenue 2025: $4,581Expenses 2025: $5,440Net Income 2025: -$8592025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$4,581
Expenses$5,440
Net Income-$859

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 13, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$4,581
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Public & professional education

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
IN 2021, MENTOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE WAS FUNDED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND FEES FROM PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS, AS REPORTED ON THIS FORM, PLUS NEARLY $15,000 OF INKIND SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-MINDED PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS TO SUPPORT OVERHEAD AND INFRASTRUCURE DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAM EXPENSES ACCOUNTED FOR 86% OF EXPENDITURES. PROGRAM REVENUE $8721; PROGRAM EXPENSES $4825MRIS FOCI ARE (1) CONSUMER PROTECTION (2) TO MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION (3) TO CONDUCT RESEARCH THAT SUPPORTS IMPROVEMENT OF MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT. MRI SUPPORTS AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AT: OREGONCOUNSELING.ORG; INFORMATION ON OUTDOOR TREATMENT AT: WILDERNESS THERAPY.ORG; CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOME MEASURES; AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ON CLINCAL SUPERVISION, AND ON ETHICAL CLINICAL CHARTING AT: MENTORRESEARCH.ORG-$4,559
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
MICHAELE P DUNLAP PSYDPresident & CEOPT$0--
TRACY HEARTDirector-$0--
DAVID JOHNSON LCSW ACSWDirector-$0--
MICHAEL CONNER PSYDDirector-$0--
PATSY COBBDirector-$0--
LISA AASHEIM PHDLPCLMHCNNCDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mentor Research Institute
EIN
91-1777183
Address
818 NW 17TH AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR 97209

Signing Officer

Name
Michael Dunlap
Title
President & CEO
Signed
2026-03-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Advantage Tax & Accounting Services
Address
18961 SW 84th Ave, Tualatin, OR 97062
Preparer
Thomas Rymanowicz
Phone
5036397726
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1003

Information Technology $162

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $425

Other Expenses.1

CE SERVICES $2640

Other Expenses.2

ONLINE TOOLS $1593

Other Expenses.3

SERVICE FEES $188

Other Expenses.4

LICENSE & FEES $72

Other Assets.1011

Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $894 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0

Other Assets.1012

Intangible Assets - Beginning $12531 Intangible Assets - Ending $58579

Total Liabilities.1

NOTE PAYABLE - Beginning $0 NOTE PAYABLE - Ending $46047

Raw XML Appendix169 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990EZ/ActivitiesNotPreviouslyRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0MICHAELE DUNLAP
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum05032272027
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0818 NW 17TH AVE 11
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0PORTLAND
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OR
IRS990EZ/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd097209
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/BOYAmt011507
IRS990EZ/CashSavingsAndInvestmentsGrp/EOYAmt011541
IRS990EZ/ChgMadeToOrgnzngDocNotRptInd0false
IRS990EZ/ContributionsGiftsGrantsEtcAmt0780
IRS990EZ/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt00
IRS990EZ/CostOrOtherBasisExpenseSaleAmt00
IRS990EZ/DonorAdvisedFndsInd0false
IRS990EZ/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/ExcessOrDeficitForYearAmt0-859
IRS990EZ/FeesAndOtherPymtToIndCntrctAmt0360
IRS990EZ/FiledScheduleAInd0true
IRS990EZ/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990EZ/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form1120PolFiledInd0false
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt024932
IRS990EZ/Form990TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt070120
IRS990EZ/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt00
IRS990EZ/GrossReceiptsAmt04581
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InfoInScheduleOPartIInd0X
IRS990EZ/InvestmentIncomeAmt01
IRS990EZ/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990EZ/MadeLoansToFromOfficersInd0false
IRS990EZ/MethodOfAccountingCashInd0X
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt024932
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt024073
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/BOYAmt024932
IRS990EZ/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesGrp/EOYAmt024073
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt07.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt13.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt23.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt33.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt43.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/AverageHrsPerWkDevotedToPosRt53.00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt00
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt10
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt20
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt30
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt40
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/CompensationAmt50
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm0MICHAELE P DUNLAP PSYD
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm1TRACY HEART
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm2DAVID JOHNSON LCSW ACSW
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm3MICHAEL CONNER PSYD
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm4PATSY COBB
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/PersonNm5LISA AASHEIM PHDLPCLMHCNNC
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt0President & CEO
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt1Director
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt2Director
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990EZ/OfficerDirectorTrusteeEmplGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990EZ/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990EZ/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990EZ/OrganizationDissolvedEtcInd0false
IRS990EZ/OrganizationHadUBIInd0false
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/BOYAmt013425
IRS990EZ/OtherAssetsTotalDetail/EOYAmt058579
IRS990EZ/OtherExpensesTotalAmt05080
IRS990EZ/PartVIHghstPdCntrctProfSrvcTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PartVIOfCompOfHghstPdEmplTxt0NONE
IRS990EZ/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990EZ/PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt0PUBLIC & PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
IRS990EZ/ProgramServiceRevenueAmt03800
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt0IN 2021, MENTOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE WAS FUNDED THROUGH A COMBINATION OF CHARITABLE DONATIONS AND FEES FROM PROFESSIONAL CONTINUING EDUCATION EVENTS, AS REPORTED ON THIS FORM, PLUS NEARLY $15,000 OF INKIND SERVICES PROVIDED BY COMMUNITY-MINDED PROFESSIONAL CORPORATIONS TO SUPPORT OVERHEAD AND INFRASTRUCURE DEVELOPMENT. PROGRAM EXPENSES ACCOUNTED FOR 86% OF EXPENDITURES. PROGRAM REVENUE $8721; PROGRAM EXPENSES $4825MRIS FOCI ARE (1) CONSUMER PROTECTION (2) TO MAINTAIN PROFESSIONAL AND PUBLIC AWARENESS OF MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH ISSUES THROUGH EDUCATION AND PUBLICATION (3) TO CONDUCT RESEARCH THAT SUPPORTS IMPROVEMENT OF MENTAL & BEHAVIORAL TREATMENT. MRI SUPPORTS AWARENESS OF MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AT: OREGONCOUNSELING.ORG; INFORMATION ON OUTDOOR TREATMENT AT: WILDERNESS THERAPY.ORG; CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON SCREENING, ASSESSMENT, PATIENT REPORTED OUTCOME MEASURES; AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ON CLINCAL SUPERVISION, AND ON ETHICAL CLINICAL CHARTING AT: MENTORRESEARCH.ORG
IRS990EZ/ProgramSrvcAccomplishmentGrp/ProgramServiceExpensesAmt04559
IRS990EZ/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990EZ/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/ScheduleBNotRequiredInd0X
IRS990EZ/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990EZ/SpecialEventsDirectExpensesAmt00
IRS990EZ/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990EZ/SumOfTotalLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt046047
IRS990EZ/TanningServicesProvidedInd0false
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedOnOrganizationMgrAmt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4911Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4912Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxImposedUnderIRC4955Amt00
IRS990EZ/TaxReimbursedByOrganizationAmt00
IRS990EZ/TotalExpensesAmt05440
IRS990EZ/TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt04559
IRS990EZ/TotalRevenueAmt04581
IRS990EZ/TransactionWithControlEntInd0false
IRS990EZ/TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd0false
IRS990EZ/WebsiteAddressTxt0N/A
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0780
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0596
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01351
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt060
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01940
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt04727
IRS990ScheduleA/GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/Post1975UBTIGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt04727
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0780
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0596
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01351
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt060
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01940
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt04727
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0780
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0596
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01351
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt060
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01940
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt04727
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Information Technology $162
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1Insurance $425
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2CE SERVICES $2640
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ONLINE TOOLS $1593
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SERVICE FEES $188
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5LICENSE & FEES $72
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Beginning $894 Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges - Ending $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Intangible Assets - Beginning $12531 Intangible Assets - Ending $58579
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8NOTE PAYABLE - Beginning $0 NOTE PAYABLE - Ending $46047
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Other Expenses.1003
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Other Expenses.1012
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Other Expenses.1
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Other Expenses.2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Other Expenses.3
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Other Expenses.4
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Other Assets.1011
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Other Assets.1012
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Total Liabilities.1
ReturnHeader/BuildTS02025-03-06 01:10:19Z
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd0true
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonNm0MICHAEL DUNLAP
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt0President & CEO
ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/SignatureDt02026-03-13
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0MENTOR RESEARCH INSTITUTE
ReturnHeader/Filer/BusinessNameControlTxt0MENT
ReturnHeader/Filer/EIN0911777183
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0818 NW 17TH AVENUE
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/CityNm0PORTLAND
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OR
ReturnHeader/Filer/USAddress/ZIPCd097209
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmEIN0460470562
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Advantage Tax & Accounting Services
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt018961 SW 84th Ave
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/CityNm0Tualatin
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0OR
ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerUSAddress/ZIPCd097062
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PhoneNum05036397726
ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0THOMAS RYMANOWICZ
ReturnHeader/ReturnTs02026-03-13T14:41:24-07:00
ReturnHeader/ReturnTypeCd0990EZ
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodBeginDt02025-01-01
ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02025-12-31
ReturnHeader/TaxYr02025

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.