Business For A Better Portland
501(c)(6)Community
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Business For A Better Portland is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in 2018, with $187,064 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
401 Ne 19th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR, 97232 EIN 81-4241889 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2023)
$187K
▼ 30.3% vs prior year
Community median: $184K
Expenses (FY2023)
$237K
Net assets
$34K
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.
D
—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 Business For A Better Portland— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating2 mo reserves · -27% 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 Business For A Better Portland: 2 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 Business For A Better Portland— 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 Business For A Better Portland: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 401 Ne 19th Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR, 97232
- City
- Portland
- State
- Oregon
- Subcategory
- Business & Industry Associations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $162K (FY2017) to $187K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2,944Net assets $34K
Operating margin
-26.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37K
Total liabilities
$2,944
Net assets
$34K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $187,064▼30.3% | $237,414▼16.2% | $33,916▼59.8% | $36,860▼59.2% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $268,499▼28.7% | $283,180▼7.9% | $84,266▼14.8% | $90,402▼23.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $376,613▲19.3% | $307,397▼7.0% | $98,947▲233% | $117,747▲123% | 990 |
| 2020 | $315,809▼25.1% | $330,486▼16.5% | $29,731▼32.1% | $52,834▼8.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $421,603▲52.8% | $395,560▲41.8% | $43,808▲147% | $57,648▲152% | 990 |
| 2018 | $275,854▲70.7% | $278,911▲98.2% | $17,765▼14.7% | $22,910▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $161,562 | $140,740 | $20,822 | $22,267 | 990EZ |
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 · $10K total
1 grant to Business For A Better Portland totaling $10K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onpoint Community Credit Union | Community outreach | 2024 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Business For A Better Portland a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Business For A Better Portland is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 81-4241889, based in Portland, Oregon.
- What is Business For A Better Portland's EIN?
- Business For A Better Portland's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 81-4241889.
- How much revenue does Business For A Better Portland report?
- Business For A Better Portland reported $187,064 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Business For A Better Portland have?
- CharityIndex grades Business For A Better Portland D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Business For A Better Portland (EIN 81-4241889) 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.