Oregon Community Foundation
90% goes to programs $1 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Oregon Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Portland, Oregon, registered in 1973, with $293,651,949 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 90% of spending to programs.
1221 Sw Yamhill St Ste, Portland, OR, 97205 EIN 23-7315673 Since 1973
Revenue (FY2024)
$293.7M
▲ 52.5% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$223.5M
Net assets
$3.2B
Employees
137
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating90% to programs · $1 to raise $100
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. For Oregon Community Foundation: 90% to programs · $1 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating175 mo reserves · +24% 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 Oregon Community Foundation: 175 mo reserves · +24% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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. For Oregon Community Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Oregon Community Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
The mission of the oregon community foundation is to improve lives of all oregonians through the power of philanthropy.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1221 Sw Yamhill St Ste, Portland, OR, 97205
- City
- Portland
- State
- Oregon
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $137.1M (FY2014) to $293.7M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $68.1MNet assets $3.2B
Operating margin
23.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$3.3B
Total liabilities
$68.1M
Net assets
$3.2B
Salaries & benefits
$17.0M
8% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $293,651,949▲52.5% | $223,460,179▼8.5% | $3,249,530,336▲11.3% | $3,317,661,859▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $192,606,151▼0.3% | $244,125,223▲34.8% | $2,920,262,451▲7.5% | $2,978,953,625▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $193,115,084▼53.7% | $181,091,323▼45.0% | $2,717,098,189▼10.0% | $2,775,562,328▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $417,266,834▲17.5% | $329,243,095▲46.6% | $3,017,960,310▲17.5% | $3,083,541,362▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $355,016,955▲52.9% | $224,526,358▲59.5% | $2,567,693,474▲16.3% | $2,633,081,849▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $232,236,926▲78.7% | $140,754,193▲11.8% | $2,208,457,710▲21.7% | $2,274,086,320▲21.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $129,993,102▼23.1% | $125,941,493▲8.0% | $1,814,049,613▼3.8% | $1,870,262,580▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $169,040,779▲90.8% | $116,579,036▲2.5% | $1,885,335,691▲16.7% | $1,945,213,322▲16.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $88,576,386▼1.4% | $113,713,556▲2.3% | $1,616,184,244▲3.7% | $1,672,463,945▲4.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $89,800,893▼34.5% | $111,199,861▲16.8% | $1,558,727,024▼3.9% | $1,608,791,803▼3.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $137,117,259 | $95,224,247 | $1,621,376,885 | $1,669,366,943 | 990 |
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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Lisa Mensah — $594,315 (0.27% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Mensah | Ceo/asst Secretary/treasurer | 40 | $594,315 |
| Erica D Daley | Assistant Secretary/cfo | 40 | $391,623 |
| Marcy Bradley | Vice President of Equity and Culture | 40 | $300,050 |
| Kirsten Kilchenstein | Chief Philanthropy Officer | 40 | $298,599 |
| Stephanie Swanson | Vice President of Communications | 40 | $280,117 |
| Nancy Bales | Executive Director - Gray Family Foundation | 0 | $193,953 |
| Kathleen Grimm | Director of Human Resources | 40 | $186,556 |
| Ray Klinke | Assistant Secretary | 40 | $169,612 |
| Al Barkouli | Director | 1 | — |
| Bill Berg | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Caddy Mckeown | Director | 1 | — |
| Dee Anne Everson | Director | 1 | — |
| Dr Ernesto Fonesca | Director (beg 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| Julie Manning | Director | 1 | — |
| Karis Stoudamire-phillips | Director (beg 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| Kimberly Cooper | Chair - (end 05/2024) | 1 | — |
| Lane Shetterly | Board Chair | 1 | — |
| Monica Enand | Director | 1 | — |
| Pat Reiten | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick Criteser | Director - (end 05/2024) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Associates | Investment Consulting | $2,630,427 |
| Bil Ltd | Investment Management | $1,638,595 |
| Garda | Investment Management | $1,171,994 |
| Adage Capital Partners | Investment Management | $957,558 |
| Generation Investment Management | Investment Management | $806,234 |
Grants received · $55.7M total
176 grants to Oregon Community Foundation totaling $55.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Endowment Foundation | Dave robbins runner's legacy fund (fund id 504284) | 2024 | $1,055,220 |
| The Bessemer Giving Fund | Capital campaign | 2024 | $400,000 |
| Providence Health & Services Oregon | Operational support | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Legacy Health | Community clinics support | 2024 | $150,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Health systems access to care fund | 2024 | $150,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $125,308 |
| Fjc | General operating support | 2024 | $31,308 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $30,000 |
| Careoregon Inc | Community giving metro area | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Foundation | Public and societal benefit | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Umatilla Electric Cooperative Association | General support | 2024 | $23,034 |
| Ocf Joseph E Weston Public Foundation | Civic engagement | 2024 | $22,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $6,104 |
| Larry and Jeanette Epping Family Foundation | Capital improvements, general support and scholarships | 2023 | $1,151,971 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $789,468 |
Grants made · $171.4M in FY2024
2,149 grants totaling $171.4M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Oregon Community Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Consumer Justice | Other | $7,978,664 |
| University of Oregon Foundation | Higher education | $5,046,750 |
| Oregon Health and Science University Foundation | Higher education | $5,007,187 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Civic engagement | $3,475,047 |
| Albany Boys & Girls Club Foundation Inc | Higher education | $2,800,172 |
| Oregon Shakespeare Festival Association | Performing arts | $2,580,691 |
| Columbia River Maritime Museum Inc | Cultural heritage | $2,290,966 |
| Dove Lewis Emergency Animal Hospital Inc | Animals | $2,190,413 |
| Oregon Symphony Association | Music | $2,041,501 |
| Hospice of Redmond | Physical health | $1,955,340 |
| Portland Art Museum | Museums | $1,916,178 |
| Boulder Community Health Foundation | Physical health | $1,500,000 |
| Missoula International School | K12 education | $1,500,000 |
| Food For Lane County | Human services | $1,417,143 |
| Land Trust Alliance Incorporated | Environment | $1,372,550 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Oregon Community Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Oregon Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 23-7315673, based in Portland, Oregon. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Oregon Community Foundation's EIN?
- Oregon Community Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 23-7315673.
- How much revenue does Oregon Community Foundation report?
- Oregon Community Foundation reported $293,651,949 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Oregon Community Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Oregon Community Foundation spends about 90% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Oregon Community Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Oregon Community Foundation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Oregon Community Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Oregon Community Foundation's latest Form 990 is $594,315, paid to Lisa Mensah (Ceo/asst Secretary/treasurer).
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Data for Oregon Community Foundation (EIN 23-7315673) 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.