Opal
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 08/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 20-2782595
Organization Overview
Opal, operating under the name Opal Environmental Justice Oregon, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Opal Environmental Justice Oregon employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Opal Environmental Justice Oregon is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Opal Environmental Justice Oregon generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $801.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD POWER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND CIVIL RIGHTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE IS AN AFTER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM. YEJA'S PURPOSE IS TO BUILD LEADERSHIP AND POLITICAL ANALYSIS WITH LOW INCOME YOUTH AND YOUTH OF COLOR IN MULTNOMAH COUNTY AND DIGITALLY TO WASHINGTON COUNTY. FELLOWS COME FROM CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL, LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL, TIGARD HIGH SCHOOL, JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL, AND BEAVERTON ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING.
OPAL TRAINED LEADERS THROUGH OUR LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING PROGRAMS AND BRINGS COMMUNITY MEMBERS INTO ISSUES ADDRESSING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. WE CONVENE COMMUNITY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS TO ADVANCE POLICY CAMPAIGNS ON TRANSPORATION JUSTICE, ENVIRONMENTAL AND CLIMATE JUSTICE. THIS INCLUDED POLICY THAT COULD HAVE INCREASED FUNDING FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS, UTILITY REFORM AND ADVANCING COMMUNITY CENTERED SAFETY SOLUTIONS.
BRU ORGANIZES TRANSIT-DEPENDENT RIDERS, NAMELY LOW-INCOME PEOPLE, BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, YOUTH AND SENIORS. BRU IS A MULTIRACIAL, MULTICULTURAL, INTERGENERATIONAL MEMBERSHIP. WE FOCUS ON EAST PORTLAND COMMUNITIES WHERE THERE IS INCREASING DIVERSITY AND CONCENTRATED POVERTY, ESPECIALLY YOUTH POVERTY, ALONG WITH HIGH TRANSIT-DEPENDENCY.
SOL IS AN ORGANIZING SPACE FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND PEOPLE OF COLOR FOCUSED ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE. WE AIM TO BUILD A TRANSFORMATIVE NARRATIVE FOR OUR VISION OF THE FUTURE THROUGH AN ANTI-IMPERIAL, FEMINIST, RACIALLY JUST, AND ECOLOGICALLY-CENTERED POLITICAL ALIGNMENT. THEY ASSEMBLED ONCE A MONTH AS A GROUP TO COLLECTIVELY PLAN OUR WORK AREAS/CAMPAIGNS AND TOPICS FOR OUR POLITICAL EDUCATION WORKSHOPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tristan Romine-Mann Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,684 |
Rebeka Dawit Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $700 |
Thuyu Gedi Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $700 |
Aaron Golub Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Valerie Goodness Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $700 |
Deborah Olson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,700 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $115,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,218,319 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,346,019 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $650 |
| Investment income | $1,329 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,604 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,344,572 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,450 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $226,661 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $37,562 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $309,625 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,061 |
| Other employee benefits | $70,975 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,420 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,491 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $31,299 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,892 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,710 |
| Office expenses | $20,547 |
| Information technology | $16,826 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,510 |
| Travel | $2,687 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,434 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,080 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $801,668 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,079,986 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $431,535 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,148 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $347 |
| Total assets | $1,518,016 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,863 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $28,863 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $536,118 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $953,035 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,518,016 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Opal has awarded $45,192 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMUNITY CYCLING CENTER PURPOSE: Student Transportation Access | $21,750 |
OREGON WALKS PURPOSE: Student Transportation Access | $23,442 |