Portland Workforce Alliance is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Portland Workforce Alliance employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Portland Workforce Alliance 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 06/2023, Portland Workforce Alliance generated $535.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $487.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.8% per year over the past 4 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PWA BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN BUSINESSES AND PORTLAND-METRO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. PWA FACILITATES CAREER-LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT BOOST GRADUATION RATES, IMPROVE CAREER READINESS AND SUPPORT OUR REGIONAL WORKFORCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NW YOUTH CAREERS EXPO-THE NW YOUTH CAREERS EXPO IS THE NORTHWESTS LARGEST CAREER-LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IT FEATURES APPROXIMATELY 200 BOOTHS HOSTED BY EMPLOYERS AND POSTSECONDARY PARTNERS IN ALL INDUSTRY SECTORS AND ATTRACTS THOUSANDS OF STUDENTS FROM AREA HIGH SCHOOLS. ITS PURPOSE IS TO 1 EDUCATE STUDENTS ABOUT THE AMAZING RANGE OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN OUR REGION AND THE SKILLS/EDUCATION NEEDED TO PURSUE THOSE JOBS, AND 2 HELP OREGON EMPLOYERS BUILD AN EDUCATED, SKILLED AND DIVERSE WORKFORCE. SPONSORS COVER EVENT COSTS AND SUPPPORT OUR YEAR-ROUND WORK WITH STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS. THE 2023 EXPO ATTRACTED MORE THAN 210 EXHIBITOR BOOTHS AND DREW MORE THAN 5,000 STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS FROM 70 HIGH SCHOOLS.
PORTLAND WORKFORCE ALLIANCE WORKS YEAR-ROUND WITH HIGH SCHOOLS, EMPLOYERS, COLLEGES AND OTHER POSTSECONDARY PARTNERS TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CAREER-LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT HELP HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PREPARE FOR LIFE AFTER GRADUATION. WE WELCOME ALL STUDENTS, WITH EXTRA OUTREACH AND SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED AND MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. EVERY YEAR, WE CREATE THOUSANDS OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO DISCOVER THEIR CAREER ASPIRATIONS. IN A TYPICAL YEAR, WE PROVIDE PORTLAND-AREA STUDENTS WITH UP TO 10,000 CAREER-LEARNING EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING MENTORSHIPS, CAREER DAYS, MOCK INTERVIEWS, AND THE ANNUAL NW YOUTH CAREERS EXPO.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Susan Nielsen Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $88,110 |
Samantha Jordan President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Matt Hanson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jarryd Briggs Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Anna Yates Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Natalie Miller Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $2,071 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $338,772 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,843 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $193,152 |
Investment income | $1,610 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $535,920 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $100,610 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,061 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $154,610 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $19,466 |
Payroll taxes | $21,254 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,958 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,367 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $11,691 |
Information technology | $4,089 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,433 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $120,757 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,986 |
All other expenses | $11,374 |
Total functional expenses | $487,130 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $259,488 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $465,744 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $36,065 |
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 | $13,091 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $774,388 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,194 |
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 | $4,718 |
Total liabilities | $8,912 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $756,476 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,000 |
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 | $774,388 |