Foundations For A Better Oregon
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $810.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 02/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 42-1606106
Organization Overview
Foundations For A Better Oregon is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Foundations For A Better Oregon employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundations For A Better 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 12/2023, Foundations For A Better Oregon generated $810.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.6%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Foundations For A Better Oregon has awarded 25 individual grants totaling $1,411,580. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON ("FBO") WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 BY OREGON'S LARGEST FOUNDATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO COMBINE THEIR ENERGY AND RESOURCES TO MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT ON OREGON'S QUALITY OF LIFE THAN THEY COULD ACCOMPLISH INDIVIDUALLY. FROM 2006-2020, FBO OPERATED AS THE "CHALKBOARD PROJECT," FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON IMPROVING K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORTED EDUCATION. IN 2020, THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWENT A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS AND CONSOLIDATED UNDER THE ORIGINAL NAME OF FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON. CURRENTLY, FBO IS SUPPORTED AND GOVERNED BY THE FOLLOWING: THE COLLINS FOUNDATION, THE FORD FAMILY FOUNDATION, MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST, OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND THE JAMES F. AND MARION L. MILLER FOUNDATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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POLICY & ADVOCACY - WORKING PRIMARILY AT THE STATE LEVEL, WE COLLABORATE WITH IMPACTED COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE TO ANALYZE, DEVELOP, AND ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGES AND PUBLIC INVESTMENTS THAT CREATE A BETTER OREGON FOR EVERY CHILD. WE BELIEVE PUBLIC SYSTEMS WORK BEST WHEN IMPACTED COMMUNITIES ENGAGE IN THE ENTIRE CYCLE OF CHANGE, FROM DISCOVERY TO POLICY DESIGN TO ACCOUNTABILITY.
NARRATIVE - WE MOVE BEYOND TRADITIONAL MESSAGING CAMPAIGNS TO DISRUPT DAMAGING NARRATIVES AND TELL A MORE NUANCED OREGON STORY. BY ADDRESSING LONGSTANDING SYSTEMIC FAILURES AND UPLIFTING THE DEEP-ROOTED STRENGTHS OF OUR CHILDREN AND COMMUNITIES, WE CAN NARRATE THE PATH TO A MORE JUST FUTURE.
OPEJ NETWORK SUPPORT - ENGAGING MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES AND EXAMINING ISSUES FROM DIFFERENT VANTAGE POINTS ARE CRITICAL TO DRIVING COLLECTIVE ACTION. WITH OREGON PARTNERS FOR EDUCATION JUSTICE, WE CONVENE OREGONIANS TO FORM A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, CULTURALLY SPECIFIC SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND EDUCATION ADVOCATES WHO ARE CHAMPIONING A RACIALLY JUST AND COMMUNITY-CENTERED EDUCATION SYSTEM FOR OREGON.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dl Richardson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $7,000 |
Jessie Dubose Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $5,000 |
Carina Miller Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $5,000 |
Barbara Smith Warner Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $5,000 |
Carol Cheney Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Koehler Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Econorthwest Consultant | 12/30/16 | $165,350 |
University Of Washington Consultant | 12/30/16 | $139,636 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $809,431 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $809,431 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $790 |
| 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 | $810,221 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $31,877 |
| 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. | $294,942 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $125,719 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $477,842 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $25,729 |
| Other employee benefits | $46,179 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,881 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,638 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,436 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $72,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $107,969 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $11,597 |
| Information technology | $18,983 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $68,141 |
| Travel | $37,470 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,746 |
| Insurance | $10,023 |
| All other expenses | $9,334 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,332,787 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $224,753 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $34,328 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $14,520 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,571 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,833,250 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $23,923 |
| Total assets | $2,135,345 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $62,093 |
| 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 | $23,423 |
| Total liabilities | $85,516 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,049,829 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,135,345 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Foundations For A Better Oregon has awarded $26,545 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NATIONAL PUBLIC EDUCATION SUPPORT FUND PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
LATINO NETWORK PURPOSE: PRESCHOOL FOR ALL INITIATIVE, AND GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,545 |