Oregon Law Foundation is located in Tigard, OR. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Law Foundation 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 12/2021, Oregon Law Foundation generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.2% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2015, Oregon Law Foundation has awarded 121 individual grants totaling $16,222,032. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUPPORTING ACCESS TO JUSTICE, DISTRIBUTING FUNDS FOR LEGAL SERVICES TO PERSONS OF LESSER MEANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN ADDITION TO FUNDING GRANTS OF APPROXIMATELY $2.2 MILLION TO PROVIDE LEGAL AID TO THE POOR, IMPROVE THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND PROMOTE THE STUDY OF LAW, THE FOUNDATION CONTINUED TO EDUCATE BANKING OFFICIALS AND LAWYERS ABOUT THE IOLTA (INTEREST ON LAWYERS TRUST ACCOUNTS) PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
William Penn Executive Director (since 10/4/21) | Officer | 32 | $57,874 |
Judith Baker Executive Director (through 9/17/21) | Officer | 22 | $50,137 |
David Rosen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
G Valerie Colas President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elise Bouneff Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Randy Compton Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $37,518 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,221 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $39,739 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,514,789 |
Investment income | $43,466 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $213,846 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,811,840 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,197,020 |
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. | $131,301 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $98,473 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $36,141 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,709 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,952 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,541 |
Fees for services: Other | $83,128 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,453 |
Information technology | $1,498 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $2,503,047 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,190,351 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,786,663 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $157,559 |
Total assets | $3,134,573 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,404 |
Grants payable | $154,270 |
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 | $14,349 |
Total liabilities | $170,023 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,732,402 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,232,148 |
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 | $3,134,573 |
Over the last fiscal year, Oregon Law Foundation has awarded $2,192,020 in support to 17 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Portland, OR PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME OREGONIANS | $942,240 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME OREGONIANS | $440,760 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE IMMIGRANT LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES | $165,000 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME RESIDENTS OF METROPOLITAN PORTLAND | $125,000 |
Medford, OR PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW INCOME OREGONIANS | $84,020 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO OREGONIANS WITH DISABILITIES | $80,000 |
Beg. Balance | $571,511 |
Earnings | $197,927 |
Other Expense | $197,927 |
Ending Balance | $571,511 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Neighborhood Legal Services Of Los Angeles County Glendale, CA | $15,484,574 | $19,079,887 |
California Rural Legal Assistance Inc Oakland, CA | $14,600,496 | $20,882,280 |
Legal Aid Society Of San Diego San Diego, CA | $15,145,816 | $17,326,996 |
Metropolitan Public Defender Service Inc Portland, OR | $8,044,816 | $18,356,669 |
Inner City Law Center Los Angeles, CA | $17,738,196 | $17,206,542 |
Public Counsel Los Angeles, CA | $30,574,529 | $22,640,331 |
Snohomish County Public Defenders Association Everett, WA | $4,595,685 | $16,763,423 |
National Center For Youth Law Oakland, CA | $22,722,399 | $21,981,853 |
Legal Services Of Northern California Sacramento, CA | $5,798,116 | $12,088,565 |
Community Legal Aid Socal Santa Ana, CA | $12,459,593 | $12,638,604 |
California Appellate Project San Francisco, CA | $5,763,935 | $11,023,144 |
Inland Counties Legal Services Inc Riverside, CA | $3,308,865 | $11,146,641 |