Lift Urban Portland

Organization Overview

Lift Urban Portland is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (X20) the organization is classified as: Christianity, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Lift Urban Portland employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift Urban Portland 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 06/2022, Lift Urban Portland generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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LIFT URBAN PORTLAND'S MISSION IS TO REDUCE HUNGER AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS OF NORTHWEST AND DOWNTOWN PORTLAND.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PRESTON'S PANTRYPRESTON'S PANTRY IS DESIGNED LIKE A STORE, WHERE CLIENTS CAN SELECT WHAT THEY WANT IN THE QUANTITIES THEY NEED. THE PROGRAM MANAGER LIKES TO REMIND OUR COMMUNITY THAT THE FOOD DOESN'T BELONG TO LIFT UP - IT BELONGS TO OUR CLIENTS, AND WE ARE JUST THE CONDUIT TO FOOD ACCESS. IN ORDER TO COUNTERACT THE EMOTIONAL IMPACTS OF FOOD INSECURITY, WE STRIVE TO DISPLAY AN ABUNDANCE OF FOOD SO SHOPPERS CAN TRUST THAT THEIR NEEDS WILL BE MET. A LONGTIME LIFT UP VOLUNTEER SAYS THIS APPROACH IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE, "WHEN PEOPLE SEE THEY CAN HAVE MORE THAN JUST THEIR NEXT MEAL, IT MAKES THEM FEEL MORE SECURE. PRESTON'S PANTRY SERVES OVER 9,000 INDIVIDUALS EACH YEAR.


ADOPT A BUILDINGLIFT UP'S ADOPT A BUILDING PROGRAM MATCHES COMMUNITY PARTNERS WITH RESIDENTS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN AND NORTHWEST PORTLAND. TOGETHER, WE FACILITATE LOW-BARRIER NUTRITIOUS FOOD ACCESS FOR RESIDENTS EXPERIENCING FOOD INSECURITY AND WE CREATE AUTHENTIC RELATIONSHIPS AMONG NEIGHBORS. DELIVERED FOOD BOXES ARE A MONTHLY DELIVERY TO RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS PRESTON'S PANTRY. EACH DELIVERY CONTAINS 45 POUNDS OF FRESH PRODUCE AND PANTRY ITEMS. ADOPTED BUILDINGS ALSO RECEIVE FOOD TO STOCK ON-SITE EMERGENCY FOOD CLOSETS TO ENABLE 24/7 ACCESS AND MEET URGENT NEEDS. SUPPER CLUB IS OUR HEALTHY-EATING WORKSHOPS SERIES THAT TEACHES CULINARY SKILLS, PROVIDES NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, AND ENCOURAGES COMMUNITY BUILDING.


FREE FOOD MARKETIN PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGACY HEALTH, LIFT UP OFFERS A FARMER'S MARKET STYLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE TO PROVIDE FREE PRODUCE TO APPROXIMATELY 60 HOUSEHOLDS EACH MONTH.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Stephanie Barr
Executive Dir.
$73,816
Brian Fleener
Chairman
$0
Jessica Karam
Vice Chair
$0
Nathan Hinton
Treasurer
$0
Karen Wilson
Secretary
$0
Amy Wilde-Taylor
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$42,125
Related organizations$0
Government grants $67,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,161,171
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $609,779
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,270,596
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $962
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$11,387
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,260,171

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lift Urban Portland has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Carol & Velma Saling Foundation

Portland, OR

PURPOSE: AN INTER-FAITH ORGANIZATION THAT IN COOPERATION WITH NEIGHBORHOOD AGENCIES, STRIVES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF RESIDENTS OF OUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

$20,000
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