Oregon Walks

Organization Overview

Oregon Walks is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Oregon Walks employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Walks 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, Oregon Walks generated $392.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $357.9k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.7% per year over the past 9 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

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OREGON WALKS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING WALKING AND MAKING THE CONDITIONS FOR WALKING SAFE, CONVENIENT AND ATTRACTIVE THROUGHOUT OREGON.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TRANSPORTATION POLICY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ACROSS PORTLAND METRO REGION: EDUCATE, ADVOCATE, AND BRING AWARENESS TO THE NEED FOR WALKING AS A TRANSPORTATION, PUBLIC HEALTH, AND CLIMATE ISSUE. PROMOTE POLICY AND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS TO MAKE WALKING SAFE, CONVENIENT AND ATTRACTIVE FOR EVERYONE.


OREGON WALKS ADVOCATES FOR COMMUNITIES THAT ARE SAFE, ACCESSIBLE, AND ATTRACTIVE FOR WALKING. MOST OFTEN, THIS REQUIRES SIGNIFICANT AND EXPENSIVE INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS THAT ARE NEEDED ACROSS OREGON, OREGON WALKS WORKS WITH LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL ELECTED OFFICIALS TO DIRECT FUNDING INTO MORE PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY INFRASTRUCTURE. ADDITIONALLY, OREGON WALKS ADVOCATES FOR POLICY CHANGES THAT CREATE BETTER ENVIRONMENTS FOR WALKING, SUCH AS INCREASED FUNDING FOR TRANSIT, PARKING REFORM TO INCREASE VISIBILITY AT INTERSECTIONS, AND POLICIES THAT RESULT IN SLOWER VEHICULAR SPEEDS.


WALKING PROGRAMMING: OREGON WALKS PARTNERS WITH NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS TO HOST WALKING PROGRAMMING. THESE ARE EVENTS WITH DIVERSE GOALS: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH HEALTH RELATED OUTCOMES, COMMUNITY BUILDING, AND/OR ADVOCACY THEMES. SOME EXAMPLES ARE OUR NEIGHBORWALKS PROGRAMMING WITH AARP OF OREGON, STEPTEMBER WALKING CALENDAR, SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL AND WALKING SCHOOL BUS WORK WITH VARIOUS SCHOOL COMMUNITIES, THE DEMENTIA WALKING SERIES WITH THE ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, AS WELL AS MANY ONE-OFF WALKING EVENTS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS.


82ND AVENUE COALITION ORGANIZING: OREGON WALKS IS THE LEAD ORGANIZING ENTITY FOR THE 82ND AVENUE COALITION, A CORRIDOR IN EAST PORTLAND THAT WAS TRANSFERRED FROM THE STATE OF OREGON TO THE CITY OF PORTLAND. THIS COALITION ORGANIZING CENTERS AROUND TRANSFORMING THE STREET TO A SAFER CORRIDOR, SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT, HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, AND THE CREATION OF MORE GREEN SPACES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Claire Vlach
President
$0
Jasmine Gordovez
Vice Preside
$0
Matthew Hall
Treasurer
$0
Holly Querin
Secretary
$0
Phil Barber
Past Secreta
$0
Danielle Walker
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$450
Fundraising events$43,818
Related organizations$0
Government grants $11,919
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$22,776
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$78,963
Total Program Service Revenue$314,518
Investment income $232
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$1,122
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $392,591

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Oregon Walks has awarded $90,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

APANO

PURPOSE: COMM'TY ORGANIZING

$37,500

UNITE OREGON

PURPOSE: COMM'TY ORGANIZING

$17,500

VERDE

PURPOSE: COMM'TY ORGANIZING

$27,500

PLAY GROW LEARN LLC

PURPOSE: GRESHAM WALK

$7,500
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