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.
Form
990
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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Claire Vlach President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jasmine Gordovez Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Hall Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Holly Querin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Phil Barber Past Secreta | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Danielle Walker Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $90,000 |
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. | $79,974 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,682 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $98,258 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,028 |
Payroll taxes | $19,613 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,975 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,921 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $465 |
Information technology | $3,730 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $693 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $330 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,864 |
All other expenses | $1,021 |
Total functional expenses | $357,863 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $203,526 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $29,842 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $233,368 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,014 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $101,075 |
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 | $58,910 |
Total liabilities | $170,999 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $62,369 |
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 | $233,368 |
Over the last fiscal year, Oregon Walks has awarded $90,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |