Access
ACCESS is a community action agency based in Medford, Oregon, established in 1976. The organization serves Jackson County residents by providing essential services including food, housing, warmth, and other support to low-income children, families, seniors, and people with disabilities. ACCESS operates 15 programs designed to address both immediate emergencies and longer-term poverty-related challenges.
Key facts about Access
- EIN
- 93-0665396
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,928,744
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- Average grant
- $637,767
- Median grant
- $251,390
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024)
- Total assets
- $18,149,070
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Access funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Access's 14 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Medford, OR (10 grants) and Ashland, OR (2 grants). None of its 14 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sheltering" (8 grants).
Is Access open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $900K; repeat grants $128K. How we count
Medians: $642K first-time, $63K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$18.1M
-9.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$8.9M
+254.1% YoY
Grant Count
14
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$638K
+153.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
ACCESS helps Jackson County residents break the cycle of poverty through education and economic support. The organization guides people through economic crises by helping them develop sustainable habits and achieve self-sufficiency.
Primary program areas include:
Energy and Weatherization Programs: Federal and state-funded initiatives including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Department of Energy weatherization programs, and energy conservation assistance. These programs serve low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and households seeking energy-efficient home improvements to reduce energy costs.
Emergency Assistance: One-time emergency support services
Housing and Essential Services: Food, housing, and warmth provision
Grantmaking
ACCESS functions as a service-delivery organization rather than a traditional grantmaker. The organization receives funding from federal, state, and local sources to support its programs.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Jackson County, Oregon
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 14 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (Fiscal Year 2024):
- Total Assets: $18,149,070
- Total Revenue: $44,775,113
- Total Expenses: $45,420,158
- Employees: 191
Historical Data (Fiscal Year 2022):
- Total Assets: $15.5 million
- Total Revenue: $40.1 million
- Employees: 135
The organization has experienced exceptional growth, with revenue increasing at an average rate of 15.0% annually over a seven-year period.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $18,149,070 | $19,971,498 | $15,501,962 |
| Revenue | $44,775,113 | $46,295,285 | $40,079,698 |
| Expenses | $45,420,158 | $45,130,403 | $39,234,713 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $169,134 | $80,124 | $17,019 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Access
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include City of Medford ($3,029,780), Options for Helping Residents ($1,655,166), United Community Action Network ($1,198,933).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF MEDFORD Medford, OR | SHELTERING | $3,029,780 |
| OPTIONS FOR HELPING RESIDENTS Ashland, OR | SHELTERING, COVID SUPPLIES AND RENT | $1,655,166 |
| UNITED COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK Roseburg, OR | SUPPORT FOR VETERANS & FAMILIES | $1,198,933 |
| CITY OF ASHLAND Ashland, OR | SHELTERING | $1,158,200 |
| OREGON COAST COMMUNITY ACTION Coos Bay, OR | SUPPORT FOR VETERANS & FAMILIES | $642,207 |
| ROGUE RETREAT Medford, OR | SHELTERING AND RENT | $336,338 |
| COMMUNITY WORKS Medford, OR | SHELTERING | $280,456 |
| UNETE CENTER FOR FARM WORKER Medford, OR | SHELTERING | $222,324 |
| SALVATION ARMY Medford, OR | SHELTERING | $191,967 |
| MASLOW PROJECT Medford, OR | SUPPORT FOR SHELTERING & OUTREACH | $62,700 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board leadership includes:
- Jonathan Bilden (Board Chair, as of 2023)
- Julie Brown (Past Chair)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Elzy | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gregory Perkinson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Brad Earl | Chair | 1 | — |
| Dennie Conrad | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Michael Zarozinski | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lilia Caballero | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Lucinda Moulding | Board Member | 1 | — |
| David Grijalva | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Jason Antley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Carrie Borgen | Executive Director | 40 | $241,895 |
| Kellie L Battaglia | Chief Advacement Officer | 40 | $118,609 |
| Joseph E Vollmar | Chief Operations & Housing Officer | 40 | $109,384 |
| Ronald Zambrano | Finance Director | 40 | $115,030 |
| Raiann Wilson | Finance Controller | 40 | $118,602 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Access fund?
ACCESS helps Jackson County residents break the cycle of poverty through education and economic support. The organization guides people through economic crises by helping them develop sustainable habits and achieve self-sufficiency. Primary program areas include: • **Energy and Weatherization Programs**: Federal and state-funded initiatives including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Department of Energy weatherization programs, and energy conservation assistance. These pr…
How do I apply for a grant from Access?
ACCESS functions as a service-delivery organization rather than a traditional grantmaker. The organization receives funding from federal, state, and local sources to support its programs.
Where does Access make grants?
Jackson County, Oregon
What size grants does Access award?
In 2024, Access awarded 14 grants totaling $8.9M — an average of about $638K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Access's EIN?
Access's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0665396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.