Big Yard Inc LLC
Big Yard Inc LLC is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2025, it made $118K in qualifying distributions.
Big Yard Inc LLC at a glance
- Total assets
- $121,634
- -13.9% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $99,341
- -13.8% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $118,313
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $119,022
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Big Yard Inc LLC funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Big Yard Inc LLC gives
- Giving fell 93% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $7K (2020). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Portland State University Foundation Portland, OR | General Support | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $121,634 | $99,341 | $119,022 | — | — | $118,313 | $6,777 |
| 2024 | $141,315 | $115,178 | $114,129 | — | — | $94,664 | $8,015 |
| 2023 | $140,266 | $114,326 | $54,544 | $500 | 1 | $51,108 | $6,217 |
| 2022 | $93,194 | $134,451 | $76,562 | — | — | $76,562 | $3,073 |
| 2021 | $35,305 | $63,868 | $53,054 | $3,150 | 1 | $53,054 | $1,473 |
| 2020 | $24,491 | $33,619 | $26,677 | $7,392 | 4 | — | $1,382 |
| 2018 | $10,220 | $20,366 | $10,146 | — | — | — | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Big Yard Inc LLC reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Big Yard Inc LLC is led by Brennan Scarlett, Chief Executive Officer & Founder since 2025 (on filings since 2018); 2 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brennan Scarlett
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Board President → Board President & Founder, 2024
Board President & Founder → Chief Executive Officer & Founder, 2025
On filings since 2018
20 hrs/week
$5K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Susan Scarlett
Executive Director
Executive Director → Executive Director & Board Secretary, 2024
Executive Director & Board Secretary → Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2018
25 hrs/week
$10K (2024) → $3K (2025)
Emi Lawson
Board Chairperson
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Ridgeway
Board Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Raimore Jr.
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jt Flowers
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Scarlett
Board Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cameron Scarlett (2018–2024) — Board Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Brennan Scarlett (Chief Executive Officer & Founder). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Big Yard Inc LLC
How large is Big Yard Inc LLC?
Big Yard Inc LLC reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $118K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $7K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Big Yard Inc LLC?
Big Yard Inc LLC is a private foundation focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. It holds $122K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Big Yard Inc LLC operate?
Big Yard Inc LLC has awarded grants in Michigan, Oregon, Texas.
What is Big Yard Inc LLC's EIN?
Big Yard Inc LLC's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5098291. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS April 12, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Big Yard Inc LLC funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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