Building Power for Communities of Color
Building Power for Communities of Color (BPCC) is affiliated with the coalition of communities of color (CCC), a 501(c)(3) coalition of 19 culturally specific member organizations. BPCC was created to expand the range of activities that we can use to increase influence and center racial equity in Oregon.
Building Power for Communities of Color at a glance
In short: Building Power for Communities of Color gave $610K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $610,000
- +464.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $76,250
- +182.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $1,134,180
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Building Power for Communities of Color funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mobilize Oregon Votes ($250K). Together the top 8 received $610K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 12 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $108K (2024) to $610K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mobilize Oregon Votes Portland, OR | Ballot Measure Campaign Contributions | $250,000 |
| East County Rising Action Fund Fairview, OR | General Operating Support to Build Capacity | $75,000 |
| Latino Network Action Fund Portland, OR | General Operating Support to Build Capacity | $75,000 |
| Next up Action Fund Portland, OR | General Operating Support to Build Capacity | $75,000 |
| Washington County Ignite Action Fund Portland, OR | Fiscal Project | $75,000 |
| Accion Politica Pcunista Woodburn, OR | General Operating Support to Build Capacity | $25,000 |
| Apano Action Fund Portland, OR | General Operating Support to Build Capacity | $25,000 |
| People's Independent Commission Portland, OR | Ballot Measure Campaign Contributions | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,134,180 | $962,820 | $1,132,267 | $610,000 | 8 | $43,470 |
| 2024 | $1,149,848 | $751,550 | $343,998 | $108,000 | 4 | $2,650 |
| 2023 | $686,830 | $421,267 | $195,154 | — | — | $1,342 |
| 2022 | $493,465 | $333,814 | $162,853 | — | — | $264 |
| 2021 | $293,680 | $125,776 | $28,717 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $197,687 | $99,801 | $7,596 | — | — | — |
About Building Power for Communities of Color
Based on IRS filings
Building Power for Communities of Color is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $610K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building Power for Communities of Color is led by Marcus Mundy, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Marcus Mundy
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Sophorn Cheang
Chair
President → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antonio Lara
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Coi Vu
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sahaan McKelvey
Member
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Lujan Valerio
Member
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gloria Ochoa Sandoval
Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Gloria Sandoval-Ochoa (2024) — Member
- Former: Richard Lujan-Valerio (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Gloria Ochoa-Sandoval (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Ty Schwoeffermann (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $1K, to Marcus Mundy (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Building Power for Communities of Color
How much does Building Power for Communities of Color give each year?
Building Power for Communities of Color gave $610K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $108K across 4 grants.
What is Building Power for Communities of Color's typical grant size?
Building Power for Communities of Color's median grant in 2025 was $75,000, and its average grant was $76,250, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Building Power for Communities of Color give grants?
Building Power for Communities of Color gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (6 grants).
Does Building Power for Communities of Color give general operating support?
Yes: 63% of Building Power for Communities of Color's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Building Power for Communities of Color's largest grantees?
Building Power for Communities of Color's largest 2025 grantees include Mobilize Oregon Votes ($250,000), East County Rising Action Fund ($75,000) and Latino Network Action Fund ($75,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Building Power for Communities of Color?
Building Power for Communities of Color reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $963K.
What is Building Power for Communities of Color?
Building Power for Communities of Color is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Portland, OR. It holds $1.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Building Power for Communities of Color's EIN?
Building Power for Communities of Color's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0909798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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