Built Oregon
To accelerate entrepreneurial activity and enhance economic revitalization throughout the state of Oregon.
Built Oregon at a glance
In short: Built Oregon gave $66K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,500
- -26.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -69.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,375
- +137.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $932,153
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Built Oregon
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Built Oregon
Who Built Oregon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Holla School ($30K). Together the top 4 received $66K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 24 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2021) to $143K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $66K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Holla School Portland, OR | To support business growth and expansion in the community. | $30,000 |
| All Black Content Travel Network Oakland, CA | To support business growth and expansion in the community. | $20,000 |
| Flourish Spices & African Food Salem, OR | To support business growth and expansion in the community. | $10,000 |
| The Barreled Bee Portland, OR | To support business growth and expansion in the community. | $5,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $932,153 | $474,305 | $468,143 | $65,500 | 4 |
| 2023 | $923,906 | $583,775 | $574,650 | $89,600 | 13 |
| 2022 | $916,239 | $977,240 | $532,001 | $142,500 | 7 |
| 2021 | $484,917 | $675,788 | $466,545 | $64,977 | Total only |
| 2020 | $306,922 | $427,390 | $319,055 | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Built Oregon
Based on IRS filings
Built Oregon is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $932K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Built Oregon is led by Karmen Olson, Board Chair on the 2024 filing; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Karmen Olson
Board Chair
New on the 2024 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Green
Director
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Jason Bolt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noelle Lopez
Director
New on the 2024 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Davidson
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aline Orozco
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Wald
Board Vice Chair
New on the 2024 filing
7.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Chris Bailey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Kirsten Ringen (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Leslie Mullins (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Lori Spencer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mitch Daugherty (2020–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Sandy Pressley (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Adam Turco (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Rick Turoczy (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Stephen Green (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Built Oregon
How much does Built Oregon give each year?
Built Oregon gave $66K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $90K across 13 grants.
What is Built Oregon's typical grant size?
Built Oregon's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,375, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Built Oregon give grants?
Built Oregon gives mostly in Oregon: 69% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Built Oregon give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Built Oregon's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Business Growth and Expansion in the Community." (4 grants).
How large is Built Oregon?
Built Oregon reported $932K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $474K.
What is Built Oregon?
Built Oregon is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. It holds $932K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Built Oregon's EIN?
Built Oregon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3934437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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