Built Oregon
TO ACCELERATE ENTREPRENEURIAL ACTIVITY AND ENHANCE ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OREGON.
Key facts about Built Oregon
- EIN
- 81-3934437
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $65,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- Average grant
- $16,375
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $932,153
- Primary geography
- Oregon (69% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Built Oregon funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Built Oregon's 4 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (69%) and California (31%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (2 grants). None of its 4 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Business Growth and Expansion in the Community." (4 grants).
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$932K
+0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$66K
Grant Count
4
Avg Grant Size
$16K
About Built Oregon
Based on IRS filings
Built Oregon is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $932,153 | $923,906 | $916,239 |
| Revenue | $474,305 | $583,775 | $977,240 |
| Expenses | $468,143 | $574,650 | $532,001 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Built Oregon
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Holla School ($30,000), All Black Content Travel Network ($20,000), Flourish Spices & African Food ($10,000).
| 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 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karmen Olson | Board Chair | 7.5 | — |
| Jason Bolt | Director | 7.5 | — |
| Michelle Wald | Board Vice Chair | 7.5 | — |
| Aline Orozco | Treasurer | 7.5 | — |
| Scott Davidson | Secretary | 7.5 | — |
| Noelle Lopez | Director | 7.5 | — |
| Stephen Green | Director | 7.5 | $15,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Built Oregon?
Built Oregon is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Portland, OR. It holds $932K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Built Oregon?
As of 2024, Built Oregon holds $932K in total assets with $474K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $66K in 2024.
Where does Built Oregon operate?
Built Oregon has awarded grants in California, Oregon.
What size grants does Built Oregon award?
In 2024, Built Oregon awarded 4 grants totaling $66K — an average of about $16K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.