Causa of Oregon
Causa works to improve the lives of latino immigrants and their families through advocacy, leadership development, civic engagement and coalition building. Latino immirgants and their families are the heart of causa and inspire, implement and champion our work.
Causa of Oregon at a glance
In short: Causa of Oregon gave $2.0M across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $409K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $2,045,888
- +1125.1% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $409,178
- +390.0% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $175,520
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Causa of Oregon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Oregon Workers Relief ($1.3M). Together the top 5 received $2.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 16 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Causa of Oregon gives
- Giving grew 381% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $167K (2022) to $2.0M (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $2.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Workers Relief Portland, OR | Immigrant Rights | $1,306,873 |
| Seeding Justice Portland, OR | Immigrant Rights | $435,153 |
| Meyer Memorial Trust Portland, OR | Immigrant Rights | $175,520 |
| Capaces Leadership Institute Woodburn, OR | Immigrant Rights | $103,342 |
| Pcun Woodburn, OR | Immigrant Rights | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $3,839 | $2,174,399 | $2,045,888 | 5 | $134 |
| 2022 | $2,171,939 | $668,326 | $872,547 | $167,000 | 2 | $161 |
| 2021 | $2,540,749 | $3,433,685 | $3,373,169 | $324,500 | 3 | $179 |
| 2020 | $2,520,090 | $16,937,554 | $15,165,471 | $425,267 | 5 | $5,925 |
| 2019 | $574,256 | $1,149,310 | $1,094,816 | $178,560 | 1 | $4,788 |
About Causa of Oregon
Based on IRS filings
Causa of Oregon is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $134.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Causa of Oregon is led by Yesenia Gallardo, President since 2021 (on filings since 2019) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Yesenia Gallardo
President
Secretary → President, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Brendan Duningham (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Aaron Vargas (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Eric Delahoy (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Ivette Heredia (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Pool Radway (2021–2022) — Executvie Director
- Former: Leland Baxter-Neal (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Louis Desitter (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Adriana Barrera (2021) — Director
- Former: Aldo Medina (2021) — Director
- Former: Brendan Dummigan (2021) — Director
- Former: Marie-Eve Monette (2021) — Director
- Former: Ramon Valdez (2021) — Director
- Former: Ricardo Lujan Valerio (2021) — Director
- Former: Adriana Miranda (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Delia Olmos Garcia (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Dell Ford (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jessica Gianettino Villatoro (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Lesly Munoz (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Oscar Porras (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Ricardo Lujan-Valerio (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Andrea Williams (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Causa of Oregon
How much does Causa of Oregon give each year?
Causa of Oregon gave $2.0M across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $167K across 2 grants.
What is Causa of Oregon's typical grant size?
Causa of Oregon's median grant in 2023 was $175,520, and its average grant was $409,178, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990.
Where does Causa of Oregon give grants?
Causa of Oregon gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants) and Woodburn, OR (2 grants).
Does Causa of Oregon give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Causa of Oregon's 2023 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Immigrant Rights" (5 grants).
Who are Causa of Oregon's largest grantees?
Causa of Oregon's largest 2023 grantees include Oregon Workers Relief ($1,306,873), Seeding Justice ($435,153) and Meyer Memorial Trust ($175,520), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Causa of Oregon?
Causa of Oregon is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Portland, OR.
What is Causa of Oregon's EIN?
Causa of Oregon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1590160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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