Columbia Gorge Health Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in The Dalles, Oregon, designated as a public charity focused on health and community well-being. Founded in 2012, the organization works in partnership with PacificSource Community Solutions Coordinated Care Organization – Columbia Gorge Region to address health disparities across the Columbia Gorge region, which spans a vast rural area larger than the state of Connecticut with approximately 75,000 residents across Oregon and Washington.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.4M
-16.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
-26.6% YoY
Grant Count
19
-34.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$151K
+12.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: The Columbia Gorge Health Council addresses barriers to health and well-being in the Columbia Gorge by working with partners to bring forth solutions driven by the community. The organization lifts patient and provider voices, brings partners together, invests funds, and supports collective efforts to improve health quality, access, and equity.
Core Values:
- Collaborate: Bringing systems, organizations, and people together to make improvements at the systems level
- Innovate: Experimenting and taking risks to improve health and well-being for all
- Promote Equity: Building equitable systems to ensure each person has a chance to be healthy
- Inclusive: Including all voices, especially those of CCO members and providers
- Accountable: Stewarding public and charitable funds responsibly
Primary Focus Areas:
- Public health programs
- Behavioral health services
- Community health assessment and improvement planning
- Health quality, access, and equity improvements
Grantmaking
Columbia Gorge Health Council functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization invests funds into community health initiatives and has distributed grants ranging from $6,000 to $780,208.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Columbia Gorge region spanning Oregon and Washington, including areas in both states. The organization serves a rural region characterized by significant health disparities, with some residents living in poverty and facing limited access to healthcare services.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 2024:
- Total Assets: $6,396,425
- Total Revenue: $4,482,912
- Total Expenses: $5,291,167
- Net Income: -$808,255
- Total Liabilities: $795,000
- Total Giving: $2,940,373
The organization has been tax-exempt since August 2014.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,396,425 | $7,658,496 | $8,389,134 |
| Revenue | $4,482,912 | $4,765,603 | $4,484,534 |
| Expenses | $5,291,167 | $5,919,461 | $4,677,238 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $502,977 | $140,219 | $-435,815 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
110 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include One Community Health ($715,168), Mid-columbia Medical Center ($414,219), Columbia Gorge Family Medicine ($279,136).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ONE COMMUNITY HEALTH HOOD RIVER, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $715,168 |
| MID-COLUMBIA MEDICAL CENTER THE DALLES, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $414,219 |
| COLUMBIA GORGE FAMILY MEDICINE HOOD RIVER, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $279,136 |
| MID-COLUMBIA COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL THE DALLES, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $200,000 |
| SAFE SPACE (CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER) HOOD RIVER, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $200,000 |
| SUMMIT FAMILY MEDICINE HOOD RIVER, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $141,580 |
| ADVANTAGE DENTAL SERVICES REDMOND, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $115,517 |
| COLUMBIA CASCADE HOUSING CORPORATION THE DALLES, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $100,000 |
| THE NEXT DOOR INC HOOD RIVER, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $100,000 |
| MID-COLUMBIA CENTER FOR LIVING THE DALLES, OR | REGIONAL QUALITY POOL - COMMUNITY HEALTH IMPROVEMENT | $96,168 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Jenny Anglin – Executive Director
The organization employs approximately 10 staff members.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AL BARTON | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| SARA HOOVER | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| JEANIE VIEIRA | TREASURER | 3.5 | — |
| MISSY KING | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| AMY SUGG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MATTHEW SPERRY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| PHIL BRADY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LETICIA MORETTI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GABRIEL MURO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JODI READY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TERRI VANN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELAINE CASTLES | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER GRIFFITH | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHANNON-MARIE O'BRIEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEREMY VANDEHEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JENNY ANGLIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $108,020 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Columbia Gorge Health Council recently launched a new Health Data Dashboard to track and share regional health metrics and progress.
Columbia Gorge Resolution Center Awarded $50,000 OHA Planning Grant \u2014\The organization was recognized as part of the Columbia Gorge Region's 2016 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Prize, acknowledging the region's collaborative approach to improving health and wellness for all residents by transforming a state requirement for Coordinated Care Organizations into an opportunity for comprehensive community health improvement.
Columbia Gorge Resolution Center Awarded $50,000 OHA Planning Grant \u2014\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Columbia Gorge Health Council fund?
**Mission:** The Columbia Gorge Health Council addresses barriers to health and well-being in the Columbia Gorge by working with partners to bring forth solutions driven by the community. The organization lifts patient and provider voices, brings partners together, invests funds, and supports collective efforts to improve health quality, access, and equity. **Core Values:** • **Collaborate:** Bringing systems, organizations, and people together to make improvements at the systems level • **Inno…
How do I apply for a grant from Columbia Gorge Health Council?
Columbia Gorge Health Council functions as both a grantmaker and grant recipient. The organization invests funds into community health initiatives and has distributed grants ranging from $6,000 to $780,208. **Total Giving (2024):** $2,940,373 The organization's grantmaking priorities include philanthropy, voluntarism, grantmaking, human services, and health care, primarily serving Oregon and Washington.
Where does Columbia Gorge Health Council make grants?
The Columbia Gorge region spanning Oregon and Washington, including areas in both states. The organization serves a rural region characterized by significant health disparities, with some residents living in poverty and facing limited access to healthcare services.
What size grants does Columbia Gorge Health Council award?
In 2024, Columbia Gorge Health Council awarded 19 grants totaling $2.9M — an average of about $151K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Columbia Gorge Health Council's EIN?
Columbia Gorge Health Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0911202. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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