East Cascades Workforce Investment Board
The East Cascades Workforce Investment Board supports the talent needs of employers, and maximizes and aligns investments in the career goals of individuals to fuel a thriving economy.
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board at a glance
In short: East Cascades Workforce Investment Board gave $4.9M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $974K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,871,935
- -1.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $974,387
- -40.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $759,431
- Total assets
- $2,175,072
- -15.1% 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 East Cascades Workforce Investment Board funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council ($3.0M). Together the top 5 received $4.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 7 grants of 25 (28%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How East Cascades Workforce Investment Board gives
- Giving grew 53% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3.1M (2020) to $4.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $4.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council Bend, OR | Subrecipient | $2,952,016 |
| Klamath Works Klamath Falls, OR | Subrecipient | $1,090,566 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College The Dalles, OR | Subrecipient | $759,431 |
| Easter Seals of Oregon Portland, OR | Subrecipient | $47,315 |
| Oregon Manufacturing Extension Part Portland, OR | Subrecipient | $22,607 |
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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 | $2,175,072 | $6,758,364 | $7,150,660 | $4,871,935 | 5 | $473 |
| 2024 | $2,561,928 | $7,577,455 | $7,428,625 | $4,948,738 | 3 | $71 |
| 2023 | $2,517,477 | $7,110,622 | $6,588,117 | $4,045,560 | 6 | $151 |
| 2022 | $3,473,742 | $5,357,233 | $4,901,616 | $3,177,124 | 5 | $61 |
| 2021 | $1,394,017 | $4,990,253 | $5,041,065 | $3,502,987 | 6 | $76 |
| 2020 | $959,802 | $4,852,973 | $4,737,235 | $3,077,381 | 5 | $381 |
About East Cascades Workforce Investment Board
Based on IRS filings
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4.9M. Net investment income was $473.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board is led by K'lynn Lane, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
K'lynn Lane
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert A. Dickey
Director Cen
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$107K (2023) → $112K (2025)
Teresa Cummings-Weir
Director of
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024) → $115K (2025)
Heather Ficht
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $205K (2025)
Jessica Fitzpatrick
COO
Director Complian → COO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$114K (2023) → $157K (2025)
David Burger
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robbie Smith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hanner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soledad Haines
Board Member
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Davis
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jaime Eder
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Wiessmeyer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chad Young
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cortney Gibson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Baiocchi
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Massie
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Strobel
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Decrans
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kimberli Munn
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Lewis
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Jackson
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Julie Matthews (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Erin Syzmoniak (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Emma Jenkins (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Laurie Chesley (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Ron Cholin (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Lindsey Giamei (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Melodi McGee (2024) — Board Member
- Former: Bambi Bevill (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Graham (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Aiken (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Maggie Hubbell (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt Bogatay (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Suzanne Lindsey (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Martin Campos Davis (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Moro (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Gary North (2020–2022) — Chair
- Former: Jamie Kendellen (2020–2022) — CFO
- Former: Marta Year Cronin (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Martin Campos-Davis (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Michelle Alvarado (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nicole Hough (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Trevor Janeck (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stefanie Siebold (2021–2022) — Director of
- Former: Wendy Peterson (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Gibbs (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Tramp (2020–2021) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Jennifer Newby (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Irvine (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Dobey (2020) — Chair
- Former: Lisa Farquharson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Meier (2020) — Board 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 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $205K, to Heather Ficht (Executive Di). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about East Cascades Workforce Investment Board
How much does East Cascades Workforce Investment Board give each year?
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board gave $4.9M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $4.9M across 3 grants.
What is East Cascades Workforce Investment Board's typical grant size?
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board's median grant in 2025 was $759,431, and its average grant was $974,387, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does East Cascades Workforce Investment Board give grants?
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board 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 (2 grants).
Does East Cascades Workforce Investment Board give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on East Cascades Workforce Investment Board's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subrecipient" (5 grants).
Who are East Cascades Workforce Investment Board's largest grantees?
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board's largest 2025 grantees include Central Oregon Intergovernmental Council ($2,952,016), Klamath Works ($1,090,566) and Columbia Gorge Community College ($759,431), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is East Cascades Workforce Investment Board?
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.8M.
What is East Cascades Workforce Investment Board?
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Bend, OR. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is East Cascades Workforce Investment Board's EIN?
East Cascades Workforce Investment Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3187533. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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