FRIENDS - PORTLAND COMMITS TO STANDING ALONGSIDE OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH AS THEY WORK TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO THEIR SUCCESS. EACH CHILD RECEIVES 1:1 SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM A SALARIED, PROFESSIONAL MENTOR (CALLED A FRIEND), FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION-12 YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT. FRIENDS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH HIGH-PRIORITY YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR THEM IN THE SCHOOL, CHILD WELFARE, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT THEM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.8M
-14.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$108K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$108K
About Friends of the Children-portland
Based on IRS filings
Friends of the Children-portland is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $108K. Net investment income was $267K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,815,492 | $13,889,290 | $15,762,766 |
| Revenue | $6,837,380 | $6,398,724 | $15,357,642 |
| Expenses | $8,926,490 | $8,564,454 | $7,098,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $266,776 | $104,360 | $1,097 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Youth Resources Inc ($108,225).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YOUTH RESOURCES INC PORTLAND, OR | FACILITIES | $108,225 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA FAUST | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | — |
| LANA FINELY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BARBARA CARDINALE | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DUNCAN CAMPBELL | FOUNDER | 1 | — |
| CINDY CAMPBELL | FOUNDER | 1 | — |
| MELANIE BROOME | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEVE FOGG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PLESCHETTE FONTENET | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE HALLFORD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESSICA JOHNSTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNE MERSEREAU | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FEYI OJOMO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA ROSENBAUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEANNE RYAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRIAN SHAHUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CAROL ANN SIMON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT SWAIM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FELICIA TRIPP FOLSOM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTEN ZERVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TRACI ROSSI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $280,131 |
| MELISSA BUXTON | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $131,774 |
| TANNYA JENKINS | CHIEF PEOPLE AND CULTURE O | 40 | $103,016 |
| DERIEK CRUZ | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 40 | $127,110 |
| AUDREY FORREST | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $111,638 |
| DAVID JORDAN | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $103,016 |
| CIARA WADE | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $126,750 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Friends of the Children-portland?
Friends of the Children-portland is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $11.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Friends of the Children-portland?
As of 2024, Friends of the Children-portland holds $11.8M in total assets with $6.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $108K in 2024.
Where does Friends of the Children-portland operate?
Friends of the Children-portland has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Friends of the Children-portland award?
In 2024, Friends of the Children-portland awarded 1 grants totaling $108K — an average of about $108K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Friends of the Children-portland's EIN?
Friends of the Children-portland's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1098105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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