Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance is a Corvallis, Oregon-based public charity that supports community-led efforts to advance health equity in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties. Its website describes the alliance as a Black, Indigenous, Latine, and non-binary-led grassroots coalition working to connect communities and advance health equity.
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance at a glance
In short: Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance gave $150K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,070
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $13,643
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $637,135
- Primary geography
- Oregon (88% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance
- How to Apply
The website describes sponsorships for events that strengthen and improve health equity in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, and partner grants for grassroots organizations working in policy and systems change or…
The website describes sponsorships for events that strengthen and improve health equity in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, and partner grants for grassroots organizations working in policy and systems change or capacity building. It does not provide a current application process or materials in the available information.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2397 Nw Kings Blvd 188, Corvallis, OR 97330
Phone: (541) 230-7735
Website: https://lblhea.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arcoiris Cultural ($24K). Together the top 10 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The alliance’s stated geographic focus is Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties in Oregon. In 2025, 88% of grant dollars went to Oregon recipients, 8% to Maryland, and 4% to Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arcoiris Cultural Newport, OR | Program Support | $24,100 |
| Cascade Pacific R&D Inc Corvallis, OR | Program Support | $19,312 |
| Echo Mountain Fire Relief DBA Conexion Fenix Otis, OR | General Support | $18,900 |
| Mid Willamette Trans Support Network Corvallis, OR | Program Support | $17,600 |
| Strengthening Rural Families Philomath, OR | Program Support | $15,000 |
| African American Youth Leadership Coalition Albany, OR | Program Support | $12,000 |
| National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Baltiomore, MD | Program Support | $12,000 |
| Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Paada Newport, OR | Program Support | $10,000 |
| ONE2ANOTHER Albany, OR | Program Support | $5,600 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $637,135 | $1,257,897 | $668,047 | $150,070 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to spark community connection and collaboration to create healthy communities through policy, systems, and environmental change. Its website identifies priorities including anti-racism, housing, food security and justice, criminal justice reform, language access, immigrant and refugee justice, equitable education, transportation, disability justice, childcare access, climate justice, LGBTQI2S+ safety and access to care, and universal health care.
The website says partner grants are available to established grassroots organizations and groups in the early stages of formation. Organizations led by and serving BIPOC communities; immigrants, refugees, Arabic speakers, and English language learners; LGBTQIA2S+ people; people with disabilities; rural and low-income communities; and groups facing health disparities are strongly encouraged to apply. The organization’s 2024 filing describes a competitive mini-grant and sponsorship program open to the public, supporting community-based organizations addressing health-related needs. It also reports convening and peer-learning opportunities for funded partners.
Among 2025 grantees, Strengthening Rural Families received $15,000. The grantee describes its own mission as using a collaborative approach to promote the health and well-being of individuals and families in rural communities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the alliance awarded 11 grants totaling $150,070. Grant amounts ranged from $5,558 to $24,100, with a median grant of $12,000. The largest awards included $24,100 to Arcoiris Cultural, $19,312 to Cascade Pacific R&D Inc, $18,900 to Echo Mountain Fire Relief DBA Conexion Fenix, $17,600 to Mid Willamette Trans Support Network, and $15,000 to Strengthening Rural Families. Most listed awards were for program support; Echo Mountain Fire Relief DBA Conexion Fenix received general support.
The 2024 filing reports awards to 13 organizations through its mini-grant and sponsorship program, supporting program delivery, organizational development, and service expansion. The website announced a grant-information meeting for December 11, 2024; that meeting date has passed. The available information does not specify application materials or a current deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Micaela Contreras as executive director, Joann R MLLER as president, Angel Harris as treasurer, and Beck Fox as secretary.
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance is led by Micaela Contreras, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Micaela Contreras
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
Joann R. Mller
President
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angel Harris
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beck Fox
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $40K, to Micaela Contreras (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance
How much does Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance give each year?
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance gave $150K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance's typical grant size?
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,643, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance give grants?
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance gives mostly in Oregon: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Corvallis, OR (3 grants), Newport, OR (2 grants) and Albany, OR (2 grants).
Does Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance give general operating support?
Occasionally: 9% of Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (10 grants).
Who are Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance's largest grantees?
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance's largest 2025 grantees include Arcoiris Cultural ($24,100), Cascade Pacific R&D Inc ($19,312) and Echo Mountain Fire Relief DBA Conexion Fenix ($18,900), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance?
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance reported $637K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to spark community connection and collaboration to create healthy communities through policy, systems, and environmental change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance?
The website describes sponsorships for events that strengthen and improve health equity in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln Counties, and partner grants for grassroots organizations working in policy and systems change or… Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance's EIN?
Linn Benton Lincoln Health Equity Alliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3406488. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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