OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY AND GROWTH FOR ENTREPRENEURS TO BUILD THRIVING LOCAL COMMUNITIES. LIVELIHOOD NW PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT SERVICES TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING, EMPOWERMENT, AND POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT.
Key facts about Livelihood NW
- EIN
- 82-5342189
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $83,830
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $8,383
- Median grant
- $8,915
- Total assets
- $1,165,674
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Livelihood NW funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Livelihood NW's 10 itemized 2025 grants were Oregon (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (5 grants). None of its 10 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Business Support" (10 grants).
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.2M
+18.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$84K
Grant Count
10
Avg Grant Size
$8K
About Livelihood NW
Based on IRS filings
Livelihood NW is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $84K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 10 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,165,674 | $981,082 | $1,089,387 |
| Revenue | $1,729,286 | $1,200,012 | $1,165,026 |
| Expenses | $1,517,830 | $1,234,632 | $987,798 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,892 | $4,289 | $3,362 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Astreaus Purveyors Inc ($10,000), Hot Mama Salsa ($10,000), JCL Concrete Polishing ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ASTREAUS PURVEYORS INC Portland, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| HOT MAMA SALSA Portland, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| JCL CONCRETE POLISHING Portland, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| LA CASA DE MAMA PDX Oregon City, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| BLUE MOUNTAIN CANINE LLC Pendleton, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $9,000 |
| MISTER BITTEN LLC Sherwood, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $8,830 |
| COKIEA'S KITCHEN Portland, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| CAFE DE CREPE LLC Milwaukie, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| KALAPUYA WEAVING AND CONSULTING Dayton, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| KICHANA LLC Portland, OR | BUSINESS SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Damon | Executive Di | 40 | $137,454 |
| Jeanne Enders | Chair | 1 | — |
| Ehsan Hosseini | Member | 1 | — |
| Eric Jordan | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| Steve Pagenstecher | Member | 1 | — |
| Valerie Plummer | Member | 1 | — |
| Scott Robinson | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Paola Zarate | Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Livelihood NW?
Livelihood NW is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Livelihood NW?
As of 2025, Livelihood NW holds $1.2M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $84K in 2025.
Where does Livelihood NW operate?
Livelihood NW has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Livelihood NW award?
In 2025, Livelihood NW awarded 10 grants totaling $84K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Livelihood NW's EIN?
Livelihood NW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-5342189. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.