Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is Marion-Polk's leading anti-poverty nonprofit social services provider, serving low-income individuals and families throughout Marion and Polk counties. Operating from Salem, Oregon, the organization delivers comprehensive programs addressing poverty's root causes, including housing assistance, energy support, childhood education, youth services, and reentry services for those exiting the justice system. With a network of professional staff and volunteers, the agency serves as a hub connecting over 300 nonprofits, local governments, and community partners to provide integrated, evidence-based solutions that help people transition from instability to self-sufficiency.
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency at a glance
In short: Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency gave $3.9M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $435K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,917,096
- +212.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $435,233
- +247.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $49,989
- Total assets
- $49,350,684
- +11.8% 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 October 2026.
Who Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Polk Community Development ($2.7M). Together the top 9 received $3.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 60 (37%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency gives
- Giving grew 31% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $295K (2019) to $3.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $3.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Polk Community Development Dallas, OR | Community Support | $2,700,000 |
| Polk County Family & Community Outreach Department Dallas, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $925,013 |
| Center for Hope and Safety Salem, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $65,000 |
| Recovery Outreach Community Center Salem, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $62,130 |
| Seed of Faith Ministries Salem, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $49,989 |
| Silverton Sheltering Services Silverton, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $40,030 |
| Sable House Dallas, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $27,500 |
| Safety Compass Silverton, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $27,434 |
| St Francis Shelter Salem, OR | Emergency Shelter Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $49,350,684 | $73,261,186 | $69,379,294 | $3,917,096 | 9 | $18,600 |
| 2024 | $44,157,604 | $61,111,507 | $60,580,010 | $1,252,180 | 10 | $391,967 |
| 2023 | $39,659,774 | $62,878,401 | $55,803,694 | $2,013,158 | 13 | — |
| 2022 | $27,493,323 | $64,870,186 | $64,545,983 | $2,995,729 | 15 | $18,679 |
| 2021 | $25,806,708 | $62,767,748 | $54,610,910 | $2,142,946 | 13 | $1,782,454 |
| 2020 | $15,009,363 | $32,198,035 | $31,033,002 | $454,895 | 10 | $873 |
| 2019 | $12,312,216 | $30,446,379 | $28,855,282 | $295,351 | 10 | $-1,210 |
About Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
Based on IRS filings
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is a public charity, based in Salem, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $49.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $3.9M. Net investment income was $19K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency is led by Jimmy Jones, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 10 of 25 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jimmy Jones
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$68K (2019) → $215K (2025)
Catherine Trottman
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Salinas
Program Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Helen Honey
Director
Secretary → Secretary & Director, 2021
Secretary & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve McCoid
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erika Romine
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Gordan
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deanna Gwyn
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eunice Kim
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Lonergran
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Reid
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Martz
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Barrientos
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathy Clark
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rudy Vigil
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helana Haytas
Chief Human Resource Officer
Chief Operations Officer → Chief Human Resource Officer, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $95K (2025)
Kaolee Hoyle
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $174K (2025)
Robert Hale
Chief Information Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$67K (2024) → $117K (2025)
Ashley Hamilton
Deputy Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$135K (2025)
Eva Pignotti
Chief Program Officer, Early Learning & Child Ca
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2025)
Rogelio Cortes
Chief Program Officer, Weatherization & Energy P
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$109K (2025)
Sara Webb
Chief Program Officer & Sheltering
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2025)
Stacey Eli
Associate Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Jade Rutledge
Vice Chair & Treasurer
Vice Chair & Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Karvandi
Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2022
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Shelaswau Crier (2020–2024) — Vice Chair
- Former: Rw Taylor (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Silveria Campa (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Vanessa Nordyke (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Cindy Ramirez Cisneros (2024) — Director
- Former: Melissa Baurer (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Vasquez (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Christopher Lopez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jasmine White (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Nikol Ramirez (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jon Weiner (2019–2022) — Chair
- Former: Linda Bednarz (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Lyle Mordhorst (2019–2021) — Director · Filing note: As of 42019
- Former: Candi House (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Cyndi Leinassar (2019) — Interim Executive Director · Filing note: Through 8218
- Former: Erika Lanning (2019) — Director
- Former: Herm Boes (2019) — Director
- Former: Jaunnette Wagner (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Wheeler (2019) — Chair
- Former: Nancy Cain (2019) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Nathan McClenny (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 $215K, to Jimmy Jones (Executive Director). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency
How much does Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency give each year?
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency gave $3.9M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.3M across 10 grants.
What is Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's typical grant size?
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's median grant in 2025 was $49,989, and its average grant was $435,233, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency give grants?
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency 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 Salem, OR (4 grants), Dallas, OR (3 grants) and Silverton, OR (2 grants).
Does Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Emergency Shelter Support" (8 grants).
Who are Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's largest grantees?
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's largest 2025 grantees include Polk Community Development ($2,700,000), Polk County Family & Community Outreach Department ($925,013) and Center for Hope and Safety ($65,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency?
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency reported $49.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $73.3M.
What is Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's EIN?
Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7056987. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
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