Natureconnect Central Oregon
Our mission is to unite our community to inspire lifelong connections to nature for each child. We are a network of 30+ partners who connect children and families to nature through learning, exploration, and play. We focus strongly on equity and inclusion, working to connect underrepresented communities to impactful experiences in nature.
Natureconnect Central Oregon at a glance
- Total assets
- $363,958
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $527,521
- -28.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $254
- +19.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $583,644
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Natureconnect Central Oregon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $16K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart of Oregon Corps Bend, OR | Youth Leadership and the Environment Sub-Grant | $11,000 |
| Heart of Oregon Corps Bend, OR | Usfs Youth Engagement Project Sub-Award | $4,750 |
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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 | $363,958 | $527,521 | $583,644 | — | — | $254 |
| 2024 | $492,029 | $738,033 | $565,279 | $15,750 | 2 | $213 |
| 2023 | $389,607 | $432,844 | $422,617 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $272,010 | $510,216 | $360,441 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $140,788 | $237,583 | $164,371 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $47,779 | $138,188 | $123,314 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $27,054 | $130,994 | $141,049 | — | — | — |
About Natureconnect Central Oregon
Based on IRS filings
Natureconnect Central Oregon is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bend, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $364K in total assets. Net investment income was $254.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Natureconnect Central Oregon is led by Chipko Katie, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chipko Katie
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
32 hrs/week
$60K (2025)
Williams Lauren
President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Addabbo Pat
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Avila Choquez Kathya
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Blevins Jocelyn
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Calleros Priscilla
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Enna Alex
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kubota Kecia
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lugo Mendez Anastasia
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Murray-Fleck Diane
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Easton Rebecca
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cid Christina
Vice President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jones Gwen
Past President
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Quon Presley
Secretary
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Katie
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (38)
- Former: Bergmann Perez Monica (2024) — Director
- Former: Gwen Jones (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Lauren Williams (2020–2023) — President El
- Former: Sue Boettner (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Monica Bergmann (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Alex Enna (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Christina Cid (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Rae Alberg (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Jocelyn Blevins (2023) — Director
- Former: Katie Ryan (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kecia Kubota (2023) — Director
- Former: Shay Mikalson (2023) — Director
- Former: Stacy Lacey (2023) — Director
- Former: Veronica Vega (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tory Kurtz (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Anna Higgins (2020–2022) — Director-Ex
- Former: Linda Bonotto (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lesley Zavala (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joe O'Neill (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Cole (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kileen Mitchell (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Kolleen Miller (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Lynnanne Hayes (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rika Ayotte (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Kinsey Martin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jill Nishball (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Katie Chipko (2019–2020) — Executive Di
- Former: Robi Phinney (2019–2020) — President-El
- Former: Tamarra Harris (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Hayley Etnier (2020) — Director
- Former: Zavier Borja (2020) — Director
- Former: Dana Whitelaw (2019) — Member
- Former: David Burke (2019) — Member
- Former: Jackie Lafrenz (2019) — Member
- Former: Kevin Gehrig (2019) — Member
- Former: Laura Handy (2019) — Member
- Former: Rebeckah Berry (2019) — Member
- Former: Sasha Sulia (2019) — Member
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 $60K, to Chipko Katie (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Natureconnect Central Oregon
How large is Natureconnect Central Oregon?
Natureconnect Central Oregon reported $364K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $528K.
What is Natureconnect Central Oregon?
Natureconnect Central Oregon is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Bend, OR. It holds $364K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Natureconnect Central Oregon operate?
Natureconnect Central Oregon has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Natureconnect Central Oregon's EIN?
Natureconnect Central Oregon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2678893. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
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