Northwest Health Foundation
NORTHWEST HEALTH FOUNDATION SEEKS TO ADVANCE, SUPPORT, AND PROMOTE HEALTH IN OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. BY PROVIDING GRANTS TO INITIATIVES, FORMING PARTNERSHIPS WITH HEALTH AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, AND ADVOCATING FOR POLICY CHANGE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.2M
+3.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.6M
+1089.1% YoY
Grant Count
24
+140.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$109K
+395.5% YoY
About Northwest Health Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $71.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 24 grants totaling $2.6M. Net investment income was $1.6M.
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 | $71,177,337 | $68,687,716 | $66,827,233 |
| Revenue | $3,690,180 | $2,159,316 | $1,899,963 |
| Expenses | $5,050,717 | $2,337,673 | $4,364,228 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,568,519 | $1,091,476 | $782,826 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Northwest Health Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Building Power for Communities of Color ($529,000), Fiscal Sponsor Tides Advocacy for Oregon Futures Lab ($233,500), Accion Politica Pcunista ($195,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUILDING POWER FOR COMMUNITIES OF COLOR PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT; EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $529,000 |
| FISCAL SPONSOR TIDES ADVOCACY FOR OREGON FUTURES LAB LOS ANGELES, CA | CORE SUPPORT FOR A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT | $233,500 |
| ACCION POLITICA PCUNISTA WOODBURN, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT; PROJECT SUPPORT | $195,000 |
| LATINO NETWORK ACTION FUND PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT; PROJECT SUPPORT | $195,000 |
| IMAGINE BLACK BEAVERTON, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT; EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $172,500 |
| NAYA ACTION FUND PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $170,000 |
| OREGON ACTION PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $170,000 |
| FISCAL SPONSOR WASHINGTON COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK FOR PACIFIC COUNTY VOIC SEATTLE, WA | CORE SUPPORT FOR A FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECT | $158,750 |
| APANO STATEWIDE PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT; EVENT SPONSORSHIP | $152,250 |
| WASHINGTON COUNTY IGNITE ACTION FUND PORTLAND, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT; PROJECT SUPPORT | $147,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JESSE BEASON | PRESIDENT & CEO | 34.2 | $229,020 |
| ANITA RODGERS | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS | 17.8 | $162,775 |
| JENNIFER MATHESON | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 20.4 | $165,966 |
| FELICITA MONTEBLANCO | PUBLIC AFFAIRS MANAGER | 36.8 | $105,820 |
| MECHELE JOHNSON | BOARD CHAIR/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR/GOVERNANCE C | 2 | $4,500 |
| JASON MCNEAL GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER & INTERIM BOARD CHAIR/EXECUTIVE COMMI | 2 | $6,000 |
| CORINNE SAMS | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 1 | $5,000 |
| DAVID SAEZ | BOARD TREASURER/FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIR | 1 | $5,000 |
| EDDIE MELENDREZ | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | $6,000 |
| MOHAMED ALYAJOURI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.6 | $3,000 |
| CYREENA BOSTON ASHBY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.6 | $3,000 |
| DR RYAN HASSAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.6 | $3,000 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Health Foundation?
Northwest Health Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $71.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Northwest Health Foundation?
As of 2024, Northwest Health Foundation holds $71.2M in total assets with $3.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 24 grants totaling $2.6M in 2024.
Where does Northwest Health Foundation operate?
Northwest Health Foundation has awarded grants in California, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Northwest Health Foundation award?
In 2024, Northwest Health Foundation awarded 24 grants totaling $2.6M — an average of about $109K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Northwest Health Foundation's EIN?
Northwest Health Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-1854545. 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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