THE MISSION OF THE ALLIANCE IS TO REPRESENT AND SERVE OREGON'S REGIONALLY ACCREDITED, NONPROFIT, INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES THROUGH PUBLIC ADVOCACY, INSTITUTIONAL COOPERATION, AND STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH THE PUBLIC SECTOR, INCLUDING BUSINESS, PHILANTHROPIC ORGANIZATIONS, AND GOVERNMENT. THE ALLIANCE STRENGTHENS OREGON'S INTELLECTUAL, CREATIVE AND ECONOMIC RESOURCES.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$584K
+12.5% YoY
Grant Count
10
-9.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$58K
+23.7% YoY
About Oregon Alliance of Independent
Based on IRS filings
Oregon Alliance of Independent is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TUALATIN, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 10 grants totaling $584K. Net investment income was $32K.
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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,944,445 | $1,868,784 | $1,970,274 |
| Revenue | $1,091,541 | $993,970 | $953,870 |
| Expenses | $1,100,255 | $1,164,201 | $1,393,849 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $31,756 | $22,156 | $16,124 |
| 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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Oregon Alliance of Independent
CIC/UPS Scholarship Program
OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT
Amount
Varies (distributed annually; $33,000 distributed in 2019, supporting 11 students)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Katherine Bisbee II Fund Conservation Research Grant
OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT
Amount
Up to $10,000 per grant (up to two grants per year)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Oregon Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts (OTP-LA) Implementation Grant
OREGON ALLIANCE OF INDEPENDENT
Amount
$321,200 (three-year grant)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Warner Pacific University ($116,215), Linfield University ($96,215), Bushnell University ($78,125).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BUSHNELL UNIVERSITY EUGENE, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $78,125 |
| CORBAN UNIVERSITY SALEM, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $72,215 |
| GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY NEWBERG, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $24,215 |
| LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $51,215 |
| LINFIELD UNIVERSITY MCMINNVILLE, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $96,215 |
| PACIFIC UNIVERSITY FOREST GROVE, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $21,215 |
| REED COLLEGE PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $21,215 |
| UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $67,215 |
| WARNER PACIFIC UNIVERSITY PORTLAND, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $116,215 |
| WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY SALEM, OR | SUPPORT AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $36,215 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT KELLY | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOSEPH WOMACK | BOARD VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER COYLE | BOARD TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ROBIN HOLMES-SULLIVAN | BOARD SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| ROBIN E BAKER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AUDREY BILGER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHARLES CONNIRY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BECKY JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRIAN JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| STEPHEN THORSETT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN MARK YEATS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DOUGLAS WADE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRENT WILDER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $150,909 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oregon Alliance of Independent?
Oregon Alliance of Independent is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in TUALATIN, OR. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Oregon Alliance of Independent?
As of 2025, Oregon Alliance of Independent holds $1.9M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $584K in 2025.
Where does Oregon Alliance of Independent operate?
Oregon Alliance of Independent has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Oregon Alliance of Independent award?
In 2025, Oregon Alliance of Independent awarded 10 grants totaling $584K — an average of about $58K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oregon Alliance of Independent's EIN?
Oregon Alliance of Independent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0452083. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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