Oregon CASA Network
Oregon CASA Network is a public charity based in Salem, Oregon, that supports and unites the state’s 19 local CASA programs. It helps those programs promote volunteer advocacy for children and youth who have experienced abuse or neglect, including through capacity-building, training, technical assistance, collaboration, and pass-through funding.
Oregon CASA Network at a glance
In short: Oregon CASA Network gave $3.6M across 20 grants in 2025 (avg $178K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,560,511
- Grants made (2025)
- 20
- Average grant
- $178,026
- Median grant
- $132,286
- Total assets
- $663,784
- -83.4% 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 September 2026.
How to apply to Oregon CASA Network
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 5030, Salem, OR 97304
Phone: (907) 230-4284
Website: https://oregoncasanetwork.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Oregon CASA Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was CASA for Children of Multnomah Was ($751K). Together the top 10 received $2.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 20 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The reported 2025 grants went entirely to Oregon recipients. The organization supports 19 local CASA programs serving all 36 counties in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $180K (2019) to $3.6M (2025). In 2025 it made 20 grants totaling $3.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASA for Children of Multnomah Was Portland, OR | Program Support | $751,260 |
| CASA of Lane County Springfield, OR | Program Support | $332,875 |
| CASA of Jackson County Medford, OR | Program Support | $312,549 |
| CASA of Eastern Oregon Baker City, OR | Program Support | $298,432 |
| CASA of Marion County Salem, OR | Program Support | $231,077 |
| CASA of Central Oregon Bend, OR | Program Support | $199,996 |
| CASA of Douglas County Roseburg, OR | Program Support | $188,468 |
| Oregon Coast Community Action (CASA Coos Bay, OR | Program Support | $155,304 |
| CASA of Clackamas County Oregon City, OR | Program Support | $148,979 |
| Columbia Gorge CASA Hood River, OR | Program Support | $134,568 |
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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 | $663,784 | $4,347,482 | $4,106,503 | $3,560,511 | 20 | $1,591 |
| 2024 | $4,001,255 | $4,888,107 | $4,804,024 | — | — | $7,791 |
| 2023 | $2,579,926 | $4,737,300 | $4,496,302 | — | — | $5,197 |
| 2022 | $3,736,844 | $3,472,970 | $3,439,078 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $160,737 | $417,182 | $392,122 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $122,466 | $113,499 | $255,009 | — | — | $35 |
| 2019 | $468,622 | $552,499 | $410,297 | $180,401 | 15 | $1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “to lead Oregon’s CASA programs to provide a strong voice for every abused and neglected child.” It describes its work as supporting and uniting local programs, promoting awareness of CASA programs and volunteers, and working with the National CASA/GAL Network on strategic expansion and development. Its 2024 filing also describes training, workshops, networking, pass-through funding, and legislative advocacy for CASA program funding.
The 2025 grants listed are for program support to Oregon organizations. Their missions illustrate the work supported: CASA of Lane County says it advocates for foster children in court to help them find safe, permanent homes; CASA of Jackson County says it provides specially trained community volunteers to advocate for local children experiencing abuse or neglect; and CASA of Eastern Oregon says it provides volunteer advocacy for children across seven eastern Oregon counties. CASA of Douglas County describes its work as promoting the best interests of children who are court wards through trained volunteers, while CASA of Clackamas County says it recruits, trains, and supports advocates for children in foster care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Oregon CASA Network reported 20 grants totaling $3,560,511. Grants ranged from $28,887 to $751,260, with a median grant of $132,286. All reported grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon.
The largest reported awards were $751,260 to CASA for Children of Multnomah County, $332,875 to CASA of Lane County, $312,549 to CASA of Jackson County, $298,432 to CASA of Eastern Oregon, $231,077 to CASA of Marion County, $199,996 to CASA of Central Oregon, $188,468 to CASA of Douglas County, and $148,979 to CASA of Clackamas County. Each was designated for program support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization’s website identifies Stephanie Brown as OCN Director and Chris Hinkel as Staff Attorney. It lists Sonja Somerville as Board President, Steven Broncheau as Treasurer, and Keith O’Brien as Secretary. The website also lists Matthew Muenzen as Past President, along with other board members.
The 2025 filing lists Jenna App as Executive Director, Katherine Hendrix as Interim Executive, Matt Muenzen as President, Jennifer Mylenek as Secretary, and Heather Dion, Joseph Charter, Molly Becker, Shad Thomas, Shary Mason, and Simonne Weyand as directors.
Oregon CASA Network is led by Matt Muenzen, President since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 2 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matt Muenzen
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonja Somerville
President El
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Dion
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shad Thomas
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shary Mason
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Lachance
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jill Hurt
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hamilton
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Charter
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith O'Brien
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Becker
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ramin Rouhbahksh
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shaniece Matthews
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Simonne Weyand
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenna App
Executive Di
Executive Director → Past Executive Director, 2024
Past Executive Director → Executive Di, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$106K (2023) → $53K (2025)
Katherine Hendrix
Interim Executive
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$55K (2025)
Jennifer Mylenek
Secretary
Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Broncheau
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Hannah Hinman (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Leola McKenzie (2021–2024) — President
- Former: David Navarro (2023–2024) — Past Treasurer
- Former: Timothy Colahan (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Greg Dalton (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Shaney Starr (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Collard (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Whalen (2021–2023) — President
- Former: Don Remlinger (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jesus Rome (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Candy Humphreys (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karri Mirande (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bill Bouska (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Debra Gilmore (2019–2020) — Chief Executive Officer · Filing note: Resigned 33120
- Former: Heather Murphy (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Sid Johnson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Knight (2019–2020) — President-Elect
- Former: Valerie Trout (2019–2020) — Secretary
- Former: Julie Gilman (2020) — Director
- Former: Angela Fasana (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Betsy Stark Miller (2019) — Past President
- Former: Tessa Kerr (2019) — Treasurer
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 $55K, to Katherine Hendrix (Interim Exec). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Oregon CASA Network
How much does Oregon CASA Network give each year?
Oregon CASA Network gave $3.6M across 20 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Oregon CASA Network's typical grant size?
Oregon CASA Network's median grant in 2025 was $132,286, and its average grant was $178,026, across 20 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oregon CASA Network give grants?
Oregon CASA Network gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Oregon CASA Network give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Oregon CASA Network's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (20 grants).
Who are Oregon CASA Network's largest grantees?
Oregon CASA Network's largest 2025 grantees include CASA for Children of Multnomah Was ($751,260), CASA of Lane County ($332,875) and CASA of Jackson County ($312,549), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 39% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Oregon CASA Network?
Oregon CASA Network reported $664K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.3M.
What does Oregon CASA Network fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “to lead Oregon’s CASA programs to provide a strong voice for every abused and neglected child.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oregon CASA Network?
Oregon CASA Network has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oregoncasanetwork.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Oregon CASA Network's EIN?
Oregon CASA Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2657743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Oregon CASA Network funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/oregon-casa-network-morg_36997f68092e46fbba15e99d4db2d5ea
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