Oregon Center for Nursing
The Oregon Center for Nursing (OCN) is a nonprofit workforce research and strategy organization based in Portland, Oregon, serving the state’s nursing workforce. Founded by the Oregon State Legislature in 2002, OCN conducts workforce research, supports collaboration and strategy, and brings together leaders in health systems, education, government, and philanthropy.
Oregon Center for Nursing at a glance
In short: Oregon Center for Nursing gave $401K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $400,677
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- Average grant
- $44,520
- Median grant
- $25,094
- Total assets
- $5,050,676
- +196.5% 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 November 2026.
How to apply to Oregon Center for Nursing
- Review Cycle
- May 2, 2025, for the RENEW application cycle; this was a past deadline.
- Deadline
- May 2, 2025, for the RENEW application cycle; this was a past deadline.
- Contact
Mailing address: 5000 N Willamette Blvd Ms 192, Portland, OR 97203-5798
Phone: (503) 342-4047
Website: https://oregoncenterfornursing.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Oregon Center for Nursing
Who Oregon Center for Nursing funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon Health & Sciences University ($152K). Together the top 9 received $401K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 27 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
OCN serves Oregon. Its RENEW grants were designated for Oregon public nursing education programs, and its RN Well-Being grants and preceptor recognition program are described as statewide.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $401K (2025) to $846K (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $401K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Health & Sciences University Portland, OR | Renew Grant | $152,485 |
| Columbia Gorge Community College The Dalles, OR | Renew Grant | $61,698 |
| Central Oregon Community College Bend, OR | Renew Grant | $53,584 |
| Clackamas Community College Oregon City, OR | Renew Grant | $49,238 |
| Treasure Valley Community College Ontario, OR | Renew Grant | $25,094 |
| Rogue Community College District Grants Pass, OR | Renew Grant | $22,143 |
| Clatsop Community College Foundatio Astoria, OR | Renew Grant | $20,253 |
| Umpqua Community College Roseburg, OR | Renew Grant | $8,123 |
| Linn Benton Community College Albany, OR | Renew Grant | $8,059 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Filing type: Form 990 (a public charity).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,050,676 | $1,334,159 | $1,168,672 | $400,677 | 9 | $51,140 |
| 2024 | $1,703,579 | $1,693,208 | $771,477 | — | — | $21,419 |
| 2023 | $706,484 | $1,516,904 | $1,489,327 | $846,143 | 18 | $3,508 |
| 2022 | $1,132,147 | $622,653 | $548,002 | — | — | $370 |
| 2021 | $543,374 | $594,362 | $476,544 | — | — | $320 |
| 2020 | $504,845 | $387,071 | $393,058 | — | — | $951 |
| 2019 | $430,065 | $399,854 | $377,657 | — | — | $1,698 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
OCN’s mission is to facilitate research and collaboration for Oregon’s nursing workforce to support informed, well-prepared, diverse, and exceptional nursing professionals. Its work includes research on the supply and demand for nurses and nurse faculty; education and training; community outreach; and convening stakeholders.
OCN’s RN Well-Being Project grants have supported mental health and emotional wellness initiatives for nurses. The RENEW Initiative supports projects addressing nursing faculty recruitment and retention at Oregon public nursing education programs. OCN also describes statewide awards recognizing nurse preceptors.
In 2023, OCN supported organizations with varied missions. Mennonite Home of Albany described its work as providing a continuum of care for senior adults, including independent living, assisted living, nursing care, and memory care. MacDonald Center described its work as promoting social health and belonging among adults facing mental health and financial poverty challenges. George Fox University described its mission as preparing students spiritually, academically, and professionally. Partners in Care described its services as end-of-life care, including home health, hospice, transitions, and palliative care. Central City Concern described its mission as providing solutions to homelessness and supporting self-sufficiency through housing and social services, including healthcare, recovery, and employment.
Grantmaking
OCN’s 2023 IRS filing reported 18 grants totaling $846,143. Examples of 2023 grantees include Mennonite Home of Albany, MacDonald Center, George Fox University, and Partners in Care, each receiving $50,000, and Central City Concern, which received $49,764. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 9 grants totaling $400,677.
OCN’s website describes the RN Well-Being Project as having awarded $846,143 in grant funding to date as of July 2023. It reports $496,496 awarded in 2023 for long-term-care settings, funded by the Oregon Department of Human Services, and approximately $350,000 awarded in 2022, funded through Congressionally Directed Spending. These are program-funding figures and are distinct from the amount reported in OCN’s filing as grants it gave.
For RENEW, OCN made $3 million available to eligible public nursing education programs and reported awarding just over $2.6 million to ten programs. The application materials called for a project proposal, timeline, budget and budget narrative, and project-team demographics. Applicants were limited to one application per project. Projects had to address faculty recruitment or retention, start no earlier than July 1, 2025, and finish by October 29, 2027. The application deadline has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jana Bitton as “Executive DI” and identifies Cynthia Evans, Lori Hill, Don Jacobs, Troy Larkin, Julie Plagenhoef, Christy Simila, Sarah Wickenhagen, and Ron Woita as directors. Lasheila Rotchford is listed as secretary.
Oregon Center for Nursing is led by Pam Fifer, President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pam Fifer
President
Director → President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Larkin
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Evans
Director
Vice President → Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Plagenhoef
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Jacobs
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Woita
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christy Simila
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Hill
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Gilchrist
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Stultz
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jana Bitton
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$96K (2019) → $154K (2025)
Kyle Stevens
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lasheila Rotchford
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Sarah Wickenhagen (2024) — Director
- Former: Erica Knepper (2020–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Jack Dempsey (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Trish Rojas (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Jazzy Walker (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Calzia (2023) — Director
- Former: Laura Magstadt (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Narcy Foraker (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tracy Thompson (2022) — Director
- Former: Deena Harpham (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gretchen Koch (2020–2021) — Advisory Director
- Former: Leda Garside (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Desi Shubin (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Jordan Ferris (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Cynthia Evans Rn-E Ms (2019) — Director
- Former: Desi Shubin Rn Msn Cnml (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Erica Knepper Bsn RN (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Ericka Waidley Phd Ma Msn RN (2019) — Director
- Former: Gretchen Koch Msn RN (2019) — Director
- Former: Jordan Ferris Bsn Rn Cmsrn (2019) — Director
- Former: Leda Garside Bsn RN MBA (2019) — Director
- Former: Mallie Kozy PhD RN (2019) — President
- Former: Mendy Stanford Rn Msned Cne (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Trish Rojas Rn Bsn MBA (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 $154K, to Jana Bitton (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Center for Nursing
How much does Oregon Center for Nursing give each year?
Oregon Center for Nursing gave $401K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Oregon Center for Nursing's typical grant size?
Oregon Center for Nursing's median grant in 2025 was $25,094, and its average grant was $44,520, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oregon Center for Nursing give grants?
Oregon Center for Nursing gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Oregon Center for Nursing give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Oregon Center for Nursing's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Renew Grant" (9 grants).
Who are Oregon Center for Nursing's largest grantees?
Oregon Center for Nursing's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon Health & Sciences University ($152,485), Columbia Gorge Community College ($61,698) and Central Oregon Community College ($53,584), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Oregon Center for Nursing?
Oregon Center for Nursing reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What does Oregon Center for Nursing fund?
OCN’s mission is to facilitate research and collaboration for Oregon’s nursing workforce to support informed, well-prepared, diverse, and exceptional nursing professionals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Oregon Center for Nursing?
Oregon Center for Nursing has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check oregoncenterfornursing.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Oregon Center for Nursing's EIN?
Oregon Center for Nursing's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3052430. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 21, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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