Oregon Center for Public Policy
The Oregon Center for Public Policy's mission is to achieve economic justice for all oregonians through research, analysis, and advocacy. Ocpp works to change policies that foster economic security and stability for all oregonians. We do this by advocating for policies grounded in values of equity, community, and inclusivity. Ocpps vision is to create an inclusive and prosperous economy where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and realize their life aspirations.
Oregon Center for Public Policy at a glance
In short: Oregon Center for Public Policy gave $126K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $31K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,550
- +21.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $31,388
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $11,875
- Total assets
- $1,467,871
- +55.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Oregon Center for Public Policy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Urban League of Portland ($95K). Together the top 4 received $126K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Oregon Center for Public Policy gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $126K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $126K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban League of Portland Portland, OR | Program Support | $95,300 |
| Pcun (Pineros Y Campesinos Unidos Del Noroeste) Woodburn, OR | Program Support | $16,500 |
| Naya Portland, OR | Program Support | $7,250 |
| Latino Network Portland, OR | Program Support | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,467,871 | $1,630,005 | $1,107,256 | $125,550 | 4 | $15,087 |
| 2023 | $946,136 | $1,340,854 | $1,246,688 | $103,050 | 2 | $10,515 |
| 2022 | $851,094 | $779,181 | $1,088,379 | $9,500 | 1 | $1,401 |
| 2021 | $1,160,292 | $968,948 | $844,042 | $112,000 | 1 | $477 |
| 2020 | $1,035,356 | $841,412 | $710,253 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,043 |
About Oregon Center for Public Policy
Based on IRS filings
Oregon Center for Public Policy is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oregon Center for Public Policy is led by Jes Larson, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jes Larson
President
Director → Vice President, 2023
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Manjarrez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Lee
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Kennedy-Wong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Brenner
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Garcia-Snell
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Hull Caballero
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alejandro Queral
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $117K (2024)
Angie Garcia
Vice President
Secretary → President, 2023
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Goldberg
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Grace Charles
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: John Mullin (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Karen Jacobson (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Phil Barnhart (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chelsea Watson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Iden Campbell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mary King (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Deborah Riddick (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joe Rodriguez (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Melanni Rosales (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $117K, to Alejandro Queral (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Center for Public Policy
How much does Oregon Center for Public Policy give each year?
Oregon Center for Public Policy gave $126K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $103K across 2 grants.
What is Oregon Center for Public Policy's typical grant size?
Oregon Center for Public Policy's median grant in 2024 was $11,875, and its average grant was $31,388, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oregon Center for Public Policy give grants?
Oregon Center for Public Policy gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).
Does Oregon Center for Public Policy give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Oregon Center for Public Policy's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (4 grants).
How large is Oregon Center for Public Policy?
Oregon Center for Public Policy reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Oregon Center for Public Policy?
Oregon Center for Public Policy is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Portland, OR. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Oregon Center for Public Policy's EIN?
Oregon Center for Public Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1186075. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 23, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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