Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA
Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Lake Oswego, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $18K in total assets. Net investment income was $149.
Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA at a glance
- Total assets
- $18,140
- +93.6% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $11,348
- +642.2% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $149
- +91.0% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $2,576
- +24.4% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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 $1K (2023) to $2K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $2K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PNWIS A&WMA Bellevue, WA | Annual Meeting | $1,000 |
| Women In Environment Portland, OR | Event | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,140 | $11,348 | $2,576 | — | — | — | $149 |
| 2025 | $9,368 | $1,529 | $2,070 | $2,000 | 2 | $2,000 | $78 |
| 2024 | $9,909 | $268 | $2,640 | — | — | $2,250 | $4 |
| 2023 | $12,278 | $733 | $3,145 | $1,000 | 1 | $2,400 | $1 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA is led by Rafe Christopherson, Chair since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Rafe Christopherson
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Paul Ecker
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeff Pratt
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Poppy Milliken
Director
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Ashytyn Baldas
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Wes Lund
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Frank Jpnes
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jodi Lee
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2026
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Mary Rudolph-Knobbe
Secretary
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mary Rudolph (2024–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Abigail Black (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Katie Kolesar (2023–2024) — Chair
- Former: Geoff Tichenor (2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Miller (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA
How large is Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA?
Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA reported $18K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $11K.
What is Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA?
Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Lake Oswego, OR. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA operate?
Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA has awarded grants in Oregon, Washington.
What is Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA's EIN?
Oregon Chapter PNWIS-AWMA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3452911. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2025
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