Oregon Law Foundation
THE OREGON LAW FOUNDATION BUILDS A FAIRER LEGAL SYSTEM AND SUPPORTS JUSTICE FOR ALL IN OREGON BY:-ENSURING ACCESS TO CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES, OR WHO EXPERIENCE OTHER SYSTEMIC BARRIERS;-PROMOTING THE ACCESSIBILITY OF LEGAL EDUCATION AND LEGAL PROFESSIONS TO ALL; AND-EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE LAW AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM.
Key facts about Oregon Law Foundation
- EIN
- 93-0817536
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,681,369
- Grants made (2024)
- 27
- Average grant
- $99,310
- Median grant
- $35,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (7 of 27, 2024)
- Total assets
- $16,194,114
- Primary geography
- Oregon (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Next open deadline
- October 1, 2026 (Category A: Full-Service Civil Legal Aid Providers)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Oregon Law Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Oregon Law Foundation's 27 itemized 2024 grants were Oregon (96%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (19 grants), Oregon City, OR (2 grants) and Tigard, OR (2 grants). None of its 27 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Civil Legal Help for Oregonians With Low Incomes" (6 grants).
Is Oregon Law Foundation open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 27 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $29K; repeat grants $124K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $53K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.2M
+97.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+27.0% YoY
Grant Count
27
+28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$99K
-1.2% YoY
About Oregon Law Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Oregon Law Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 27 grants totaling $2.7M. Net investment income was $415K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 27 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,194,114 | $8,219,765 | $2,736,939 |
| Revenue | $10,831,492 | $7,915,149 | $2,318,151 |
| Expenses | $3,308,336 | $2,604,470 | $2,497,090 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $414,785 | $167,369 | $16,448 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Oregon Law Foundation
Category A: Full-Service Civil Legal Aid Providers
OREGON LAW FOUNDATION
Amount
55-80% of annual funding (~$1 million+ annually distributed)
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Category B: Other Direct Civil Legal Service Providers
OREGON LAW FOUNDATION
Amount
15-35% of annual funding
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Category C: Organizations Promoting Diversity or Supporting Education About the Law
OREGON LAW FOUNDATION
Amount
0-10% of annual funding
Deadline
October 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Oregon Law Center ($1,031,587), Legal Aid Services of Oregon ($261,105), Immigration Counseling Service ($200,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OREGON LAW CENTER PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR OREGONIANS WITH LOW INCOMES | $1,031,587 |
| LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OREGON PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR OREGONIANS WITH LOW INCOMES | $261,105 |
| IMMIGRATION COUNSELING SERVICE PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT OREGONIANS | $200,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT OREGONIANS | $183,000 |
| ST ANDREW LEGAL CLINIC PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR OREGON WORKERS WITH LOW INCOMES | $161,750 |
| DISABILITY RIGHTS OREGON PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR OREGONIANS WITH DISABILITIES | $110,000 |
| CENTER FOR NON PROFIT LEGAL SERVICES MEDFORD, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR OREGONIANS WITH LOW INCOMES | $82,527 |
| ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES OF OREGON - SOAR PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT OREGONIANS | $75,000 |
| VICTIM RIGHTS LAW CENTER BOSTON, MA | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR OREGON SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT | $63,000 |
| NEW AVENUES FOR YOUTH PORTLAND, OR | TO SUPPORT CIVIL LEGAL HELP FOR OREGON YOUTH EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS | $60,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rima Ghandour | President | 1 | — |
| Justin Thorp | President-Elect | 1 | — |
| Elise Bouneff | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kristen Connor | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| G Valerie Colas | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Costantino | Director | 1 | — |
| Brent Hall | Director | 1 | — |
| Gus Martin | Director | 1 | — |
| Faith Morse | Director | 1 | — |
| Bonnie Richardson | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura Shipley-Strobbe | Director | 1 | — |
| Diane Sykes | Director | 1 | — |
| Debra Velure | Director | 1 | — |
| William Penn | Executive Director | 40 | $133,913 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oregon Law Foundation?
Oregon Law Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $16.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oregon Law Foundation?
As of 2024, Oregon Law Foundation holds $16.2M in total assets with $10.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 27 grants totaling $2.7M in 2024.
Where does Oregon Law Foundation operate?
Oregon Law Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Oregon, Washington.
What size grants does Oregon Law Foundation award?
In 2024, Oregon Law Foundation awarded 27 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $99K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oregon Law Foundation's EIN?
Oregon Law Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0817536. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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