Oregon Walks
Oregon Walks is dedicated to promoting walking and making the conditions for walking safe, convenient and attractive throughout Oregon.
Oregon Walks at a glance
- Total assets
- $171,021
- -26.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $449,096
- +14.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $487
- +109.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $394,175
- +10.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Oregon Walks funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (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
In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $90K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apano Beaverton, OR | Comm'ty Organizing | $37,500 |
| Verde Portland, OR | Comm'ty Organizing | $27,500 |
| Unite Oregon Portland, OR | Comm'ty Organizing | $17,500 |
| Play Grow Learn LLC Portland, OR | Gresham Walk | $7,500 |
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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 | $171,021 | $449,096 | $394,175 | — | — | $487 |
| 2023 | $233,368 | $392,591 | $357,863 | $90,000 | 4 | $232 |
| 2022 | $212,781 | $276,741 | $300,672 | — | — | $265 |
| 2021 | $56,676 | $155,621 | $140,218 | — | — | $22 |
| 2020 | $62,130 | $141,413 | $175,004 | — | — | $40 |
About Oregon Walks
Based on IRS filings
Oregon Walks is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $171K in total assets. Net investment income was $487.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oregon Walks is led by Claire Vlach, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 19 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Vlach
President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendon Haggerty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregorio Benavides
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timur Ender
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Robersone
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Je Amaechi
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lise Ferguson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Schmidt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corrie Parrish
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Devery Sheridan
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Snook
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jason Nolin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Fogarty
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Risser
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Lauritzen
Executive Di
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $85K (2024)
Jasmine Gordovez
Vice President
Director → President, 2021
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Walker
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Querin
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hall
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Ashton Simpson (2020–2023) — Executive Di
- Former: Phil Barber (2020–2023) — Past Secretary
- Former: Anna Kemper (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jed Hafner (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Marlet Hurst (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Sama Shagaga (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Scott Kocher (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bob Kellett (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Claire Irvan (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Michal Yohannes (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jessica Thompson (2020–2021) — Executive Di
- Former: Sama Shango (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Kellett (2020) — Treasurer
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 $85K, to Zachary Lauritzen (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Oregon Walks
How large is Oregon Walks?
Oregon Walks reported $171K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $449K.
What is Oregon Walks?
Oregon Walks is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. It holds $171K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Oregon Walks operate?
Oregon Walks has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Oregon Walks's EIN?
Oregon Walks's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1078749. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- 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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