Our Oregon
Promote economic and social fairness by working in coalition open a broad range of issues and activities in the public arena
Our Oregon at a glance
- Total assets
- $372,332
- +152.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,509,785
- +85.5% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $613
- +132.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,336,723
- +75.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Our Oregon funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
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 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $130K (2021). In 2021 it made 5 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Progressive Network-Next Up Action Fund Portland, OR | support for outreach programs | $80,000 |
| CAUSA of Oregon Salem, OR | support for outreach programs | $12,500 |
| Native American Youth & Family Center Portland, OR | support for outreach programs | $12,500 |
| Apano Portland, OR | support for outreach programs | $12,500 |
| Accion Politica PCUNista Woodburn, OR | support for outreach programs | $12,500 |
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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 | $372,332 | $1,509,785 | $1,336,723 | — | — | $613 |
| 2023 | $147,400 | $813,814 | $763,199 | — | — | $264 |
| 2022 | $95,924 | $945,970 | $933,215 | — | — | $165 |
| 2021 | $82,350 | $959,156 | $1,185,615 | $130,000 | 5 | $274 |
| 2020 | $311,958 | $1,346,748 | $1,228,654 | $100,000 | 6 | $355 |
| 2019 | $192,634 | $1,058,206 | $899,077 | — | — | $301 |
About Our Oregon
Based on IRS filings
Our Oregon is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $372K in total assets. Net investment income was $613.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Our Oregon is led by Michele Ruffin, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michele Ruffin
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$84K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Courtney Graham
President & Board Member
Secretary Board Member → President & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine B. Mason
Staff
Interim Executive Director Nov-Dec → Interim Executive Director, 2022
Interim Executive Director → Staff, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $117K (2024)
Kelsey Paden
Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2024)
Emily McLain
Board Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Baessler
Board Member
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lamar Wise
Secretary & Board Member
Board Member → Secretary & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Reyna Lopez
Board Member
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Scholten
Board Member
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Felisa Hagins
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyndall Mason
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louis Desitter
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Elvyss Argueta (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Trent Lutz (2019–2022) — President Jan-Aug Board Member
- Former: Jess Giannettino Villatoro (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: An Do (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa Unger (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Haque (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Fabian Hidalgo Guerrero (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Uherbelau (2021) — Executive Director Jan-May
- Former: Andrea Cooper (2019–2020) — President Board Member
- Former: Becca Uherbelau (2019–2020) — Executive Director
- Former: Doug Moore (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Lapiz (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Joel Iboa (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Beth Bernard (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jenny Smith (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Jess Giannettino (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Christine B Mason (Staff). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Our Oregon
How large is Our Oregon?
Our Oregon reported $372K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Our Oregon?
Our Oregon is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Portland, OR. It holds $372K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Our Oregon operate?
Our Oregon has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Our Oregon's EIN?
Our Oregon's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-1247426. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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