Portland Energy Conservation Inc
Portland Energy Conservation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 6 grants totaling $397K.
Portland Energy Conservation Inc at a glance
In short: Portland Energy Conservation Inc gave $397K across 6 grants in 2023 (avg $66K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $397,263
- -45.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 6
- -40.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $66,211
- -8.8% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $35,859
- Primary geography
- Washington (55% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Portland Energy Conservation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was NW Energy Coalition ($217K). Together the top 6 received $397K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 43 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Portland Energy Conservation Inc gives
- Giving fell 63% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $397K (2023) to $1.1M (2020). In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $397K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NW Energy Coalition Seattle, WA | Energy Regulation and Policy Implementation. | $217,000 |
| Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians Portland, OR | Environmental Justice | $45,545 |
| Imagine Black Futures Beaverton, OR | Environmental Justice | $38,718 |
| Verde Inc Portland, OR | Environmental Justice | $33,000 |
| Northwest Native Chamber Portland, OR | Environmental Justice | $33,000 |
| Seeding Justice Portland, OR | Environmental Justice | $30,000 |
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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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $7,397 | $477,901 | $397,263 | 6 | $469,219 | — | $14,151 |
| 2022 | $533,654 | $-215,552 | $851,292 | $726,182 | 10 | $834,403 | — | $60,643 |
| 2021 | $1,546,945 | $38,532 | $1,017,425 | $884,945 | 8 | $1,005,873 | $27,633 | $95,113 |
| 2020 | $2,527,995 | $62,137 | $1,265,322 | $1,075,834 | 13 | — | $47,003 | $152,664 |
| 2019 | $4,162,408 | $119,811 | $1,610,451 | $689,280 | 6 | — | $66,127 | — |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Portland Energy Conservation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Portland Energy Conservation Inc's 2023 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Amanda Potter
Director
Vice President → President, 2020
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aja Decoteau
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Crockett
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Esther Pullido
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Joanne Hamilton
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Eichenlaub
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Anderson
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jaimes Valdez
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Bill Edmonds (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jeff Allen (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: John Audley (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Jeffrey Cole (2019) — Senior Product Development & Project Manager
- Former: John Ashworth (2019) — President
- Former: Michaela Ramsey (2019) — Senior Product Development & Project Manager
- Former: Phil Welker (2019) — Secretary & Advisor
- Former: Tim Miller (2019) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Portland Energy Conservation Inc
How much does Portland Energy Conservation Inc give each year?
Portland Energy Conservation Inc gave $397K across 6 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $726K across 10 grants.
What is Portland Energy Conservation Inc's typical grant size?
Portland Energy Conservation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $35,859, and its average grant was $66,211, across 6 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Portland Energy Conservation Inc give grants?
Portland Energy Conservation Inc gives mostly in Washington: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (45%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).
Does Portland Energy Conservation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Portland Energy Conservation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Environmental Justice" (5 grants).
Who are Portland Energy Conservation Inc's largest grantees?
Portland Energy Conservation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include NW Energy Coalition ($217,000), Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians ($45,545) and Imagine Black Futures ($38,718), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
What is Portland Energy Conservation Inc?
Portland Energy Conservation Inc is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR.
How much is Portland Energy Conservation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Portland Energy Conservation Inc reported a distributable amount of $14K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Portland Energy Conservation Inc's EIN?
Portland Energy Conservation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0770824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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