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Portland Harbor Community Coalition

Public charity · Grantmaker Portland, OR EIN: 86-2178469 Website

Portland Harbor Community Coalition (PHCC) organizes frontline groups and individuals to heal the water, land, and air in and around the Wa'lmaomt (Willamette River) federal Superfund area, polluted from over a century of heavy industrial activity. PHCC is a divers collective, centering communities disproportionately impacted by exposures to toxins in decision-making and actions that address harms and secure community benefits, including a safer, healthier rive and riverfront for future generations.

Key facts about Portland Harbor Community Coalition

In short: Portland Harbor Community Coalition gave $47K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
86-2178469
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$47,250
Grants made (2025)
5
Average grant
$9,450
Median grant
$7,500
Total assets
$336,851
Primary geography
Oregon (86% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$337K

-8.8% YoY

Annual Giving

$47K

Grant Count

5

Avg Grant Size

$9K

About Portland Harbor Community Coalition

Based on IRS filings

Portland Harbor Community Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $337K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $47K. Net investment income was $1K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of all 5 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

Cities

PortlandMinneapolis

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60KTotal only20230 grants20245 grants2025

From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $132 (2023) to $47K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $47K.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2025

Trash for Peace: $14KTrash for Peace$14KSt Johns Food Share: $11KSt Johns Food Share$11KThe Wave Foundation NW: $8KThe Wave Foundation NW$8KElso Inc: $8KElso Inc$8KPuppeteers of America: $7KPuppeteers of America$7K

The largest 2025 recipient was Trash for Peace ($14K). Together the top 5 received $47K.

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

5<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Trash for Peace Portland, ORRestore Habitat$14,250
St Johns Food Share Portland, ORReduce Food Insecurity$11,250
The Wave Foundation NW Portland, ORReduce Food Waste$7,500
Elso Inc Portland, OREnvironmental Education$7,500
Puppeteers of America Minneapolis, MNCultural Expression$6,750

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$200K$400K$600K202320242025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$336,851$369,547$159,166
Revenue$435,549$510,873$300,429
Expenses$464,988$305,874$145,873
Net Investment Income$1,251$187$40

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Portland Harbor Community Coalition is led by Candace Jimenez, Board Chair on every filing since 2024; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Candace Jimenez

    Board Chair

    On filings since 2024

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jeri Jimenez

    Vice Chair

    Vice Chair → Board Vice Chair, 2024

    Board Vice Chair → Vice Chair, 2025

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    $399 (2023) → $0 (2025)

  • Samantha Hernandez

    Board Treasurer

    Secretary → Board Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1.5 hrs/week

    $500 (2023) → $0 (2025)

  • Je Amaechi

    Board Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sadie Atwell

    Board Member

    On filings since 2024

    1.5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (3)
  • Former: Alex Lopez (2023) — Chair
  • Former: Cassie Cohen (2023) — Executive Director
  • Former: Linda Senn (2023) — Treasurer

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

Cassie Cohen — Executive Director: $45KCassie CohenExecutive Director$45KSamantha Hernandez — Secretary: $500Samantha HernandezSecretary$500Jeri Jimenez — Vice Chair: $399Jeri JimenezVice Chair$399

The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $45K, to Cassie Cohen (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Portland Harbor Community Coalition

How much does Portland Harbor Community Coalition give each year?

Portland Harbor Community Coalition gave $47K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.

What is Portland Harbor Community Coalition's typical grant size?

Portland Harbor Community Coalition's median grant in 2025 was $7,500, and its average grant was $9,450, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Portland Harbor Community Coalition give grants?

Portland Harbor Community Coalition gives mostly in Oregon: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Minnesota (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (4 grants).

Does Portland Harbor Community Coalition give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Portland Harbor Community Coalition's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Portland Harbor Community Coalition's largest grantees?

Portland Harbor Community Coalition's largest 2025 grantees include Trash for Peace ($14,250), St Johns Food Share ($11,250) and The Wave Foundation NW ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 70% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Portland Harbor Community Coalition?

Portland Harbor Community Coalition reported $337K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $436K.

What is Portland Harbor Community Coalition?

Portland Harbor Community Coalition is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $337K in total assets as of 2025.

What is Portland Harbor Community Coalition's EIN?

Portland Harbor Community Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2178469. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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