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Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea

501(c)(6) organization Portland, OR EIN: 93-6031951 Website

The core purpose of the portland metropolitan association of realtors is to promote and enhance the realtor member's ability to conduct business ethically, professionally, and profitably while exhibiting a high standard of business etiquette.

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea at a glance

In short: Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea gave $126K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$126,300
+48.6% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
+66.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$25,260
-10.8% vs 2023
Median grant
$25,000
Total assets
$17,854,160
+6.2% vs 2023
Primary geography
Oregon (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

North Plaines 1ST Pac: $53KNorth Plaines 1ST Pac$53KUnited for Portland Action Fund: $30KUnited for Portland ActionFund$30KRealtors Relief Foundation: $25KRealtors Relief Foundation$25KRpac Nar Corporate Ally Program: $10KRpac Nar Corporate AllyProgram$10KNo Costly Mandates: $9KNo Costly Mandates$9K

The largest 2024 recipient was North Plaines 1ST Pac ($53K). Together the top 5 received $126K.

Grant Size Distribution

15 grants across all recorded years

13<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 15 (87%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

ChicagoPortlandSalem

How Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea gives

  • Giving grew 261% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$50K$100K$150K1 grant2019 2 grants2020 2 grants2021 3 grants2022 3 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2019) to $126K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $126K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
North Plaines 1ST Pac Portland, ORCampaign contribution for the 'yes' for north plains mobilization$52,500
United for Portland Action Fund Portland, ORTo collaborate with business coalition partners to recruit, train, and support candidates running for office in the city of portland, multnomah, clackamas & Washington counties and regional government metro.$30,000
Realtors Relief Foundation Chicago, ILTo Provide Housing-Related Assistance to Victims of Disaster.$25,000
Rpac Nar Corporate Ally Program Salem, ORTo help promote targeted advocacy for the real estate industry$10,000
No Costly Mandates Portland, ORCampaign Contribution for the 'No' on Mandate 36-253$8,800
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$17,854,160$3,192,208$2,041,895$126,3005$96,246
2023$16,816,191$2,876,385$2,053,404$85,0003$76,976
2022$16,066,441$1,568,864$1,762,310$60,0003$5,941
2021$15,711,634$4,122,851$1,873,442$35,0002$10,836
2020$13,468,991$3,564,511$1,840,533$30,0002$32,249
2019$2,827,830$2,325,119$1,985,789$20,0001$33,348

About Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea

Based on IRS filings

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea is a public charity, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $126K. Net investment income was $96K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea is led by Michele Holen, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Michele Holen

    CEO

    CEO → COO, 2022

    COO → CEO, 2023

    On filings since 2019

    37.5 hrs/week

    $151K (2019) → $230K (2024)

  • Lindsey Culver

    President

    Vice President of Realtor Advocacy → President Elect, 2023

    President Elect → President, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michele Gila

    Director of Realtor Advoca

    Director of Realtor Advocacy → Director of Realtor Advoca, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    37.5 hrs/week

    $86K (2021) → $122K (2024)

  • Jan Cullivan

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lisa Albrecht

    Director

    Vice President of Professional Development → Vice President of Finance, 2022

    Vice President of Finance → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Caitlin Williams

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rochelle Yukich

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Eric Hagstette

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donald Falk

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Allie Greiner

    Director

    Vice President of Member Services → Director, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Evan Swanson

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gabriela Mann

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Joanne Sterling

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Maabi Munoz

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Alex Phan

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Sarah Malarkey

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tyler King

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Delavan

    Vice President of Finance

    Director → Vice President of Finance, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tony Kelly

    Immediate Past President

    President Elect → President, 2023

    President → Immediate Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Walsh

    Vice President of Member Servcies

    Director → Vice President of Member Servcies, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cindy Thackery

    President Elect

    Vice President of Professional Development → President Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Javier Alomia

    Vice President of Professional Development

    Vice President of Realtor Advocacy → Vice President of Professional Development, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Adams

    Vice President of Realtor Advocacy

    Director → Vice President of Realtor Advocacy, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (39)
  • Former: Patricia Kirk (2019–2023) — Director
  • Former: E. Letty Merritt (2020–2023) — CFO
  • Former: Scott Halligan (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
  • Former: Lauren Perreault (2021–2023) — Director
  • Former: Steven Tran (2023) — Director
  • Former: Katherine Querin (2019–2022) — CEO
  • Former: Tony Polito (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: David Sly (2020–2022) — Director
  • Former: Allison Buchman (2021–2022) — Vice President of Member Services
  • Former: Diana Colin (2021–2022) — President
  • Former: Barbara Canaday (2022) — Director
  • Former: Ed Petrossian (2022) — Director
  • Former: Brian Houston (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Ernie Coufal (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Franki Keefe (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Jessica Tindell (2019–2021) — President
  • Former: Laurie Thiel (2019–2021) — Immediate Past President
  • Former: Whitney Minnich (2019–2021) — Vice President of Realtor Advocacy
  • Former: Danielle Bade (2020–2021) — Director
  • Former: Deborah Runnion-Jessup (2021) — Director
  • Former: Heather Egan (2021) — Director
  • Former: Michelle Chao (2021) — Director
  • Former: Michelle Hutton (2021) — Director
  • Former: Alan Mehrwein (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Brian Matza (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Diana McCredie (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Drew Coleman (2019–2020) — Immediate Past President
  • Former: John Sieling (2019–2020) — Director
  • Former: Michael Babbitt (2019–2020) — Vice President of Realtor Advocacy
  • Former: Ernest Cooper (2020) — Director
  • Former: Lindsay Wilson (2020) — Director
  • Former: Tim Vergano (2020) — Director
  • Former: Anne Udall (2019) — Ex-Officio
  • Former: Ben Matson (2019) — Affiliate Director
  • Former: Edward Petrossian (2019) — Past President
  • Former: Jane Leo (2019) — Former Director of Realtor Advocacy
  • Former: Kathleen O'Donnell (2019) — Director
  • Former: Kerri Hartnett (2019) — Director
  • Former: Lisa Gardner (2019) — Ex-Officio

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

Michele Holen — CEO: $230KMichele HolenCEO$230KMichele Gila — Director of Realtor Advoca: $122KMichele GilaDirector of Realtor Advoca$122K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $230K, to Michele Holen (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea

How much does Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea give each year?

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea gave $126K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $85K across 3 grants.

What is Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea's typical grant size?

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,260, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea give grants?

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea gives mostly in Oregon: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Portland, OR (3 grants).

Does Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.

Who are Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea's largest grantees?

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea's largest 2024 grantees include North Plaines 1ST Pac ($52,500), United for Portland Action Fund ($30,000) and Realtors Relief Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea?

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea reported $17.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.2M.

What is Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea's EIN?

Portland Metropolitan Association of Rea's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-6031951. 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

(7)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 8, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 24, 2021)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 3, 2022)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 11, 2024)
  6. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 15, 2025)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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