Portland Opportunities Indust Center
Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc (POIC), operating as Rosemary Anderson High School (RAHS), is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon. The organization has been tax-exempt since February 1970. POIC + RAHS is committed to serving at-risk and vulnerable youth and adults through education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training, and career placement services. The organization operates as a private alternative high school and workforce development provider serving communities of color, particularly the African American community, for more than 50 years.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.9M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
+17.4% YoY
Grant Count
42
+44.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$59K
-19.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission Statement: Portland Opportunities Industrialization Center and Rosemary Anderson High School are committed to the future success of vulnerable youth and adults, providing the highest quality services in education, mentoring, family outreach, employment training and placement.
Program Areas:
Education: Rosemary Anderson High School (RAHS) provides accredited high school diploma and GED programs to students unable to succeed in traditional school environments, with campuses in North Portland and East Multnomah County. Rosemary Anderson Prep (RA Prep) expands the educational model with AP-level courses and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Youth Support: After-school programming providing tutoring, academic support, leadership experience, arts enrichment, and community service opportunities. Transitions program serves RAHS seniors and graduates through age 25 with post-graduation support for college enrollment, retention, and job search assistance.
Mentoring: Peer, adult, and gang-impacted youth mentoring services.
Family Services: Evidence-based young parent education and case management.
The organization operates through a trauma-informed, racial equity lens and works against root causes of economic, judicial, academic, and social inequities affecting marginalized communities.
Grantmaking
POIC functions as both a service provider and grantmaker. According to recent filings, the organization distributed $2,498,644 in total giving. Typical grant awards range from $9,000 to $200,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization primarily serves Portland, Oregon and surrounding areas, with specific program locations in North Portland and East Multnomah County. Grantmaking extends to Oregon and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $11,929,626
- Total Revenues: $25,754,251
- Total Expenses: $25,895,397
- Total Giving: $2,498,644
- Number of Employees: 288
Tax Status: Donations to this organization are tax-deductible.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,929,626 | $10,520,628 | $7,918,751 |
| Revenue | $25,754,251 | $21,741,292 | $15,766,832 |
| Expenses | $25,895,397 | $21,201,097 | $15,194,974 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $20,047 | $48,332 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY HERRINGTON | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| SCOTT ROTH | CHAIR ELECT | 3 | — |
| LISA ZAUNER | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| MATT KUHL | SECRETARY | 3 | — |
| KEVIN HARRINGTON | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| ALICIA HEDDON FRATTO | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| SALLY LEISURE | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| MARC MONAGHAN | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| DAVE SCHECHTER | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| TRIC VAKKNEN-ROGERS | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| ROBIN BEAVERS EDD | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| DR TERAN COLEN | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| KEVIN VASSILY | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| BRIANA EKANDEM | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| DAVE WORTH | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| CANDACE LOUNSBURY | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| ART AVITIA | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| AMY ANGEL | BOARD MEMBERS | 1 | — |
| JOE A MCFERRIN | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $339,237 |
| MITCHELL JULIA J | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $169,349 |
| FILLA KIMBERLY C | CHIEF FAMILY AND WELLNESS | 40 | $149,133 |
| KRISTA WOOD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $91,016 |
| JASON CLANTON | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $125,948 |
| ALVIN JOHNSON | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $119,721 |
| MEGAN BELL | DIRECTOR, EMPLOYMENT TRAIN | 40 | $116,544 |
| DAMON HICKOK | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $120,281 |
| NICOLE ERICKSON | DIRECTOR, COMMUNICATIONS A | 40 | $106,327 |
| JEFFREY MCGEE | PRINCIPAL | 40 | $117,842 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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