Portland Parks Foundation
The Portland Parks Foundation mobilizes support to improve portland's system of parks, natural areas, and public spaces. We believe in the power of these places to strengthen communities, address historic inequities, and create a sense of belonging for everyone in portland. We seek transformational change by listening to communities and rally resources and opportunities to help realize their vision. We collaborate with individuals, community groups, organizations, and institutions to develop long-term, sustainable improvements to the livability and beauty of our city. We work to create the broadest possible access to recreation, creativity, education, and play in our parks and open spaces. We help people help parks.
Portland Parks Foundation at a glance
In short: Portland Parks Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- -86.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,094,523
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Portland Parks Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Portland Parks Foundation
Community Grants
Portland Parks Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Joey Pope Award for Parks Leadership
Portland Parks Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
North Portland Fund
Portland Parks Foundation
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Portland Parks Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brown Girl Rise ($10K). Together the top 2 received $20K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Portland Parks Foundation gives
- Giving grew 291% 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
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2021) to $601K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brown Girl Rise Portland, OR | Emerging Leadership Award for General Operations. | $10,000 |
| Portland Community Football Club Portland, OR | Emerging Leadership Award for General Operations. | $10,000 |
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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 | $2,094,523 | $801,439 | $665,970 | $20,000 | 2 | $39,982 |
| 2023 | $1,975,564 | $1,103,191 | $921,426 | $145,000 | 2 | $17,576 |
| 2022 | $1,636,122 | $901,843 | $948,067 | $140,000 | 2 | $1,017 |
| 2021 | $1,712,910 | $1,067,900 | $567,796 | $5,121 | 1 | $99 |
| 2020 | $1,146,992 | $641,808 | $1,016,834 | $601,257 | 3 | $83 |
About Portland Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Portland Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $20K. Net investment income was $40K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Portland Parks Foundation is led by Jessica Green, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 22 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Green
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$92K (2023) → $108K (2024)
Jr Lilly
Chair
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adam Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Frobes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicky Schwoeffermann
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Burcham
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael McIntosh
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Galloway
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Subashini Ganesan-Forbes
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eleanor Niedermeyer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Vogt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Gandolfi
Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Nicholas
Treasurer
Executive Committee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julie Vigeland
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kia Selley
Executive Committee
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
Chair → Executive Committee, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ruble
Director Emeritus
Treasurer → Executive Committee, 2023
Executive Committee → Director Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Naito
Executive Committee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Elliott
Executive Officio & Voting
Executive Officio → Executive Officio & Voting, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Silas Sanderson
Secretary
Executive Committee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Bishop
Executive Committee
Director → Executive Committee, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zari Santner
Director Emeritus
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kregg Arnston
Vice Chair
Director → Executive Committee, 2023
Executive Committee → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Maja Harris (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Randy Gragg (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Karen Kervin (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jules Bailey (2020–2022) — Executive Committee
- Former: Lee Novak (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Subashini Ganesan (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cristin O'Brien (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jack Jewsbury (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Martina Bialek (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Anne Cassin (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Rich George (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $108K, to Jessica Green (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Portland Parks Foundation
How much does Portland Parks Foundation give each year?
Portland Parks Foundation gave $20K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $145K across 2 grants.
How large is Portland Parks Foundation?
Portland Parks Foundation reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $801K.
What is Portland Parks Foundation?
Portland Parks Foundation is a public charity focused on Recreation & Sports, based in Portland, OR. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Portland Parks Foundation operate?
Portland Parks Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Portland Parks Foundation's EIN?
Portland Parks Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1319970. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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