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.
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.0M
+20.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
+3.6% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
+3.6% YoY
About Portland Parks Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Portland Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,975,564 | $1,636,122 | $1,712,910 |
| Revenue | $1,103,191 | $901,843 | $1,067,900 |
| Expenses | $921,426 | $948,067 | $567,796 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,576 | $1,017 | $99 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Portland Parks Foundation
Community Grants
PORTLAND PARKS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Joey Pope Award for Parks Leadership
PORTLAND PARKS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
North Portland Fund
PORTLAND PARKS FOUNDATION
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include City of Portland ($135,000), Black Food Sovereignty Coalition ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF PORTLAND PORTLAND, OR | GRANTS AWARDED FOR MAINTENANCE FUND ($25,000) AND PURCHASE OF A MOBILE PLAY TRUCK ($110,000). | $135,000 |
| BLACK FOOD SOVEREIGNTY COALITION PORTLAND, OR | JOEY POPE LEADERSHIP AWARD TO BLACK FUTURES FARM FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2023 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIA SELLEY | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JR LILLY | VICE-CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN NICHOLAS | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KREGG ARNSTON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| SUZANNE BISHOP | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| BOB GANDOLFI | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MELISSA NAITO | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| MARY RUBLE | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| SILAS SANDERSON | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE | 0.5 | — |
| ANGIE BURCHAM | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| PATRICIA FROBES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| SUBASHINI GANESAN-FORBES | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHEN GALLOWAY | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MAJA HARRIS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KAREN KERVIN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| MICHAEL MCINTOSH | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| VICKY SCHWOEFFERMANN | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ADAM WILSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| ZARI SANTNER | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 0.5 | — |
| JULIE VIGELAND | DIRECTOR EMERITUS | 0.5 | — |
| MIKE ELLIOTT | EX OFFICIO, VOTING | 0.5 | — |
| RANDY GRAGG | EXECUTIVE DIR. (THRU 9/2023) | 40 | $89,450 |
| JESSICA GREEN | EXEC. DIR. (STARTING 10/2023) | 40 | $91,875 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Portland Parks Foundation?
Portland Parks Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Recreation & Sports, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2023.
How large is Portland Parks Foundation?
As of 2023, Portland Parks Foundation holds $2.0M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $145K in 2023.
Where does Portland Parks Foundation operate?
Portland Parks Foundation has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Portland Parks Foundation award?
In 2023, Portland Parks Foundation awarded 2 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2023.
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