SOLVE IS AN ENVIRONMENTAL NONPROFIT THAT BEGAN AS A GRASSROOTS INITIATIVE AND HAS GROWN INTO A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MODEL FOR VOLUNTEER-DRIVEN STEWARDSHIP. EACH YEAR, SOLVE MOBILIZES THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS ACROSS OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON TO CLEAN AND RESTORE NEIGHBORHOODS AND NATURAL AREAS, FOSTERING A CULTURE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CARE AND COMMUNITY PRIDE.
Key facts about Solve
- EIN
- 93-0579286
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Total assets
- $4,965,083
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.0M
+3.3% YoY
Revenue
$1.4M
-39.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$56K
+54.0% YoY
Expenses
$1.3M
-32.8% YoY
About Solve
Based on IRS filings
Solve is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $56K.
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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,965,083 | $4,806,317 | $4,601,918 |
| Revenue | $1,376,889 | $2,277,596 | $2,228,551 |
| Expenses | $1,338,479 | $1,992,415 | $1,778,490 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $56,079 | $36,414 | $-15,907 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Morris | Board Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Lena Ulvi | Board Vice Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Doreen Loofburrow | Secretary | 2.5 | — |
| Jeff Hallin | Treasurer/Past Board Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Chuck Lietz | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Alisa Dunlap | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Clare Schmidt | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Nina Deconcini | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Kat Watkins | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Isiah Ball | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Sam Mildenberger | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Josh Bean | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Kevin Price | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Marveita Redding | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Rachel Derosia | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Stephanie Rawson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mary Moerlins | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Christopher Friend | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Claire Steiner | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Jeff Bilski | Board Member | 1.5 | — |
| Kris Carico | CEO | 40 | — |
| Sara Lister | Finance Director | 30 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Solve?
Solve is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $5.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Solve?
As of 2024, Solve holds $5.0M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue.
Where does Solve operate?
Solve has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Solve's EIN?
Solve's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0579286. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.