Solve
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.
Solve at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,165,335
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,739,283
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $104,941
- +87.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,662,909
- +24.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Solve funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cultivate Initiatives Portland, OR | Hauling and Disposal of Litter | $5,869 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,165,335 | $1,739,283 | $1,662,909 | — | — | $104,941 |
| 2024 | $4,965,083 | $1,376,889 | $1,338,479 | — | — | $56,079 |
| 2023 | $4,806,317 | $2,277,596 | $1,992,415 | — | — | $36,414 |
| 2022 | $4,601,918 | $2,228,551 | $1,778,490 | $5,869 | 1 | $-15,907 |
| 2021 | $3,746,880 | $2,245,258 | $1,427,384 | — | — | $109,416 |
| 2020 | $2,646,903 | $968,119 | $1,053,534 | — | — | $29,105 |
About Solve
Based on IRS filings
Solve is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Solve is led by Kris Carico, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 30 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kris Carico
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $168K (2025)
Lena Ulvi
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Vice Chair, 2023
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Lister
Finance Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $107K (2025)
Alisa Dunlap
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Friend
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Lietz
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clare Schmidt
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doreen Loofburrow
Board Vice Chair
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Morris
Past Board Chair
Board Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2023
Board Chair → Past Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isiah Ball
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Hallin
Treasurer
Past Board Chair → Treasurer & Past Board Chair, 2024
Treasurer & Past Board Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Moerlins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Deconcini
Board Member
Board Chair → Past Board Chair, 2021
Past Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Derosia
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Rawson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Steiner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Bilski
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chase Cawley
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Hanna
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Newhall
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Clarke
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Plymale
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin White
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Enders
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Philpott
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Bennett
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Mildenberger
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheree Temple
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shilpa Kasukurthi
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sommer Martin
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Josh Bean (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Price (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Marveita Redding (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Kat Watkins (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Mildenberger (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Ross Beaton (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Beau Davis (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Nam (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stefanie Slyman (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Trevor Taylor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Brisbee (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Bendinelli (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Marvieta Redding (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $168K, to Kris Carico (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Solve
How large is Solve?
Solve reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Solve?
Solve is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Portland, OR. It holds $5.2M in total assets as of 2025.
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 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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