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Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board

Public charity · Grantmaker Coos Bay, OR EIN: 47-3873798 Website

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board (SOWIB) is a public charity based in Coos Bay, Oregon, serving Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties. It coordinates workforce programs and services through local partners and invests public and private resources in workforce skills, job training, and access to family-sustaining employment.

Key facts about Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board

In short: Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board gave $3.0M across 30 grants in 2025 (avg $99K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
47-3873798
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$2,973,269
Grants made (2025)
30
Average grant
$99,109
Median grant
$15,000
Total assets
$3,705,558
Primary geography
Oregon (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Deadline
The WIOA Title I procurement deadline was April 1, 2026; the 2026–2027 Incumbent Worker Training applications are…

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$3.7M

+2.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$3.0M

-10.5% YoY

Grant Count

30

+328.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$99K

-79.1% YoY

How Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board gives

  • Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

SOWIB’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to coordinate workforce programs and services in Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties through a network of local partners. Its website describes work in job training, skill upgrades, apprenticeships, internships, and services for employers and workers. The 2024 filing also describes early-learning childcare and parenting resources for Coos, Curry, and coastal Douglas Counties.

In 2025, many of SOWIB’s largest reported grants were identified as WIOA subrecipient awards. Other listed grant purposes included workforce development, child development, and training for manufacturing businesses. Among recipients, South Coast Business Employment Corporation describes its mission as building the capacity and long-term success of skilled employees and well-run businesses; Alternatives Youth Activities describes providing alternative educational opportunities to at-risk youth; and Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership describes assisting Oregon manufacturers with advanced manufacturing practices. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not SOWIB’s.

Grantmaking

SOWIB reported 30 grants totaling $2,973,269 in 2025. Grant amounts ranged from $6,000 to $1,135,925, with a median of $15,000. Its largest reported awards included South Coast Business Employment Corporation ($1,135,925), The Phoenix School ($486,701), Southwestern Oregon Community College ($414,619), Alternatives Youth Activities ($297,246), and Umpqua Community College ($222,760).

SOWIB’s website describes a competitive Incumbent Worker Training grant for qualifying businesses in Coos, Curry, or Douglas Counties. Eligible businesses must have operated for at least one year, be current on tax obligations, and match grant funds; the required match depends on company size. Applications for the 2026–2027 program year are listed as closed. Separately, SOWIB solicited proposals for WIOA Title I service providers and a One-Stop Operator. That procurement’s April 1, 2026 proposal deadline has passed.

Review Cycle

The WIOA Title I procurement deadline was April 1, 2026; the 2026–2027 Incumbent Worker Training applications are listed as closed.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

SOWIB’s stated service area is Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties, Oregon. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oregon (84%) and Georgia (16%).

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 30 itemized grants.

Cities

Coos BayRoseburgNorth BendEugeneGold BeachMedfordBandonPort OrfordPortlandPowersReedsportBeavertonDecaturTillamookWilsonville

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2M$4M$6M2 grants2019 1 grant2021 4 grants2022 20 grants2023 7 grants2024 30 grants2025

From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1.4M (2019) to $4.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 30 grants totaling $3.0M.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

South Coast Business Employment Corporation: $1.1MSouth Coast BusinessEmployment Corporation$1.1MThe Phoenix School: $487KThe Phoenix School$487KSouthwestern Oregon Community College: $415KSouthwestern Oregon CommunityCollege$415KAlternative Youth Activies: $297KAlternative Youth Activies$297KUmpqua Community College: $223KUmpqua Community College$223KCharleston Fishing Families: $53KCharleston Fishing Families$53KSouth Coast Education Service District: $36KSouth Coast Education ServiceDistrict$36KOregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership: $31KOregon Manufacturing ExtensionPartnership$31KPort Orford-Langlois School District: $26KPort Orford-Langlois SchoolDistrict$26KCurry County Aquatic Safety Program: $21KCurry County Aquatic SafetyProgram$21K

The largest 2025 recipient was South Coast Business Employment Corporation ($1.1M). Together the top 10 received $2.7M.

Grant Size Distribution

62 grants across all recorded years

37<$50K4$50–100K2$100–250K12$250–500K3$500K–1M4$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 62 (60%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
South Coast Business Employment Corporation Coos Bay, ORWioa Subrecipient.$1,135,925
The Phoenix School Decatur, GAWioa Subrecipient$486,701
Southwestern Oregon Community College Coos Bay, ORWioa Subrecipient.$414,619
Alternative Youth Activies Coos Bay, ORWioa Subrecipient.$297,246
Umpqua Community College Roseburg, ORWioa Subrecipient.$222,760
Charleston Fishing Families Coos Bay, ORWorkforce Development.$53,000
South Coast Education Service District Coos Bay, ORChild Development$35,925
Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership Portland, ORWioa Subrecipient$30,951
Port Orford-Langlois School District Port Orford, ORChild Development$26,353
Curry County Aquatic Safety Program Gold Beach, ORWorkforce Development.$21,108

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Filing year Assets Revenue Expenses Grants reported
2025 $3,705,558 $7,644,747 $7,157,480 $2,973,269
2024 $3,632,163 $8,111,643 $7,977,899 $3,320,992
2023 $2,869,119 $8,983,720 $8,445,525 $4,114,055
Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$2.5M$5M$7.5M$10M2019 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$3,705,558$3,632,163$2,869,119
Revenue$7,644,747$8,111,643$8,983,720
Expenses$7,157,480$7,977,899$8,445,525
Net Investment Income$3,581$361$5,902

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 11, 2020)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 20, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 9, 2025)
  6. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
  7. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

The 2025 filing lists Joe Benetti as chair, Robert Westerman as vice chair, and Ali Mageehon as treasurer/secretary. Listed directors are Chris Guastaferro, Jason Traylor, Mike Hicks, Dr. Jason Gray, Rachel Prokrandt, Debbie Sargent, and Andy Owens.

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board is led by Sara Stephens, Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2024); 5 of 22 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Sara Stephens

    Executive Director

    Screl Hub Director → Executive Director, 2025

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $106K (2024) → $143K (2025)

  • Kyle Stephens

    Executive Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $107K (2025)

  • Joe Benetti

    Chair

    Secretary → Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Yolanda Brumfield

    Finance Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $105K (2024) → $123K (2025)

  • Tina Carpenter

    Data & Projects Director

    On filings since 2024

    40 hrs/week

    $114K (2024) → $104K (2025)

  • Dorena S. Langston

    Program Director

    New on the 2025 filing

    40 hrs/week

    $104K (2025)

  • Amy Kincaid

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Andy Owens

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Debbie Sargent

    Director

    On filings since 2019

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Hicks

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ben Messner

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Dave Sanders

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura McKeane

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marie Simonds

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rhonda Joy Amer

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Anna Martin

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chris Guastaferro

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Gray

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jason Traylor

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Rachel Prokrandt

    Director

    On filings since 2023

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ali Mageehon

    Treasurer & Secretary

    Director → Secretary, 2021

    Secretary → Treasurer & Secretary, 2022

    On filings since 2019

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Robert Westerman

    Vice Chair

    Vice President → Vice Chair, 2021

    On filings since 2019

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (18)
  • Former: Kyle Stevens (2021–2024) — Executive Director
  • Former: Jennifer Spatz (2024) — Operations Director
  • Former: Angie Billings (2019–2023) — Finance Director - Past
  • Former: Doug Eberlein (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Kelly Morgan (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Wayne Patterson (2019–2022) — Director
  • Former: Robin Van Winkle (2021–2022) — Director
  • Former: Misha Hernandez (2022) — Director
  • Former: Bryan Grummon (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Courtney Niebel (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Georgia Nowlin (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: John Whiteley (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Marcia M. Hart (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Mike Lehman (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Neal Brown (2019–2021) — Director
  • Former: Stephanie Smith (2021) — Director
  • Former: Jacob McClelland (2019) — Executive Director
  • Former: Jason Aase (2019) — Director

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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

Sara Stephens — Executive Director: $143KSara StephensExecutive Director$143KYolanda Brumfield — Finance Director: $123KYolanda BrumfieldFinance Director$123KKyle Stephens — Executive Director: $107KKyle StephensExecutive Director$107KDorena S Langston — Program Director: $104KDorena S LangstonProgram Director$104KTina Carpenter — Data & Projects Director: $104KTina CarpenterData & Projects Director$104K

The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $143K, to Sara Stephens (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Contact

Mailing address: PO Box 415, Coos Bay, OR 97420
Phone: (844) 532-6893
Website: https://sowib.org

Frequently asked questions about Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board

How much does Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board give each year?

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board gave $3.0M across 30 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.3M across 7 grants.

What is Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board's typical grant size?

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $99,109, across 30 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.

Where does Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board give grants?

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board gives mostly in Oregon: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Coos Bay, OR (12 grants), Roseburg, OR (3 grants), Gold Beach, OR (2 grants) and North Bend, OR (2 grants).

Does Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board give general operating support?

Not in 2025: none of the 30 grants with a stated purpose on Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Workforce Development." (14 grants), "Child Development" (10 grants) and "Wioa Subrecipient." (6 grants).

Who are Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board's largest grantees?

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board's largest 2025 grantees include South Coast Business Employment Corporation ($1,135,925), The Phoenix School ($486,701) and Southwestern Oregon Community College ($414,619), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.

How large is Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board?

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.6M.

What does Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board fund?

SOWIB’s mission, as stated in its 2024 filing, is to coordinate workforce programs and services in Coos, Curry, and Douglas Counties through a network of local partners. Its website describes work in job training, skill upgrades, apprenticeships, internships, and services for employers and workers. See mission & focus areas ↑

How do I apply for a grant from Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board?

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check sowib.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.

What is Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board's EIN?

Southwestern Oregon Workforce Investment Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3873798. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.

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