The Contingent
The Contingent is a public charity based in Portland, Oregon, formed in 2009. Its programs connect caring people with children and families impacted by foster care and provide leadership-development pathways for underrepresented talent.
The Contingent at a glance
- Total assets
- $5,070,242
- -14.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $10,147,941
- +40.1% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $93,061
- +4.0% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $10,673,147
- +24.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Contingent
- Contact
Mailing address: 809 N Russell St 203, Portland, OR 97227
Phone: (503) 281-3757
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Contingent funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
424 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 312 grants of 424 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The filing states that Every Child expanded into its fourth state, Tennessee, in 2024, and that the organization was planning further growth through national expansion efforts. It does not identify the other states in which the program operates.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2022) to $13.7M (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Giving Table Portland, OR | To provide the black community with economic relief during the covid-19 pandemic | $100,000 |
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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 | $5,070,242 | $10,147,941 | $10,673,147 | — | — | $93,061 |
| 2023 | $5,909,323 | $7,241,233 | $8,593,385 | — | — | $89,511 |
| 2022 | $6,469,343 | $5,177,375 | $5,328,776 | $100,000 | 1 | $14,702 |
| 2021 | $16,984,824 | $8,759,620 | $6,447,924 | $685,894 | 15 | $11,201 |
| 2020 | $25,626,465 | $55,924,995 | $54,244,393 | $13,650,807 | 408 | $21,676 |
| 2019 | $2,924,982 | $3,604,279 | $3,094,502 | — | — | $28,884 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to empower leaders and mobilize community for the common good.
Its filing describes two programs. Every Child connects caring people with vulnerable children through partnerships with state child-welfare departments, aiming to uplift children and families impacted by foster care. The Script, formerly Emerging Leaders, supports underrepresented talent through internships and an associate program for recent graduates, with professional development, job matching, mentorship, and pathways to leadership.
Grantmaking
Reported grants given were:
The available filing data does not identify a grantee or grant size. The organization’s program descriptions concern its own programs; they do not establish an application process for outside applicants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing include Mark Shuholm, board chair; John Chang, board treasurer; Rod Cruickshank, Casey Daum Nakata, Erin Kelley-Siel, and Veronica Cuniff, directors; Ben T Sand, CEO; Felicia Tripp, COO; Luke Goble, director of research and impact; and Brooke Gray, executive director of national expansion.
The Contingent is led by Ben T. Sand, CEO on every filing since 2019; 8 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben T. Sand
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$112K (2019) → $264K (2024)
Brooke Gray
Executive Director & National Expansion
Executive Director of Special Projects → Executive Director & National Expansion, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$115K (2022) → $150K (2024)
Oscar Sweeten
Executive Director & Oregon
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$128K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Kelsey Byrd
Executive Director, Products & Innovation
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Mark Shuholm
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luke Goble
Director Research & Impact
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $152K (2024)
Peter Kim
Director & Technology
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$133K (2023) → $127K (2024)
Erin Kelley-Siel
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Veronica Cuniff
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casey Daum Nakata
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rod Cruickshank
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Jordan Jr.
Former CCO
President → Chief Culture Officer, 2023
Chief Culture Officer → Former CCO, 2024
On filings since 2019
$113K (2019) → $180K (2024)
Felicia Tripp
COO
Chief Operating Officer → COO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $186K (2024)
John Chang
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Kirk Lohmolder (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Kaitlyn Bartz (2023) — Director & Organizational Development
- Former: Gustavo Vel Moreno (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Dionne Denson (2022) — Controller
- Former: Araceli Cruz (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $264K, to Ben T Sand (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Contingent
How large is The Contingent?
The Contingent reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.1M.
What does The Contingent fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to empower leaders and mobilize community for the common good. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Contingent?
The Contingent has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does The Contingent make grants?
The filing states that Every Child expanded into its fourth state, Tennessee, in 2024, and that the organization was planning further growth through national expansion efforts. It does not identify the other states in which the program operates.
What is The Contingent's EIN?
The Contingent's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4224606. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS December 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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