The Kijani Collective
The Kijani Collective is a coalition that provides training, workshops, and community-building events to empower black residents in advocating for environmental justice. Our activities focus on educating community members about climate resilience, supporting black-owned green sector businesses, and fostering connections among black advocates, business owners, and environmental initiatives. We also organize public events and forums to increase awareness of climate-related challenges affecting black communities.
The Kijani Collective at a glance
In short: The Kijani Collective gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $22,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $22,500
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $31,025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Kijani Collective funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Second Muse ($23K).
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
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Second Muse Lake Oswego, OR | Climate Innov Work | $22,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,025 | $238,400 | $207,375 | $22,500 | 1 |
About The Kijani Collective
Based on IRS filings
The Kijani Collective is a public charity, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $31K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Kijani Collective is led by Derron Coles, Chair on the 2025 filing; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Derron Coles
Chair
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
$26K (2025)
Anjeanette Brown
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Mujidat Saaka
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
$3K (2025)
Ben Duncan
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Metoyer
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenja Bettis
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Knowledge Murphy
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victoria James
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 $26K, to Derron Coles (Chair). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kijani Collective
How much does The Kijani Collective give each year?
The Kijani Collective gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Kijani Collective?
The Kijani Collective reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $238K.
Where does The Kijani Collective operate?
The Kijani Collective has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is The Kijani Collective's EIN?
The Kijani Collective's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-4987631. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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