THE MISSION OF WESTERN STATES CENTER IS TO WORK WITH COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD MOVEMENTS, DEVELOP LEADERS, SHIFT CULTURE, AND DEFEND DEMOCRACY, THROUGH A PRISM OF RACE, GENDER, JUSTICE, AND EQUITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.4M
-2.5% YoY
Revenue
$3.5M
-24.5% YoY
Net Investment Income
$78K
+501.2% YoY
Expenses
$3.9M
-2.4% YoY
About Western States Center
Based on IRS filings
Western States Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $78K.
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 | $5,406,554 | $5,544,146 | $4,853,001 |
| Revenue | $3,529,774 | $4,676,534 | $3,620,763 |
| Expenses | $3,901,086 | $3,998,500 | $3,633,086 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $78,172 | $13,003 | $139 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
11 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 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARIOTTA GARY-SMITH | CHAIR | 1.5 | — |
| EMMA JORDAN-SIMPSON | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| KENYA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR (NOV 2024 - CURRENT) | 1.5 | — |
| LESLIE WARREN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| LINDY FISKER | DIRECTOR (NOV 2024 - CURRENT) | 1.5 | — |
| MARY MORTEN | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| TASHEAYA WARREN ELLISON | DIRECTOR (NOV 2024 - CURRENT) | 1.5 | — |
| LECIA BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 1.5 | — |
| AMY HERZFELD-COPPLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $181,870 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Western States Center?
Western States Center is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $5.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Western States Center?
As of 2024, Western States Center holds $5.4M in total assets with $3.5M in annual revenue.
Where does Western States Center operate?
Western States Center has awarded grants in Iowa, New York, Oregon, Washington.
What is Western States Center's EIN?
Western States Center's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0952137. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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