Willamette Workforce Partnership is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Salem, Oregon, serving as the local Workforce Investment Board for Linn, Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties in the Mid-Willamette Valley region. The organization has been tax-exempt since April 2008 (EIN: 26-0172758).
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.2M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.9M
-11.4% YoY
Grant Count
28
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$139K
-36.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to grow economic vitality by helping businesses find workforce solutions so that they thrive in challenging economic times. They facilitate training and career readiness for adults.
Primary focus areas include:
- Workforce development and job readiness
- Employment training
- Workforce preparation
- Mental health and suicide prevention support
- Targeted sector training in healthcare and transportation
- Behavioral health consortium initiatives
Grantmaking
Willamette Workforce Partnership functions as a grantmaking organization, distributing funds to support workforce development programs across its service region.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization serves four counties in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley:
- Linn County
- Marion County
- Polk County
- Yamhill County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2024 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $6,084,497
- Total Expenses: $5,975,141
- Total Assets: $3,192,367
- Total Liabilities: $2,271,000
- Employees: 10
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Revenue: $8,253,737
- Total Expenses: $8,339,267
- Total Assets: $3,062,808
- Employees: 10
Rating: Charity Navigator Three-Star rating (85%), based on Accountability & Finance metrics
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,192,367 | $3,062,808 | $3,867,306 |
| Revenue | $6,084,497 | $8,253,737 | $8,306,018 |
| Expenses | $5,975,141 | $8,339,267 | $8,121,873 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $6,702 | $1,316 | $12,664 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
169 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Willamette Workforce Partnership
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Community Services Consortium ($1,500,800), South Coast Business Employment ($652,044), United Way ($414,798).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BE-BLAC FOUNDATION SALEM, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $185,250 |
| CABINET DOOR SERVICE SALEM, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $5,470 |
| CASCADE FRUIT GROWERS LLC BROOKS, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $30,937 |
| CHEHALEM YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES NEWBERG, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $283,420 |
| CHEMEKETA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SALEM, OR | GENERAL SUPPORT | $98,739 |
| COMMUNITY SERVICES CONSORTIUM ALBANY, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $1,500,800 |
| EARLY START DAYCARE LLC SALEM, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $16,000 |
| EXCEL TECH ONE INC MCMINNVILLE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $24,060 |
| FAMILY BUILDING BLOCKS SALEM, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $20,000 |
| GARY CONNER INDEPENDENCE, OR | PROGRAM SERVICES | $18,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Kathy Moore: Director of Project Development
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIM PARKER-LLERENAS | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $164,383 |
| GARY MUELLER | PAST FINANCE | 40 | $101,809 |
| AMY HARRISON | FINANCE DIRE | 40 | $75,634 |
| MELODY GARCIA | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| AARON ENSIGN | TREASURER/SE | 2 | — |
| ALVIN ELBERT | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| ANGIE VILLERY | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| ANN BUCHELE | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| CARRIE NORRIS | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| DREW LINDSEY | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| ERIK ANDERSSON | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| FRANK BERMUDEZ | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| FRANCES ALVARADO | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| HEATHER HOWARD | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| JESSICA HOWARD | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| JOHN PASCONE | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| KATIE CURRY | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| LUKE GLAZE | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| PATRICIA CALLIHAN-BOWMAN | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| RHONDA MEIDINGER | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| RICARDO CONTRERAS | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| RICQUE SMITH | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| RON GUTIERREZ | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
| SHANE NEHLS | BOARD DIRECT | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The organization has announced distribution of funds to partner organizations and issued requests for proposals to support workforce development initiatives across the region. The partnership has been actively involved in grant opportunities for businesses and continues to expand its behavioral health consortium training programs.
Willamette Workforce PartnershipSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Willamette Workforce Partnership fund?
The organization's mission is to grow economic vitality by helping businesses find workforce solutions so that they thrive in challenging economic times. They facilitate training and career readiness for adults. Primary focus areas include: • Workforce development and job readiness • Employment training • Workforce preparation • Mental health and suicide prevention support • Targeted sector training in healthcare and transportation • Behavioral health consortium initiatives
How do I apply for a grant from Willamette Workforce Partnership?
Willamette Workforce Partnership functions as a grantmaking organization, distributing funds to support workforce development programs across its service region. **Recent Grant Activity (2024):** • South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC): $652,044 • United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley: $414,798 • Chehalem Youth & Family Services: $283,420 **Recent Grant Activity (2023):** • South Coast Business Employment Corporation (SCBEC): $1,100,008 • United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley:…
Where does Willamette Workforce Partnership make grants?
The organization serves four counties in Oregon's Mid-Willamette Valley: • Linn County • Marion County • Polk County • Yamhill County
What size grants does Willamette Workforce Partnership award?
In 2024, Willamette Workforce Partnership awarded 28 grants totaling $3.9M — an average of about $139K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Willamette Workforce Partnership's EIN?
Willamette Workforce Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0172758. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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