Trail Blazers Foundation
- Assets
- $173.2k
- Revenue
- $773.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 02/2011
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-3734229
Organization Overview
Trail Blazers Foundation is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trail Blazers Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Trail Blazers Foundation generated $773.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $786.7k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2019, Trail Blazers Foundation has awarded 95 individual grants totaling $2,854,847. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON WHERE THEY LIVE, LEARN, AND PLAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIVE GREENER GRANTS, LEARN GRANTS, AND PLAY GRANTS PROVIDE CASH GRANTS TO NONPROFITS IN OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON THAT CONNECT YOUTH TO THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION AND SPORT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. IN JUNE 2022, 35 ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $450,000.
THE RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT FUND COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES CRITICAL FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS TO HIGH QUALITY LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO ADVANCE RACIAL EQUITY. IN 2021/22, THESE PARTNERS INCLUDED ALBINA VISION TRUST, WORD IS BOND, AND Y.O.U.T.H.
THE TRAIL BLAZERS FOUNDATION'S TAKE IT TO THE COURT FOR EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES GRANTS TO SCHOOLS ACROSS OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON IN SUPPORT OF THEIR ACADEMIC, ART, ATHLETIC, OR COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. IN APRIL 2022, THE TRAIL BLAZERS GRANTED $120,000 TO 17 SCHOOLS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tracy Curtis Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Dwight Adkins Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Ben Lauritsen President | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Bill Christensen Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Garcia Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Christa Stout Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $489,874 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $162,894 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $652,768 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $120,782 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $773,550 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $778,168 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,519 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $786,687 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,171 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $66,428 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,625 |
| Total assets | $173,224 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,349 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,349 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $169,875 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $173,224 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Trail Blazers Foundation has awarded $714,975 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BEYOND BLACK PURPOSE: RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT FUND CONTRIBUTION | $11,000 |
ALBINA VISION TRUST PURPOSE: RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT FUND CONTRIBUTION | $22,500 |
BLACK FUTURES LAB PURPOSE: RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT FUND CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS PORTLAND METRO PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,000 |
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: RACIAL EQUITY PROJECT FUND CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT 48J PURPOSE: TAKE IT TO THE COURTS | $8,400 |