Oregon Parks Forever is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Oregon Parks Forever employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Parks Forever 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 09/2023, Oregon Parks Forever generated $758.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $706.9k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 16.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RAISING FUNDS FOR PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE EXPERIENCE OF USING OREGON'S PARKS AND FORESTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OREGON PARKS FOREVER PERFORMS A KEY ROLE IN CONNECTING OREGONIANS WITH THEIR PARKS & FORESTS. THE ORGANIZATION FOCUSES ON A) PROTECTING EXISTING FACILITIES AND AMENITIES, B) INCREASING PARK ACCESSIBILITY, C) PROVIDING HEALTHY OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES, AND D) EDUCATING THE FUTURE STEWARDS OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Seth L Miller Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $161,112 | 
| Brigitte Sutherland Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Kevin Price Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Katie Dibiase Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Jan Mcgowan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Brian Harney Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $0 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $702,705 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $702,705 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,121 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $758,448 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| 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. | $166,361 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,636 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $26,768 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,468 | 
| Other employee benefits | $16,960 | 
| Payroll taxes | $15,443 | 
| 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 | $39,470 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $20,512 | 
| Information technology | $25,492 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $7,143 | 
| Travel | $6,040 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $2,669 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $729 | 
| Insurance | $11,578 | 
| All other expenses | $0 | 
| Total functional expenses | $706,855 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $60,089 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $249,983 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $65,113 | 
| 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 | $12,653 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $151 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $900,000 | 
| Total assets | $1,287,989 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,079 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $94,305 | 
| 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 | $113,384 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $993,794 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $180,811 | 
| 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 | $1,287,989 |