Skip to main content

Nonprofit · EIN 26-0302137

NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97239

Financials

$1.9M$1.4M2022$3.3M$2.9M2023$5.3M$5.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$5,323,090$5,195,593$127,497$2,316,371$707,693$1,608,678
December 31, 2023990$3,278,508$2,872,406$406,102$1,544,515$64,050$1,480,465
December 31, 2022990$1,873,927$1,388,000$485,927$1,097,585$22,873$1,074,712
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$5,096,912
of which government grants
$2,677,649
Membership dues
$9,851
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$24,370
Other revenue
$201,808

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$1,343,702
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,592,215
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$23,806
Accounting fees
$80,894
Occupancy
$72,062
Travel
$40,923
Program services (functional)
$4,221,571
Management and general (functional)
$734,158
Fundraising (functional)
$239,864

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,544,515
Total assets, end of year
$2,316,371
Total liabilities, end of year
$707,693
Net assets, end of year
$1,608,678
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,149,138
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,608,678
Gross receipts
$5,323,090
Employees
22
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
OR

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JAMES PARKEREXECUTIVE DI
Highest-paid employee
40$223,323$8,695
MARISSA AHERN-COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
KALISKA DAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PRESTON EAGLEHEARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
JEFF FITZPATRICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
HERB FRICKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
JON GEORGE1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
TIFFANI PENSIONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
EDMUND SHERMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RIKO TANNENBAUMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JAMES PARKEREXECUTIVE DI
Highest-paid employee
40$197,308$14,520
MARISSA AHERN-COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
DIRELLE CALICADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
KALISKA DAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
PRESTON EAGLEHEARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
HERB FRICKEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
JON GEORGE1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
TIFFANI PENSIONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
EDMUND SHERMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
RIKO TANNENBAUMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARISSA AHERN-COBBDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DIRELLE CALICADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
KALISKA DAYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
PRESTON EAGLEHEARTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JON GEORGE1ST VICE PRE
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
TIFFANI PENSIONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
EDMUND SHERMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
RIKO TANNENBAUMSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6500 S MACADAM AVE STE 175, PORTLAND, OR 97239-3450
In care of
% LESLIE DAVIDSON
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EDMUND SHERMAN, 44445 SW BARBUR BLVD SUITE 105, PORTLAND, OR 97239
Signed the 990
JAMES PARKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(503) 894-4525
Website
NWNC.ORG
Return prepared by
RICHARD R HARRIS CPA

Mission

THE ADVANCEMENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESSES THROUGH PUBLIC PROMOTION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ECONOMIC JUSTICE/GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THE ECONOMIC JUSTICE/GOV'T AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CEC & CTN) PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ADVOCACY, REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY POLICY ENGAGEMENT, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE POLICIES, REPRESENTING COMMUNITY INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, AND ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY POLICY INITIATIVES. ADDITIONALLY, IT SUPPORTS CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT. THESE EFFORTS WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY VOICES ARE HEARD, EQUITABLE POLICIES ARE IMPLEMENTED, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ARE REALIZED.
    Expenses $490,354
  • EDUCATION AND GROWTH/CLEAN ENERGY - A PROGRAM AREA FOCUSED ON FUTURE-READY INDUSTRIES INCLUDES INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT NATIVE COMMUNITIES BY CREATING JOBS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR, PREPARING BUSINESSES FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, AND REDUCING ENERGY COSTS FOR NATIVE HOMEOWNERS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL RETROFITS BY NATIVE CONTRACTORS. ADDITIONALLY, IT ENCOMPASSES CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH TEH SKILLS NEEDED FOR THESE EMERGING INDUSTRIES. THESE PROGRAMS NOT ONLY ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY BUT ALSO BUILD CAPACITY WITHIN NATIVE COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE.
    Expenses $770,895
  • TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - NO-COST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE, ALASKAN NATIVE, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITIES IN OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND IDAHO. BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIVE TAP ARE ELIGIBLE TO ACCESS OUR CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND VETTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER (PSP) NETWORK AT NO COST WHICH INCLUDE LEGAL SERVICES, ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING SUPPORT, CREDIT COACHING, TAX PREPARATION, HUMAN RESOUCE SUPPORT, MARKETING AND DESIGN, AND MORE. OUR PSP NETWORK IS MADE UP OF NATIVE, BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND POC BUSINESSES SUPPORTING OUR ENTERPRENEURIAL JOURNEY.
    Expenses $1,669,557
  • ONE PROGRAM/STARTUP OPERATING GRANTS - CAPACITY GRANTS SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE NWNC BY IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAM QUALITY. THEY CONTRIBUTE TO OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH DIVERSIFIED FUNDING AND OPERATIONAL RESERVES, SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, AND ENCHANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADN COMMUNICATION. ADDITIONALLY, THESE GRANTS STRENGHTEN GOVERNANCE AND LEADRERSHIP, ENSURING WE ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION EFFECTIVELY AND SUSTAINABLY.
    Expenses $1,290,765

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0302137
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,316,371
Income (IRS master file)
$5,323,090

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$5,323,090$5,195,593$2,316,371XML
990December 2023$3,278,508$2,872,406$1,544,515XML
990December 2022$1,873,927$1,388,000$1,097,585XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0302137).

Questions about NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER

What is the EIN of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER is 26-0302137.
Is NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EDMUND SHERMAN.
Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,323 (JAMES PARKER, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,323,090, expenses of $5,195,593 and total assets of $2,316,371 at year end.

Other nonprofits in PORTLAND

All nonprofits in PORTLAND · Oregon · Community improvement and capacity building