Nonprofit · EIN 82-2848405
ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97233
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,076,944 | $1,099,401 | -$22,457 | $197,558 | $4,436 | $193,122 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $528,887 | $1,248,039 | -$719,152 | $238,484 | $24,308 | $214,176 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,713,306 | $900,528 | $812,778 | $933,977 | $0 | $933,977 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,076,944
- of which government grants
- $583,241
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $114,840
- Other salaries and wages
- $492,356
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $678,473
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $3,007
- Occupancy
- $60,257
- Travel
- $3,452
- Program services (functional)
- $989,086
- Management and general (functional)
- $110,315
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $238,484
- Total assets, end of year
- $197,558
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $4,436
- Net assets, end of year
- $193,122
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $193,122
- Gross receipts
- $1,076,944
- Employees
- 14
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2017
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonas Kassie | Executive Director Key employee | 40 | $114,840 |
| Tizta Gebremariam | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Tenaye Mohamed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nafisa Fai | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonas Kassie | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Tenaye Mohamed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nafisa Fai | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tizta Gebremariam | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yonas Kassie | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $107,844 |
| Tenaye Mohamed | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Alex Senai Riedlinger | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nafisa Fai | President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Tizta Gebremariam | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1427-1515 SE 122ND AVE STE 1509A, PORTLAND, OR 97233-0000
- In care of
- % YONAS KASSIE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
- 1427-1515 SE 122nd Ave 1441 H, Portland OR 97233
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Nafisa Fai, PO Box 2341, Beaverton, OR 97075
- Signed the 990
- YONAS KASSIE DIRECTOR, Director
- Phone
- (503) 462-9806
- Website
- https://eecrc.org/
- Return prepared by
- Craig L Ekstrand CPA
Mission
To provide culturally specific services to Ethiopian, Eritrean and other African refugees help newly immigrated individuals residing in Oregon to successfully integrate, especially in the areas of health, education and economic assistance.
Program accomplishments
- Child Care EECRC has successfully implemented the Child Care Provider Capacity Building Project with a grant from Seeding Justice. This initiative has recruited and trained over 24 community members, with 8 establishing their own culturally specific child care centers, and 6 employed in these centers. The project has provided comprehensive support, including training, home assessments, licensing fees, furnishings and equipment, child care supplies, rent/mortgage assistance, and scholarships for low-income families.Expenses $197,221
- 2025 Transportation safety ODOT The Community Transportation Safety project was implemented to improve transportation safety awareness among African immigrant and refugee communities in the Portland metro area. The initiative addressed barriers such as language access, limited familiarity with U.S. traffic laws, and the lack of culturally responsive safety education. Key focus areas included distracted driving, teen driver education, pedestrian and bicycle safety, public transit navigation, emergency preparedness, roadside safety, and child passenger safety. EECRC successfully delivered 11 multilingual workshops and participated in community outreach activities that reached 181 participants, exceeding the original target of 100 participants by 81%. Workshops were conducted in Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, and English to ensure accessibility and meaningful engagement. The organization also partnered with the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT), Everybody Bikes, Community Cycling Center, OHSU, Portland Fire & Rescue, DMV, and Portland Police Bureau to strengthen training quality and outreach efforts. A total of 227 pre- and post-surveys were completed, surpassing the project requirement by 127%. Survey findings demonstrated significant improvements in transportation safety knowledge, confidence, and behavior. Participants showed an average 41% increase in understanding traffic laws, safety rules, and transportation best practices. Areas with the greatest gains included child passenger safety, public transit navigation, bike maintenance, emergency preparedness, and distracted driving awareness. Participants also reported an average 85% increase in confidence navigating roadways as pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and drivers. Many participants expressed that this was their first opportunity to receive transportation safety education in a culturally and linguistically appropriate format. Post-survey results further indicated that 89% of participants demonstrated improved understanding of transportation safety concepts, laws, and available resources. To support long-term impact, EECRC distributed 180 Transportation Wallets and 25 bicycles with safety gear to community members facing mobility barriers. The organization also developed 12 multilingual transportation safety videos and translated five key ODOT transportation safety resources to extend access to information beyond workshop settings. One of the projects major accomplishments was the African Leader Transportation Forum, which convened more than 10 African-led organizations and created opportunities for community leaders to engage directly with PBOT and ODOT staff. The forum increased awareness of transportation planning processes and strengthened community participation in transportation decision-making.Expenses $113,051 · revenue $128,888
- Regenerating Agriculture By PCEF 2024-2029 The projects long-term goals are to increase equitable access to fresh, healthy, and culturally appropriate foods; strengthen local food systems; create economic opportunities through community-based agriculture; and build community resilience in the face of climate and food security challenges. By combining regenerative farming practices with cultural knowledge and food justice principles, the project will empower community members, preserve agricultural traditions, and promote long-term environmental stewardship and sustainability.Expenses $93,770 · revenue $109,629
- Expenses $585,044 · revenue $838,659
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2848405
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $197,558
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,076,944
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,076,944 | $1,099,401 | $197,558 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $528,887 | $1,248,039 | $238,484 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,713,306 | $900,528 | $933,977 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $602,068 | $648,395 | $120,706 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 | September 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-2848405).
Questions about ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER
- What is the EIN of ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER is 82-2848405.
- Is ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER 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 ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nafisa Fai.
- Who are the officers and directors of ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $114,840 (Yonas Kassie, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does ETHIOPIAN AND ERITREAN CULTURAL AND RESOURCE CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,076,944, expenses of $1,099,401 and total assets of $197,558 at year end.
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