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Nonprofit · EIN 93-0591582

TRANSITION PROJECTS INC

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97209

Financials

$31.8M$32.6M2022$38.8M$37.6M2023$42M$41.3M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TRANSITION PROJECTS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$42,017,827$41,272,517$745,310$17,273,127$6,552,821$10,720,306
June 30, 2024990$38,826,913$37,625,999$1,200,914$15,461,032$5,538,231$9,922,801
June 30, 2023990$31,819,901$32,565,921-$746,020$14,982,072$6,299,719$8,682,353
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$41,755,318
of which government grants
$38,410,250
Program service revenue
$177,805
Investment income
$84,704
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$10,339,725
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$226,713
Other salaries and wages
$19,106,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$23,687,162
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$1,615,313
Travel
$62,334
Depreciation
$139,328
Program services (functional)
$36,071,596
Management and general (functional)
$4,293,830
Fundraising (functional)
$907,091

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,461,032
Total assets, end of year
$17,273,127
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,552,821
Net assets, end of year
$10,720,306
Land, buildings and equipment
$843,199
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,504,831
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,215,475
Gross receipts
$42,017,827
Employees
565
Volunteers
700
Year formed
1970
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TONY BERNALExecutive Dir.
Officer
40$202,396$22,408
BERNARD BURCZAKCFO40$153,595$17,076
ROMA PEYSERVP DEVELOPMENT40$132,154$7,140
JENIFER SPAFFORDVP HUMAN RESOURCES40$132,957$4,704
MIRO PALJEVICVP HOUSING40$118,071$10,601
KIRK DOBBINSCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ALAN SHOEBRIDGEVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICO BOCALASECRETARY/TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JULIE BRIGGSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE CUSUMANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN DUCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MELISSA ECKSTEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHAWN FORDEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEWANNA HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARA KENNEDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TIM LOWNDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELISABETH LYONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CARTER MACNICHOLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KATE ROBINSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TONY BERNALEXEC DIR
Officer
40$190,733$13,712
JOY JONESFORMER EXEC DIR40$176,611$0
BERNARD BURCZAKCFO40$153,148$12,838
JENIFER SPAFFORDVP HUMAN RESOURCES40$133,136$5,783
ROMA PEYSERVP DEVELOPMENT40$132,175$357
MIRO PALJEVICVP HOUSING40$104,816$356
ANDREW SCHPAKCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHERRY SWACKHAMERVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANTOINETTE CHANDLERSECRETARY/TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICO BOCALABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE CUSUMANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRK L DOBBINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN DUCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES HEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JON ISAACSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR GENERAL C JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMARA KENNEDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER LANGSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM LOWNDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARTER MACNICHOLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIM ROSENBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
STACY BORKEDIR-PROGRAMS40$191,616$11,707
BERNARD BURCZAKCFO40$174,263$12,774
TONY BERNALEXEC DIR (INT)
Officer
40$170,554$12,574
MATTHEW OLGUINDIR RESIDENTIAL SV40$115,634$11,146
ROMA PEYSERVP - DEVELOPMENT40$113,458$6,747
JENIFER SPAFFORDVP HUMAN RESOURCES40$115,947$0
JOY JONESPAST EXEC DIR
Officer
40$79,015$2,212
ANDREW SCHPAKCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
SHERRY SWACKHAMERVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANTOINETTE CHANDLERSECRETARY/TREAS
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
RICO BOCALABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JULIE CUSUMANOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRK L DOBBINSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN DUCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES HEINBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JON ISAACSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DR GENERAL C JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TAMARA KENNEDYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER LANGSTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM LOWNDESBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CARTER MACNICHOLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIM ROSENBERGBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
665 NW HOYT ST, PORTLAND, OR 97209-3769
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TONY BERNAL, 665 NW Hoyt Street, Portland, OR 97209
Signed the 990
ANNE MARSHALL, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Phone
(503) 280-4700
Return prepared by
KERN & THOMPSON LLC

Mission

TRANSITION PROJECTS HELPS PEOPLE MOVE FROM HOMELESSNESS TO HOUSING THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE SHELTER, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, OUTREACH, AND A DAY CENTER.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SHELTERS - ON A GIVEN NIGHT, WE SHELTER HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE. DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, WE INCREASE OUR SHELTER CAPACITY BASED ON THE SEASON AND SEVERE WEATHER. THE AGENCY OPERATES BOTH PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY LOW-BARRIER EMERGENCY SHELTERS. THE TEMPORARY SHELTERS INCLUDE THE SOS SHELTER FOR 70 WOMEN, WILLAMETTE CENTER FOR 120 PEOPLE INCLUDING SINGLE WOMEN AND COUPLES, THE WALNUT PARK SHELTER FOR 80 MEN, WOMEN AND COUPLES, RIVER DISTRICT NAVIGATION CENTER FOR 100 MEN, WOMEN AND COUPLES, AND LAURELWOOD SHELTER FOR 120 PEOPLE FOCUSING ON SINGLE WOMEN AND COUPLES. OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE JEAN'S PLACE SHELTER FOR 60 WOMEN, DOREEN'S PLACE SHELTER FOR 90 MEN (45 OF WHOM ARE VETERANS), AND CLARK CENTER SHELTER SERVING 90 MEN.CORRECTIONS THE CORRECTIONS PROGRAM IS INCLUDED IN VARIOUS HOUSING ACTIVITIES. THE CORRECTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS LEAVING THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE ITEMS, REFERRALS FOR MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE, AND ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY JUSTICE, MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON. THE PROGRAM OPERATES AT THE CLARK CENTER, JEAN'S PLACE, AND CLARK CENTER ANNEX WITH THE CORRECTIONS PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENSES INCLUDED IN JEAN'S PLACE, MEN'S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS AND CLARK CENTER ANNEX PROGRAM EXPENSES. BARBARA MAHER BUILDING THE BARBARA MAHER BUILDING PROVIDES 32 UNITS OF PERMANENT HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME WOMEN IN RECOVERY FROM HOMELESSNESS AND ALCOHOLISM OR OTHER DRUG ADDICTION. THE FACILITY OFFERS SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY UNITS, A COMMUNITY KITCHEN, AND OTHER SHARED FACILITIES FOR WOMEN WHO ARE RE-ESTABLISHING THEIR LIVES. SUBSIDIES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH HOME FORWARDS SECTION 8 PROGRAM. CLARK CENTER ANNEX THE CLARK CENTER ANNEX PROVIDES 22 UNITS OF PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING TO FORMERLY HOMELESS MEN. THE PROGRAM OFFERS CONNECTIONS TO SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, INCLUDING CASE MANAGEMENT AND MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDERS
    Expenses $17,033,586 · revenue $55,484
  • HOUSING - IN 2024/2025, WE HELPED MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE FIND PERMANENT HOUSING. THE HOUSING DEPARTMENT OPERATES ACROSS AGENCYS SERVICE LOCATIONS: THE RESOURCE CENTER, DOREENS PLACE, CLARK CENTER, CLARK CENTER ANNEX, SOS SHELTER, JEANS PLACE, AND WILLAMETTE CENTER; AND IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH OUTREACH AND HOME VISITS. HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROVIDES RENT AND DEPOSIT ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE EXPERIENCING, AND AT-RISK OF, HOMELESSNESS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ASSESSED AND PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO ENSURE THEY WILL BE ABLE TO REMAIN IN HOUSING. WE HAVE ROBUST PROGRAMS THAT SERVE HOMELESS AND AT-RISK VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THESE SERVICES SPAN 4 COUNTIES INCLUDING MULTNOMAH, WASHINGTON, CLACKAMAS, (OREGON) AND CLARK COUNTY (WASHINGTON).
    Expenses $15,217,764 · revenue $122,321
  • SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMS: - WE HELP MORE THAN 2,000 PEOPLE A YEAR CONNECT TO COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES, HEALTH PROVIDERS, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WE ADMINISTER AND DELIVER RENTWELL, A TENANT EDUCATION PROGRAM. OUR WELLNESS TEAM OFFERS HEALTH NAVIGATION SERVICES, DIRECT ACCESS TO MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH RESOURCES, SUPPORT GROUPS, AND PARTICIPANT-DIRECTED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTERVENTIONS. OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES CONNECT JOB SEEKERS WITH EMPLOYERS MAKING REAL CONNECTIONS TO LASTING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. OUR MOBILE ENGAGEMENT TEAM PROVIDES STREET-BASED OUTREACH TO PEOPLE WHO ARE OTHERWISE DISCONNECTED FROM BASIC SERVICES AND THE SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO END THEIR HOMELESSNESS.RESOURCE CENTER THE RESOURCE CENTER PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EMERGENCY SERVICES TO HOMELESS AND LOW-INCOME PERSONS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE ACCESS TO SHELTER, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, EVICTION PREVENTION, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, SHOWERS, TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE, IDENTIFICATION AND BIRTH CERTIFICATE ASSISTANCE, AND COMPUTERS. THE DAY CENTER SERVES AS A MAILING ADDRESS FOR PEOPLE WHO NEED ONE.
    Expenses $3,820,246

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
93-0591582
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
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,273,127
Income (IRS master file)
$42,017,827

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$42,017,827$41,272,517$17,273,127XML
990June 2024$38,826,913$37,625,999$15,461,032XML
990June 2023$31,819,901$32,565,921$14,982,072XML
990June 2022$30,379,719$30,696,457$12,685,121IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 93-0591582).

Questions about TRANSITION PROJECTS INC

What is the EIN of TRANSITION PROJECTS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TRANSITION PROJECTS INC is 93-0591582.
Is TRANSITION PROJECTS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1972.
Are donations to TRANSITION PROJECTS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does TRANSITION PROJECTS INC 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 TRANSITION PROJECTS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did TRANSITION PROJECTS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of TRANSITION PROJECTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names TONY BERNAL.
Who are the officers and directors of TRANSITION PROJECTS INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $202,396 (TONY BERNAL, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does TRANSITION PROJECTS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $42,017,827, expenses of $41,272,517 and total assets of $17,273,127 at year end.

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