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Nonprofit · EIN 93-0906775

PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97207

Financials

$147K$24K2022$59K$66K2023$127K$53K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$126,847$53,088$73,759$428,266$138$428,128
September 30, 2024990$59,216$65,792-$6,576$354,489$120$354,369
September 30, 2023990$147,043$23,880$123,163$361,865$920$360,945
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$7,328
Program service revenue
$2,192
Investment income
$7
Net income from fundraising events
$117,320
Other revenue
$117,320

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$7,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,983
Accounting fees
$4,539
Occupancy
$3,420
Program services (functional)
$37,105
Management and general (functional)
$15,983

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$354,489
Total assets, end of year
$428,266
Total liabilities, end of year
$138
Net assets, end of year
$428,128
Net assets without donor restrictions
$428,128
Gross receipts
$127,661
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1984
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK LAMBERSONADVISORY BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIN COURTENAY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
CINDY AVILAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
BARBARA GAMEZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHANIE LAMBERSONADVISORY BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
JAIME RAMIREZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK LAMBERSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ERIN COURTENAY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CINDY AVILA2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BARBARA GAMEZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHANIE LAMBERSONADVISORY BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSE TRONCOSOADVISORY BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
JAIME RAMIREZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RICK LAMBERSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ERIN COURTENAY1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
CINDY AVILA2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
BARBARA GAMEZSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
STEPHANIE LAMBERSONADVISORY BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
JOSE TRONCOSOADVISORY BOARD
Trustee or director
1$0
JAIME RAMIREZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 728, PORTLAND, OR 97207-0728
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CINDY AVILA, PO BOX 728, PORTLAND, OR 972070728
Signed the 990
CINDY AVILA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(503) 232-7550
Return prepared by
VAN BEEK & CO LLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE BETWEEN PORTLAND, OREGON AND GUADALAJARA, MEXICO THROUGH EDUCATION, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND CULTURAL ARTS.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • COMMUNITY GIVING - PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL COMMUNICATION, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND PROJECTS THAT PROMOTE THE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF PGSCA.
    Expenses $7,000 · grants $7,000
  • CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL - PROVIDES A CULTURAL FESTIVAL FOCUSING ON LATINO HERITAGE THROUGH AUTHENTIC DANCE, CUISINE, ART AND MUSIC.
    Expenses $12,518 · revenue $2,192
  • PORTLAND BOMBEROS - A GROUP OF LOCAL FIREFIGHTERS WHO HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN TRIPS TO GUADALAJARA AND OTHER LATIN AMERICAN CITIES AND HAVE HELPED WITH EQUIPMENT DONATIONS, TRAININGS, AND COLLABORATION.
    Expenses $17,387
  • INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM - PROVIDES CULTURAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN PORTLAND, OREGON AND ITS SISTER CITY GUADALAJARA, MEXICO FOR THE PURPOSE OF BUILDING CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC RELATIONSHIPS.
    Expenses $200

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC

Due February 16, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
93-0906775
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
1986
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$428,266
Income (IRS master file)
$127,661

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$126,847$53,088$428,266XML
990September 2024$59,216$65,792$354,489XML
990September 2023$147,043$23,880$361,865XML
990September 2022$13$16,036$237,832IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 93-0906775).

Questions about PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC

What is the EIN of PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC is 93-0906775.
Is PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1986.
Are donations to PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION 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 PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names CINDY AVILA.
Who are the officers and directors of PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PORTLAND-GUADALAJARA SISTER CITIES ASSOCIATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,847, expenses of $53,088 and total assets of $428,266 at year end.

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