Nonprofit · EIN 93-0923476
CLEAN & SAFE INC
Also known as RUTH SCOTT
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97204
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,003,664 | $8,743,542 | $260,122 | $4,571,015 | $2,274,541 | $2,296,474 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,522,913 | $8,783,177 | -$260,264 | $4,387,087 | $2,350,735 | $2,036,352 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $7,445,049 | $7,733,466 | -$288,417 | $4,240,827 | $1,944,211 | $2,296,616 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,201,251
- of which government grants
- $786,768
- Program service revenue
- $7,664,006
- Investment income
- $134,407
- Other revenue
- $4,000
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,250
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $8,138,123
- Management and general (functional)
- $605,419
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,387,087
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,571,015
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,274,541
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,296,474
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,296,474
- Gross receipts
- $9,003,664
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 23
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WELLS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $177,587 | $22,436 |
| STEVEN WYTCHERLEY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $149,912 | $18,873 |
| SYDNEY MEAD | SR. DIRECTOR OF DOWNTOWN PROGRAMS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,226 | $19,240 |
| TESSA PETERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA STURGEON | CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FARLEY | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LOWTHIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AL NIKNABARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMALIA MOHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RATHFELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AVALY SCARPELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DYANN BERNATZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
10 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC BOWLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN VINEYARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEREN EICHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARIE BROWNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MARK SCHLESINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT GOODMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MICCICHE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TERRENCE PASCHAL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TRAVIS DRILLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TUYEN PHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WELLS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $165,318 | $22,663 |
| STEVEN WYTCHELEY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $141,055 | $19,164 |
| VANESSA STURGEON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRENCE PASCHAL | CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TESSA PETERSON | CHAIR ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LOWTHIAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GOODMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DYANN BERNATZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC BOWLER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIE BROWNE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRAVIS DRILLING | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEREN EICHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FARLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MICCICHE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMALIA MOHR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AL NIKNABARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TUYEN PHAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY RATHFELDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AVALY SCARPELLI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SCHLESINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK WELLS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $153,859 | $18,283 |
| STEVEN WYTCHELEY | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 50 | $115,805 | $13,788 |
| TERRENCE PASCHAL | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| CINDY LAURILA | CHAIR EMERITUS Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| VANESSA STURGEON | CHARI ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AMANDA LOWTHIAN | TREAUSURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM MARK | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT GOODMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK GILLIGAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SHAWN MENASHE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WADE LANGE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BROOKE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AL NIKNABARD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIA DUNCAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TESSA PETERSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC FARLEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY HAMMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DYANN BERNATZ | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LISA DONALDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH NYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELLE MICCICHE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SCHLESINGER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 121 SW SALMON ST STE 1440, PORTLAND, OR 97204-2910
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK WELLS, 121 SW SALMON ST 1440, PORTLAND, OR 97204
- Signed the 990
- MARK WELLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 224-8684
- Website
- HTTPS://DOWNTOWNPORTLAND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCDONALD JACOBS PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF CLEAN & SAFE, INC. IS TO ENSURE THAT PORTLAND, OREGON'S DOWNTOWN IS THE BEST PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, SHOP, AND PLAY.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC SPACE SECURITY PROGRAM PROVIDES PUBLIC INFORMATION TO CITIZENS AND VISITORS AND SUPPORTS LAW ENFORCEMENT IN OBSERVING POSSIBLE CRIMINAL ACTIVITY, MAINTAINING RECORDS AND REPORTING SUCH ACTIVITY IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.THE FOLLOWING DIRECT EXPENSES WERE INCLUDED:GARDAWORLD $2,867,025OTHER (EQUIP/TECH, ETC.) - $120,259Expenses $2,987,284 · revenue $3,563,029
- PUBLIC SPACE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PERSONS AND PROMOTED COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION BY MAINTAINING CLEAN CITY SIDEWALKS AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES IN THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT.THE FOLLOWING DIRECT EXPENSES WERE INCLUDED:CENTRAL CITY CONCERN - $2,006,331CROW ABATEMENT - $60,144OTHER (TREE WELLS, ETC.) - $5,208Expenses $2,729,832 · revenue $3,255,957
- STREET LIGHTING PROGRAM: PROVIDED ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTING OF STREET TREES THROUGHOUT AREAS OF THE DISTRICT AND PROVIDED MULTIPLE LIGHT INSTALLATION PROJECTS. PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDED ADDING ADDITIONAL LIGHTS IN DESIGNATED AREAS OF THE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE ENHANCED LIGHTING TO PROMOTE ACTIVATION AND CRIME PREVENTION.THE FOLLOWING DIRECT EXPENSES WERE INCLUDED:LIGHTING EXPENSES - $573,225Expenses $622,121 · revenue $845,020
- PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAM PROMOTED AND ADVOCATED PUBLIC POLICIES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF THE DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT AS A FOCUS FOR BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL, GOVERNMENTAL, AND CULTURAL ACTIVITIES.PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING PROGRAM PROMOTED DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT VITALITY AND SAFETY THROUGH IMAGE ENHANCEMENT EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AN ANNUAL MULTI-MEDIA BRANDING CAMPAIGN, AND SPECIAL ACTIVATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN PORTLAND AREA.Expenses $1,798,886 · grants $4,250
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0923476
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S20Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,571,015
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,003,664
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,003,664 | $8,743,542 | $4,571,015 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,522,913 | $8,783,177 | $4,387,087 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,445,049 | $7,733,466 | $4,240,827 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,301,070 | $6,401,071 | $4,508,294 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 93-0923476).
Questions about CLEAN & SAFE INC
- What is the EIN of CLEAN & SAFE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEAN & SAFE INC is 93-0923476.
- Is CLEAN & SAFE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1994.
- Are donations to CLEAN & SAFE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLEAN & SAFE 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 CLEAN & SAFE 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 CLEAN & SAFE 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 CLEAN & SAFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARK WELLS.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLEAN & SAFE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 25 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,587 (MARK WELLS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CLEAN & SAFE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,003,664, expenses of $8,743,542 and total assets of $4,571,015 at year end.
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