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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3058546

OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS

Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97217

Financials

$733K$673K2022$618K$667K2023$571K$768K2024$524K$560K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$523,533$559,727-$36,194$171,620$92,297$79,323
December 31, 2024990$570,987$767,872-$196,885$175,970$11,907$164,063
December 31, 2023990$617,870$667,190-$49,320$227,460$0$227,460
December 31, 2022990$733,354$673,292$60,062$279,926$0$279,926
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$145,020
Membership dues
$101,064
Program service revenue
$377,988
Investment income
$525
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$44,496
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$49,462
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,983
Accounting fees
$38,745
Occupancy
$8,470
Travel
$632
Program services (functional)
$373,027
Management and general (functional)
$151,433
Fundraising (functional)
$35,267

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$175,970
Total assets, end of year
$171,620
Total liabilities, end of year
$92,297
Net assets, end of year
$79,323
Net assets without donor restrictions
$79,323
Gross receipts
$523,533
Employees
3
Year formed
1990
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW CALHOUNMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
JAMES FAISONMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
SUMMER FOWLEROAME CC CHAI
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
NAIM HASANMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
NATASHA HENDRICKSTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
MEL JONESCHAIR OF THE
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
KENYATTA TRICESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MATTHEW CALHOUNMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
DIANE DELGADOMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
DIMAS DIAZTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SUMMER FOWLERVICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
NAIM HASANMEMBER
Trustee or director
3$0
HERB YAMAMOTOCHAIR OF THE
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMUEL BROOKSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
FRED CARTERTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SAMUEL BROOKSBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
FRED CARTERTREASURER/SE
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
SUMMER GORDERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
RUDY TRUJILLOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ED WILSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
HERB YAMAMOTOVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2130 N KILPATRICK ST UNIT 17408, PORTLAND, OR 97217-0019
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
MEL JONES, 2130 N KILPATRICK STREET 17408, PORTLAND, OR 97217
Signed the 990
MOAYAD ZAHRALDDIN, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Phone
(503) 249-7744
Return prepared by
RICHARD R HARRIS CPA

Mission

ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES IN THE STATE OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON STATE AND THEREBY REDUCING RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS (OAME) PROVIDED FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, VETERAN-OWNED, AND EMERGING SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT 2025. DURING THE YEAR, OAME SUPPORTED MORE THAN 195 INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES, DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 2,200 HOURS OF DIRECT ONE- ON-ONE ASSISTANCE. OAME ALSO ENGAGED WITH HUNDREDS OF ADDITIONAL SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH OUTREACH, NETWORKING, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THESE EFFORTS HELPED EMERGING ENTERPRISES STRENGTHEN OPERATIONS, CREATE JOBS, AND BUILD LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY IN TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. OAMES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES INCLUDED TRAINING IN BOOKKEEPING, BUSINESS PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS. STAFF AND BUSINESS OWNERS PARTICIPATED IN ONGOING CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS GROWTH.
    Expenses $74,211 · revenue $13,020
  • OAME ALSO HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW, WHICH ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,000 ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION, OAME HELD COFFEE & ISSUES AND CONTRACTORS FORUMS TWICE EACH MONTH, EACH DRAWING OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS. THESE FORUMS FOSTERED MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE AMONG ENTREPRENEURS, CORPORATIONS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, CONTRACTORS, AND VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES, PROVIDING VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION, DISCUSS INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF OREGONS DIVERSE AND GROWING SMALL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM.
    Expenses $269,049 · revenue $335,981
  • THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON BUSINESS AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE. IN 2025, OAME HOSTED A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY WHERE MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS WORKED IN TEAMS TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLANS. THE PLANS WERE EVALUATED BY A PANEL OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, AND THE TOP TEAMS RECEIVED AWARDS FOR INNOVATION AND PRESENTATION.
    Expenses $29,767 · revenue $28,987

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3058546
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1991
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
4139 (1 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$171,620
Income (IRS master file)
$523,533

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$523,533$559,727$171,620XML
990December 2024$570,987$767,872$175,970XML
990December 2023$617,870$667,190$227,460XML
990December 2022$733,354$673,292$279,926XML
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 94-3058546).

Questions about OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS

What is the EIN of OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS is 94-3058546.
Is OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1991.
Are donations to OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS 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 OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS 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 OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS 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 OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names MEL JONES.
Who are the officers and directors of OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTR EPRENEURS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $523,533, expenses of $559,727 and total assets of $171,620 at year end.

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