Program areas at Black United Fund of Oregon
Education/training - buf provides professional training to community based organizations in the areas of non-profit management board development, social issues, organizational efficiency & skill & leadership development. Buf also operates a non-profit resource library & computer resource center to be used by non-profit groups, provide support to non-profit organizations. During the year ended june 30, 2023, 300 youth and young adults were served through postsecondary programming, leadership development, college scholarships, support for college applications and more.
Community development/philantrophy - buf partners with neighborhood organizations & residents to initiate community problem solving efforts that identify unmet social economic development needs in Oregon's low income communities. The issues are addressed thru a wide range of collaborative programs that include healthcare, education, economic development & neighborhood revitalization. Thru educational & outreach initiatives, buf increases awareness to social, economic & cultural significance of philantrophy, builds the capacity of individuals to give & encourage greater philantropic awareness. During the year ended june 30, 2023, 28 grantees received 34,000 to support culturally-specific, small nonprofits to help them weather the impact of covid 19. Collectively these organizations impacted 3,000 youth and young adults in Oregon
Who funds Black United Fund of Oregon
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| CareOregon | 2023-12 | Grant Ops Support | $100,000 |
| The Oregon Community Foundation | 2023-12 | K12 Education | $91,390 |
| Collins Foundation | 2023-12 | Bem Grant To Support the Northwest Xcelerator Project To Provide Education, Engagement, Empowerment, and Investment, To Ensure A Just and Equitable Transition To A Clean Energy Economy By Increasing Participation in Climate Solutions Within Black and Underserved Communities in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington Counties | $50,000 |
| ...and 18 more grants received totalling $523,572 |
Personnel at Black United Fund of Oregon
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Lm Alaiyo Foster | President and Chief Executive Officer | $132,725 | 2024-06-30 |
| Lozelle Mathai | Chief Finance Officer | | 2023-09-18 |
| Trina Huff | Finance Director | | 2023-09-18 |
| Rontisha Davis | Board Liaison and Executive Office | | 2023-12-17 |
Financials for Black United Fund of Oregon
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,886,597 | $3,723,197 | -49.3% |
| Program services | $7,394 | $0 | 999% |
| Investment income and dividends | $8,803 | $4,287 | 105.3% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $68,295 | $173,355 | -60.6% |
| Total revenues | $1,971,089 | $3,900,839 | -49.5% |
Organizations like Black United Fund of Oregon
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Red Ants Pants Foundation | 501(c)(3) | White Sulphur Springs, MT | $1,226,922 |
| District of Evansville of the Society of St Vincent de Paul | 501(c)(3) | Evansville, IN | $2,049,146 |
| Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO) | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $1,235,455 |
| Community Action Partnership of Oregon | 501(c)(3) | Salem, OR | $3,642,084 |
| Southwest Area Neighborhood Association | 501(c)(3) | Rochester, NY | $532,853 |
| Main Street Alabama | 501(c)(3) | Birmingham, AL | $2,070,985 |
| Hazelwood Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $2,782,271 |
| Oklahoma Native Assets Coalition (ONAC) | 501(c)(3) | Oklahoma City, OK | $1,040,073 |
| Black Leaders Detroit | 501(c)(3) | Detroit, MI | $2,083,363 |
| Rebuild Johnston Square Neighborhood Organization | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $551,658 |
Data update history
January 14, 2025
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from CareOregon August 30, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 28, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Corporate foundationsCivic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
State / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 2828 Ne Alberta St
- Portland, OR 97211
- Metro area
- Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
- County
- Multnomah County, OR
- Website URL
- bufor.org/Â
IRS details
- EIN
- 93-0843267
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1983
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
- NAICS code, primary
- 813410: Civic and Social Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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