Program areas at Merit PNW
Microenterprise training Initiatives & training served around 100 people in marion, polk, yamhill and surrounding counties through business development training, financial education, specialized business related workshops and access to capital.
Microenterprise training Initiatives & training offered 90+ of group training and group coaching to individuals interested in starting A business or expanding their business.
The asset building program: individual development account for small business and retirement account successfully graduated 8 individuals.
Who funds Merit PNW
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
| Grantmaker | Grantmaker tax period | Description | Amount |
|---|
| Collins Foundation | 2022-12 | Support Operations and Expansion of Services To Assist Small Businesses Owned and Operated By People of Color Living on Mid-To-Low Incomes in Primarily Rural Areas of Malheur, Marion, Polk, Umatilla, and Yamhill Counties | $35,500 |
| Ford Family Foundation | 2022-12 | Access To Capital in Rural Oregon | $25,000 |
Personnel at Merit PNW
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Victor Vasquez | Executive Director | $71,591 | 2023-05-15 |
| Maria Caballero | Secretary | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Maria Elena Guerra | Treasury | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Quinn Burke | Treasurer / Director | $0 | 2022-06-30 |
| Sara Curiel-Parez | President | $0 | 2022-06-30 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Merit PNW
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $242,851 | $142,951 | 69.9% |
| Program services | $27,410 | $15,737 | 74.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $0 | $0 | - |
| 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 | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $270,261 | $158,688 | 70.3% |
Organizations like Merit PNW
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Nevada Business Opportunity Fund | 501(c)(3) | Las Vegas, NV | $225,846 |
| Floreciendo | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $571,983 |
| Make-It Springfield | 501(c)(3) | Springfield, MA | $271,241 |
| Jamestown Regional Entrepreneur Center | 501(c)(3) | Jamestown, ND | $107,144 |
| Develop America | 501(c)(3) | Shorewood, WI | $845,550 |
| Assets Lancaster | 501(c)(3) | Lancaster, PA | $973,060 |
| Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW) | 501(c)(3) | Grand Rapids, MI | $1,075,296 |
| Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise Initiative | 501(c)(3) | Cincinnati, OH | $660,202 |
| Anewamerica Community Corporation | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $404,944 |
| Launch | 501(c)(3) | Chattanooga, TN | $1,180,931 |
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Ford Family Foundation December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,500 from The Collins Foundation November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 21, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Business and community development organizationsFamily service centersCharities
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 4494 River Rd N 111
- Keizer, OR 97303
- Metro area
- Salem, OR
- County
- Marion County, OR
- Website URL
- meritpnw.org/staffÂ
- Phone
- (503) 584-7314
IRS details
- EIN
- 41-2247717
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2007
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S43: Management Services for Small Business, Entrepreneurs
- NAICS code, primary
- 624190: Individual and Family Services
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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