EIN 93-0579286

Solve

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
23
State
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
Solve's mission is to improve the environment and build a legacy of stewardship by bringing Oregonians together. Their vision is healthy water, land, and air in Oregon. One of their largest activities is the Oregon spring clean up, where volunteers clean up illegal dumpsites, remove invasive vegetation, and plant native trees. They also connect like-minded volunteers in Portland through Detrash Portland to tackle litter issues. They provide support for events throughout the city and offer cleanup supplies, safety information, and disposal assistance. Solve is located in Portland, OR.
Total revenues
$2,277,596
2023
Total expenses
$1,992,415
2023
Total assets
$4,806,317
2023
Num. employees
23
2023

Program areas at Solve

Detrash portland connects like-minded volunteers who want to tackle the issue of litter in portland. Each week, we support events throughout the city and provide cleanup supplies, safety information, and disposal assistance for any who would like to improve their neighborhood through the simple act of cleaning up.
Oregon spring clean up - one of the largest earth day activities in the nation, Oregon spring clean up projects take place around the state involving volunteers in illegal dumpsite and neighborhood litter cleanups, invasive vegetation removal, native tree and shrub plantings and maintenance of watershed restoration sites.
Beach and riverside cleanup - thousands of volunteers pick up trash, pull invasive vegetation and plant native trees along our waterways and beaches to improve wildlife habitat, erosion control and water quality.
Project Oregon, Oregon adopt-a-river, Oregon adopt-a-beach, pick it up! Portland.

Grants made by Solve

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Cultivate InitiativesHauling and Disposal of Litter$5,869

Who funds Solve

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Oregon Community FoundationEnvironment$85,135
OnPoint Community Credit UnionCommunity Outreach$45,000
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$35,375
...and 17 more grants received

Personnel at Solve

NameTitleCompensation
Kris CaricoChief Executive Officer$136,423
Sara ListerFinance Director$86,082
Josh KellerDevelopment Director
Taylor NeitzkeProgram Director
Stefanie Wich-HerrleinCommunications Manager
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Solve

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,126,786
Program services$109,325
Investment income and dividends$23,543
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$12,871
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$5,071
Total revenues$2,277,596

Form 990s for Solve

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-17990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $28,518 from The Blackbaud Giving Fund
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from OnPoint Community Credit Union
March 18, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
January 20, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationEnvironment
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1501 SW Jefferson St
Portland, OR 97201
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
solveoregon.org/ 
Phone
(503) 844-9571
Facebook page
SOLVEOregon 
Twitter profile
@solveinoregon 
IRS details
EIN
93-0579286
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C60: Environmental Education
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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