Portland Workforce Alliance

EIN: 272964874 501(c)(3) Education

Portland, OR

Total Revenue
$819,676
Total Expenses
$629,944
Total Assets
$1,111,940
Net Assets
$1,100,664
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2010
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
Matt Hanson
Phone
5035776177
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Portland Workforce Alliance, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $820K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 53% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $190K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

PWA builds enduring partnerships between businesses and Portland-metro high schools. By providing students with career-learning opportunities, we enrich their academic knowledge, inspire them to graduate and help them make informed choices after high school. PWA helps young people find good careers and support the regions economic vitality.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $280,399

NW Youth Careers Expo-The NW Youth Careers Expo is the Northwests largest career-learning opportunity for high school students. It features approximately 200 booths hosted by employers and...

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NW Youth Careers Expo-The NW Youth Careers Expo is the Northwests largest career-learning opportunity for high school students. It features approximately 200 booths hosted by employers and postsecondary partners in all industry sectors and attracts thousands of students from area high schools. Its purpose is to 1 educate students about the amazing range of career opportunities in our region and the skills/education needed to pursue those jobs, and 2 help Oregon employers build an educated, skilled and diverse workforce. Sponsors cover event costs and suppport our year-round work with students and employers. The March 2024 Expo attracted 240 exhibitor booths hosted by 175 different vendors, engaged 740 volunteers and drew 5,078 students and educators from 70 high schools.

Program 2
Expenses: $258,200

Portland Workforce Alliance works year-round with high schools, employers, colleges and other postsecondary partners to create meaningful career-learning experiences that help high school students...

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Portland Workforce Alliance works year-round with high schools, employers, colleges and other postsecondary partners to create meaningful career-learning experiences that help high school students prepare for life after graduation. In the 2023-24 school year we served 8,867 students. We welcome all students, with extra outreach and support for students from underrepresented and marginalized communities. Every year, we create thousands of opportunities for high school students to discover their career aspirations. In a typical year, we provide Portland-area students with up to 10,000 career-learning experiences, including mentorships, career days, mock interviews, and the annual NW Youth Careers Expo.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $586,128
Program Service Revenue $215,543
Investment Income $17,864
Other Revenue $141
TOTAL REVENUE $819,676

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $407,980
Fundraising Expenses $41,986
Program Expenses $538,599
Other Expenses $221,964
TOTAL EXPENSES $629,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $819,676 $535,920 +0.5%
Expenses $629,944 $487,130 +0.3%
Net Income $189,732 $48,790 +2.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
29
Independent Members
29
Employees
5
Volunteers
1441

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
29
$0
Key Employees
1
$87,435
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Susan Nielsen Executive Director 040.00
Key Emp Highest
$87,435 $0 $87,435
Matt Hanson President 003.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cole Whitehurst Vice President 003.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jarryd Briggs Treasurer 003.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anna Yates Secretary 003.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Natalie Miller Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Sayler Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andre Goodlow Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Chris Morehead Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Malone Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Percival Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ebony Lawrence Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brooke Brownlee Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KD Parman Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Breanna Jackson Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Janet Rodriguez Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Courtney Wright Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Petra Callin Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brenda Neri-Wong Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Kleiner Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Victoria Cross Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keli Van Holde Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Dodier Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Grodem Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Robin Beavers Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Shugerman Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Mueller Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabriela Patino Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tania Sanchez Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Samantha Jordan Director 003.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $819,676 $629,944 $1,111,940 $189,732
2023 $535,920 $487,130 $774,388 $48,790
2022 $413,907 $351,831 $736,386 $62,076
2021 $405,791 $323,523 $754,558 $82,268
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