Mainspring Portland

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Organization Details

Formation Year

1974

Legal Domicile

Phone

5032335533

Tax Period

2022-10-01 to 2023-09-30

Mainspring Portland, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $348K in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue fell 33% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $2.1M represent 73 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To provide temporary emergency assistance to people in the Portland area who are unable to meet their basic needs, including food, clothing, and referral services. Clients include unemployed, under employed, families/individuals with physical or mental problems.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $314,294

Emergency Food - Mainspring facilitated the distribution of food, clothing, and personal care items, along with emergency mobile services to home-bound individuals and individuals with barriers that prevent them from accesssing our services on site. During the year ended September 30, 2023, Mainspring provided over 26,000 pounds of food. The organization promotes the healthy food initiative and receives fresh seasonal produce in partnership with the City of Portland Produce for the Poeple Community Gardens.

Program 2

Emergency Clothing and Household - Mainspring Portland facilitated the distribution of clothing and personal care items, along with emergency mobile services to home-bound individuals and individuals with barriers that prevent them from accesssing our services on site. During the year ended September 30, 2023, Mainspring Portland provided over 46,000 pounds of clothing and over 17,000 pounds of personal care items to children, families, and seniors in need.Additionally, the organization distributed a fare relief program that provides Tri-Met Public Transit passes and tickets to individuals that rely on this to access their jobs, medical appointments, and the local food pantry. Toiletries including toothpaste, dental floss, and toothbrushes are provided to promote oral and dental health and reduce the impact of dental caries in historically underserved communities. Toilet paper, soap, and other hygiene products are distributed to assist unemployed parents and individuals.

Program 3

Information and Referral - Mainspring facilitates contact with other area agencies who can provide resources beyond the services provided by Mainspring.

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

Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $315,516

Program Service Revenue $2,000

Investment Income $30,111

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $347,627

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $211,730

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $314,294

Other Expenses $138,259

TOTAL EXPENSES $349,989

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2022	2021	Change
Revenue	$347,627	$520,598	-0.3%
Expenses	$349,989	$305,079	+0.1%
Net Income	$-2,362	$215,519	-1.0%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$78,386

Total Directors

$123,838

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kyle Urban	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$78,386	$0	$78,386
Tamara Nava Islas	Dep Director	5.00	Director	$23,245	$0	$23,245
Lorren Snowwolf	Dep Director	5.00	Director	$22,207	$0	$22,207
Doug Robertson	Treasurer	0.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Diane Walker	Board Chair	6.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Gabrielle Bolivar	Secretary	5.00	Officer 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
2023	$347,627	$349,989	$2,102,904	$-2,362
2022	$520,598	$305,079	$2,105,265	$215,519
2021	$431,985	$364,625	$1,886,994	$67,360
2020	$386,596	$339,959	$1,820,023	$46,637
2019	$279,427	$322,516	$1,773,520	$-43,089
2018	$512,116	$609,802	$1,816,611	$-97,686