COLUMBIA GORGE DEFENDERS

EIN: 934821521 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

HOOD RIVER, OR

Total Revenue
$2,265,806
Total Expenses
$2,159,836
Total Assets
$195,782
Net Assets
$181,470
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
RICHARD H BALSLEY
Phone
5413861661
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

COLUMBIA GORGE DEFENDERS, founded in 2023, is a community nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 2901% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $2.2M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEGAL DEFENSE TO COURT APPOINTED INDIVIDUALS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,265,806
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,265,806

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,802,949
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $2,074,980
Other Expenses $356,887
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,159,836

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,265,806 $75,500 +29.0%
Expenses $2,159,836 N/A N/A
Net Income $105,970 $75,500 +0.4%
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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
19
Volunteers
N/A

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
$154,000
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RICHARD H BALSLEY EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$154,000 $0 $154,000
T C SULLIVAN ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$128,800 $0 $128,800
JARRETT C GLASS ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$126,400 $0 $126,400
SEAN M PANK ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$126,400 $0 $126,400
JACK MORRIS ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$124,000 $0 $124,000
JOSHUA M GUMS ATTORNEY 40.00
Highest
$116,500 $0 $116,500
JONAS BEDNAREK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT F BROWN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CERYS ST JOHN RICHTER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARIEL BEVIER TREASURER 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
QUINN OPPENHEIM PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer
$0 $0 $0
NANCY RIMMER SECRETARY 0.50
Officer
$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
2024 $2,265,806 $2,159,836 $195,782 $105,970
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