OREGON ASSN OF MINORITY ENTREPRENE

EIN: 943058546 501(c)(3)

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$523,533
Total Expenses
$559,727
Total Assets
$171,620
Net Assets
$79,323
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
MEL JONES
Phone
5032497744
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

OREGON ASSN OF MINORITY ENTREPRENE, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit that reported $524K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year.

Mission

ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR ETHNIC MINORITIES IN THE STATE OF OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON STATE AND THEREBY REDUCING RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $74,211 Revenue: $13,020

OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS (OAME) PROVIDED FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, VETERAN-OWNED, AND EMERGING SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT 2025. DURING THE YEAR, OAME...

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OREGON ASSOCIATION OF MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS (OAME) PROVIDED FREE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MINORITY, WOMEN-OWNED, VETERAN-OWNED, AND EMERGING SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGHOUT 2025. DURING THE YEAR, OAME SUPPORTED MORE THAN 195 INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES, DELIVERING APPROXIMATELY 2,200 HOURS OF DIRECT ONE- ON-ONE ASSISTANCE. OAME ALSO ENGAGED WITH HUNDREDS OF ADDITIONAL SMALL BUSINESSES THROUGH OUTREACH, NETWORKING, AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THESE EFFORTS HELPED EMERGING ENTERPRISES STRENGTHEN OPERATIONS, CREATE JOBS, AND BUILD LONG-TERM ECONOMIC STABILITY IN TRADITIONALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES. OAMES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES INCLUDED TRAINING IN BOOKKEEPING, BUSINESS PLANNING, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS, AND COMMUNICATIONS. STAFF AND BUSINESS OWNERS PARTICIPATED IN ONGOING CAPACITY-BUILDING WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS AND PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS GROWTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $269,049 Revenue: $335,981

OAME ALSO HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW, WHICH ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,000 ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION, OAME HELD COFFEE & ISSUES AND CONTRACTORS FORUMS TWICE EACH MONTH, EACH DRAWING OVER 100...

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OAME ALSO HOSTED ITS ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND TRADE SHOW, WHICH ATTRACTED MORE THAN 1,000 ATTENDEES. IN ADDITION, OAME HELD COFFEE & ISSUES AND CONTRACTORS FORUMS TWICE EACH MONTH, EACH DRAWING OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS. THESE FORUMS FOSTERED MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE AMONG ENTREPRENEURS, CORPORATIONS, PUBLIC AGENCIES, CONTRACTORS, AND VETERAN-OWNED BUSINESSES, PROVIDING VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION, DISCUSS INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF OREGONS DIVERSE AND GROWING SMALL BUSINESS ECOSYSTEM.

Program 3
Expenses: $29,767 Revenue: $28,987

THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON BUSINESS AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE. IN 2025, OAME HOSTED A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY WHERE MORE THAN 20...

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THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDED SELECTED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH HANDS-ON BUSINESS AND RETAIL EXPERIENCE. IN 2025, OAME HOSTED A YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY WHERE MORE THAN 20 STUDENTS WORKED IN TEAMS TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE BUSINESS PLANS. THE PLANS WERE EVALUATED BY A PANEL OF BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS, AND THE TOP TEAMS RECEIVED AWARDS FOR INNOVATION AND PRESENTATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $145,020
Program Service Revenue $377,988
Investment Income $525
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $523,533

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $49,462
Fundraising Expenses $35,267
Program Expenses $373,027
Other Expenses $510,265
TOTAL EXPENSES $559,727

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $523,533 $570,987 -0.1%
Expenses $559,727 $767,872 -0.3%
Net Income $-36,194 $-196,885 -0.8%
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
7
Employees
3
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
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MATTHEW CALHOUN MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES FAISON MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUMMER FOWLER OAME CC CHAI 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NAIM HASAN MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NATASHA HENDRICKS TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MEL JONES CHAIR OF THE 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENYATTA TRICE SECRETARY 3.00
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
2025 $523,533 $559,727 $171,620 $-36,194
2024 $570,987 $767,872 $175,970 $-196,885
2023 $617,870 $667,190 $227,460 $-49,320
2022 $733,354 $673,292 $279,926 $60,062
2021 $586,033 $522,763 $219,864 $63,270
2020 $231,742 $191,448 $196,620 $40,294
2019 $352,560 $340,623 $168,178 $11,937
2018 $442,957 $393,451 $158,040 $49,506
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