Nonprofit · EIN 26-0302137
NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97239
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,323,090 | $5,195,593 | $127,497 | $2,316,371 | $707,693 | $1,608,678 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,278,508 | $2,872,406 | $406,102 | $1,544,515 | $64,050 | $1,480,465 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $1,873,927 | $1,388,000 | $485,927 | $1,097,585 | $22,873 | $1,074,712 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,096,912
- of which government grants
- $2,677,649
- Membership dues
- $9,851
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $24,370
- Other revenue
- $201,808
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,343,702
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,592,215
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $23,806
- Accounting fees
- $80,894
- Occupancy
- $72,062
- Travel
- $40,923
- Program services (functional)
- $4,221,571
- Management and general (functional)
- $734,158
- Fundraising (functional)
- $239,864
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,544,515
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,316,371
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $707,693
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,608,678
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,149,138
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,608,678
- Gross receipts
- $5,323,090
- Employees
- 22
- Year formed
- 2005
- State of legal domicile
- OR
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES PARKER | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $223,323 | $8,695 |
| MARISSA AHERN-COBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KALISKA DAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON EAGLEHEART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF FITZPATRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HERB FRICKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GEORGE | 1ST VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANI PENSION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EDMUND SHERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RIKO TANNENBAUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES PARKER | EXECUTIVE DI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $197,308 | $14,520 |
| MARISSA AHERN-COBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DIRELLE CALICA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KALISKA DAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| PRESTON EAGLEHEART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| HERB FRICKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JON GEORGE | 1ST VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANI PENSION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| EDMUND SHERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| RIKO TANNENBAUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARISSA AHERN-COBB | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DIRELLE CALICA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KALISKA DAY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| PRESTON EAGLEHEART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JON GEORGE | 1ST VICE PRE Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TIFFANI PENSION | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDMUND SHERMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RIKO TANNENBAUM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6500 S MACADAM AVE STE 175, PORTLAND, OR 97239-3450
- In care of
- % LESLIE DAVIDSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EDMUND SHERMAN, 44445 SW BARBUR BLVD SUITE 105, PORTLAND, OR 97239
- Signed the 990
- JAMES PARKER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 894-4525
- Website
- NWNC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- RICHARD R HARRIS CPA
Mission
THE ADVANCEMENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN BUSINESSES THROUGH PUBLIC PROMOTION.
Program accomplishments
- ECONOMIC JUSTICE/GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - THE ECONOMIC JUSTICE/GOV'T AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CEC & CTN) PROGRAM FOCUSES ON ADVOCACY, REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY POLICY ENGAGEMENT, AND CAPITAL PROJECTS. THIS PROGRAM AIMS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ADVOCATING FOR EQUITABLE POLICIES, REPRESENTING COMMUNITY INTERESTS IN GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, AND ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY POLICY INITIATIVES. ADDITIONALLY, IT SUPPORTS CAPITAL PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE COMMUNITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEVELOPMENT. THESE EFFORTS WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE THAT COMMUNITY VOICES ARE HEARD, EQUITABLE POLICIES ARE IMPLEMENTED, AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS ARE REALIZED.Expenses $490,354
- EDUCATION AND GROWTH/CLEAN ENERGY - A PROGRAM AREA FOCUSED ON FUTURE-READY INDUSTRIES INCLUDES INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT NATIVE COMMUNITIES BY CREATING JOBS IN THE CLEAN ENERGY SECTOR, PREPARING BUSINESSES FOR CLIMATE-RESILIENT CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS, AND REDUCING ENERGY COSTS FOR NATIVE HOMEOWNERS THROUGH RESIDENTIAL RETROFITS BY NATIVE CONTRACTORS. ADDITIONALLY, IT ENCOMPASSES CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT TO EQUIP INDIVIDUALS WITH TEH SKILLS NEEDED FOR THESE EMERGING INDUSTRIES. THESE PROGRAMS NOT ONLY ENHANCE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES AND SUSTAINABILITY BUT ALSO BUILD CAPACITY WITHIN NATIVE COMMUNITIES TO THRIVE IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE.Expenses $770,895
- TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - NO-COST TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NATIVE, ALASKAN NATIVE, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESS, AND COMMUNITIES IN OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND IDAHO. BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATING IN THE NATIVE TAP ARE ELIGIBLE TO ACCESS OUR CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND VETTED PROFESSIONAL SERVICE PROVIDER (PSP) NETWORK AT NO COST WHICH INCLUDE LEGAL SERVICES, ACCOUNTING AND BOOKKEEPING SUPPORT, CREDIT COACHING, TAX PREPARATION, HUMAN RESOUCE SUPPORT, MARKETING AND DESIGN, AND MORE. OUR PSP NETWORK IS MADE UP OF NATIVE, BLACK, INDIGENOUS, AND POC BUSINESSES SUPPORTING OUR ENTERPRENEURIAL JOURNEY.Expenses $1,669,557
- ONE PROGRAM/STARTUP OPERATING GRANTS - CAPACITY GRANTS SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE NWNC BY IMPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE, STAFF DEVELOPMENT, AND PROGRAM QUALITY. THEY CONTRIBUTE TO OUR FINANCIAL STABILITY THROUGH DIVERSIFIED FUNDING AND OPERATIONAL RESERVES, SUPPORT STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EVALUATION, AND ENCHANCE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ADN COMMUNICATION. ADDITIONALLY, THESE GRANTS STRENGHTEN GOVERNANCE AND LEADRERSHIP, ENSURING WE ARE BETTER EQUIPPED TO ACHIEVE OUR MISSION EFFECTIVELY AND SUSTAINABLY.Expenses $1,290,765
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-0302137
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2007
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,316,371
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,323,090
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,323,090 | $5,195,593 | $2,316,371 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,278,508 | $2,872,406 | $1,544,515 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,873,927 | $1,388,000 | $1,097,585 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0302137).
Questions about NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER
- What is the EIN of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER is 26-0302137.
- Is NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
- Are donations to NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EDMUND SHERMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,323 (JAMES PARKER, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does NORTHWEST NATIVE CHAMBER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $5,323,090, expenses of $5,195,593 and total assets of $2,316,371 at year end.
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