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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2490769

PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON

Tax-exempt · MEDFORD, OR 97501

Financials

$61K$58K2022$97K$81K2023$112K$97K2024$68K$109K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990-EZ$67,861$108,811-$40,950$17,733–$17,733
June 30, 2025990-EZ$111,778$97,265$14,513$58,683–$58,683
June 30, 2024990-EZ$96,795$80,896$15,899$44,170–$44,170
June 30, 2023990$60,581$57,510$3,071$28,271$0$28,271
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Membership dues
$67,304
Investment income
$557

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$102,695
Other expenses
$6,116
Program services (functional)
$102,965

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$58,683
Total assets, end of year
$17,733
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$17,733
Cash, savings and investments
$17,733
Gross receipts
$67,861

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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STACEY LOWEPresident1$0
JOEL WIRTZSecretary1$0
CLINT OBORNTreasurer1$0
SHANNON WILSONDirector1$0
CAITLIN PLUMMERDirector1$0
CARL MACPHERSONDirector1$0
RICHARD BALSLEYDirector1$0
STACEY REDINGDirector1$0
ALEX REITERDirector1$0
JUSTIN MORTONDirector1$0
KATI DUNNDirector1$0
JENNIFIER MCGOWANDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STACEY LOWEPresident1$0
JOEL WIRTZSecretary1$0
CLINT OBORNTreasurer1$0
SHANNON WILSONDirector1$0
CAITLIN PLUMMERDirector1$0
CARL MACPHERSONDirector1$0
RICHARD BALSLEYDirector1$0
STACEY REDINGDirector1$0
ALEX REITERDirector1$0
JUSTIN MORTONDirector1$0
KATI DUNNDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CLINT OBORNDirector1$0
STACEY LOWEPresident1$0
JOEL WIRTZSecretary1$0
BROOK REINHARDTreasurer1$0
STACEY REDINGDirector1$0
CARL MACPHERSONDirector1$0
KATI DUNNDirector1$0
ERIK SWALLOWDirector1$0
JUSTIN MORTONDirector1$0
SHANNON WILSONDirector1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stacey LowePresident
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Joel WirtzSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Brook ReinhardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Clint ObornDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Stacey RedingDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carl MacphersonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Kati DunnDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erik SwallowDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Justin MortonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Shannon WilsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 W 6TH ST, MEDFORD, OR 97501-2710
Signed the 990-EZ
CLINT L, OBORN
Phone
(541) 779-5636
Return prepared by
Jackson County Accounting and Tax Servic

Mission

TO ADVOCATE FOR NONPROFIT PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICES ACROSS OREGON, BY PROMOTING ETHICAL WORKLOAD LIMITS, ADEQUATE COMPENSATION, AND FUTURE SAFEGUARDS TO RECRUIT AND RETAIN A STRONG AND CAPABLE PUBLIC DEFENDER WORKFORCE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.

990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • HIRING OF LOBBYING RESOURCES ALLOWED NONPROFIT PUBLIC DEFENSE OFFICES A VOICE AND PARTICIPATION IN THE CREATION OF OREGON LEGISLATIVE BILLS THAT SPECIFICALLY EFFECT THE PUBLIC DEFENSE WORKLOAD AND ASSOCIATED CASELOADS. THE BENEFICIARIES ARE THE ENTIRETY OF THE STATE OF OREGON PUBLIC DEFENSE WORKFORCE OF APPROXIMATELY 600 PUBLIC DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING NON-NONPROFIT ENTITIES.
    Expenses $34,322
  • HIRING OF LOBBYING RESOURCES PROVIDED NONPROFIT PUBLIC DEFENSE OFFICES A POINT PERSON AND A UNIFIED VOICE WITH OREGON STATE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES THAT DISCHARGE CONTRACTS TO NONPROFIT PUBLIC DEFENSE AGENCIES. THE BENEFICIARIES ARE THE ENTIRETY OF THE STATE OF OREGON PUBLIC DEFENSE WORKFORCE OF APPROXIMATELY 600 PUBLIC DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING NON-NONPROFIT ENTITIES.
    Expenses $34,322
  • ALLOWED A MORE UNIFIED VOICE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MORE CERTAINTY AND RETENTION OF INDIVIDUALS WITHHIN NONPROFIT PUBLIC DEFENSE OFFICES BY ENSHRINING CASELOAD LIMITS, AND COMPENSATION REQUIREMENTS IN GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS. THE BENEFICIARIES ARE THE ENTIRETY OF THE STATE OF OREGON PUBLIC DEFENSE WORKFORCE OF APPROXIMATELY 600 PUBLIC DEFENSE ATTORNEYS, INCLUDING NON-NONPROFIT ENTITIES.
    Expenses $34,321

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026990-EZ on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990-EZ on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2490769
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$17,733
Income (IRS master file)
$67,861

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZJune 2026$67,861$108,811$17,733XML
990-EZJune 2025$111,778$97,265$58,683IRS
990-EZJune 2024$96,795$80,896$44,170XML
990June 2023$60,581$57,510$28,271XML

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 88-2490769).

Questions about PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON

What is the EIN of PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON is 88-2490769.
Is PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2025.
Are donations to PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON 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 PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2026.
Who are the officers and directors of PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON?
The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PUBLIC DEFENDERS OF OREGON have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $67,861, expenses of $108,811 and total assets of $17,733 at year end.

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