Nonprofit · EIN 93-0867552
DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $908,486 | $645,343 | $263,143 | $1,544,344 | $68,573 | $1,475,771 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $772,298 | $763,880 | $8,418 | $1,265,583 | $108,923 | $1,156,660 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $791,226 | $801,071 | -$9,845 | $1,160,221 | $60,026 | $1,100,195 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $883,878
- of which government grants
- $197,865
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $35,531
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$32,278
- Other revenue
- -$10,923
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $113,869
- Other salaries and wages
- $311,234
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $520,572
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $12,038
- Accounting fees
- $10,570
- Travel
- $11,734
- Program services (functional)
- $479,690
- Management and general (functional)
- $70,693
- Fundraising (functional)
- $94,960
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,265,583
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,544,344
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $68,573
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,475,771
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,460,006
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $15,765
- Gross receipts
- $940,764
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 151
- Year formed
- 1975
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY JANE HUNT | INTERIM EXEC Officer | 40 | $84,500 | $7,517 |
| LAURA ELLSWORTH | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $41,615 | $8,023 |
| PATRICE MORRIS-BALL | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY O'HARA | PAST BOARD C Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MARQUARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS STOEGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUDREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AFSHAN NANJI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SANCHEZ | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAN AARON | MEMBER ORGAN Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MILLER WEBB HEATHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RESK HAYLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAHESHAMRITA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE WIRZ | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $110,660 | $15,089 |
| MARY JANE HUNT | INTERIM EXEC Officer | 40 | $6,539 | $735 |
| DANNY O'HARA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MARQUARD | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK WILLIAMS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS STOEGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB BOGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUDREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH HOOVER | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NORRINE SMOKEY-SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE MORRIS-BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AFSHAN NANJI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE RYMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONDRA TOOTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM SANCHEZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NATHAN WESTERLUND | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA ELLSWORTH | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JACKIE WIRZ | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $87,037 | $5,156 |
| LESLIE BROCK | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 40 | $15,936 | $1,434 |
| DOMINIC MARA | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANNY O'HARA | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS STOEGER | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE MARQUARD | SECRETARY Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY LASCHKEWITSCH | PAST CHAIR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROB BOGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN DUDREY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GOULDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH HOOVER | MEMBER AT LA Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NORRINE SMOKEY-SMITH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM SPANGLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNIFER WATSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICE MORRIS-BALL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AFSHAN NANJI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE RYMER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SONDRA TOOTELL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY JANE HUNT | INTERIM EXEC Officer | – | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 532, PORTLAND, OR 97207-0532
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- LAURA ELLSWORTH
- Signed the 990
- LAURA ELLSWORTH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (503) 494-7888
- Website
- WWW.DONATELIFENW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- JAMES E RICHMAN CPA
Mission
DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST'S MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES AND IMPROVE HEALTH THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONATION. SINCE 1975, DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST (DLNW) HAS ALIGNED AND SUPPORTED COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONATION AGENCIES, TRANSPLANT CENTERS, AND EDUCATORS. RECOGNIZED NATIONALLY FOR THE ACHIEVEMENT OF REGISTERING MORE THAN 2.5 MILLION OF OREGON'S LICENSED DRIVERS, PROGRAM EFFORTS FOCUS ON EDUCATING AND MOTIVATING CITIZENS OF OREGON AND SW WASHINGTON THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEERS, HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE OUTREACH, SOCIAL MEDIA, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES TO MAKE, REGISTER, AND SHARE THEIR DONATION DECISION.
Program accomplishments
- YOUTH EDUCATION: PROVIDES EDUCATION ON ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONATION IN AN AGE-APPROPRIATE WAY FOR AUDIENCES FROM SEVENTH GRADE ALL THE WAY UP TO COLLEGE LEVEL. DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST FORGES A CRITICAL LINK BETWEEN MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND EDUCATORS, PROVIDING CURRICULUM-BASED LEARNING, CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS, STUDENT PROJECTS, AND MANY OTHER RESOURCES. THE CURRICULUM IS DESIGNED TO EXPLAIN DONATION IN AN EDUCATIONAL, INTERACTIVE, AND INSPIRATIONAL WAY TO CULTIVATE A PRO-DONATION COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON GORECYCLEYOURSELF.COM. IN FY25, WE REACHED OVER 8,200 STUDENTS THROUGH OUR YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM.Expenses $98,265
- COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: BUILDS COMMUNITY AND SUPPORT AMONG DONOR FAMILIES, LIVING DONORS, TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS, PEOPLE ON THE WAITLIST, AND DONATION SUPPORTERS THROUGH EVENTS, MEDIA RESOURCES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, NETWORKING, AND MENTORING IN ORDER TO PROMOTE ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONATION. COLLABORATES WITH BUSINESSES, FAITH COMMUNITIES, CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHERS TO PROVIDE THOUGHTFUL, EDUCATIONAL, AND CULTURALLY- AND LINGUISTICALLY-SPECIFIC OUTREACH TO THE PUBLIC. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESOURCES CAN BE FOUND ON DONATELIFENW.ORG AND ON FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND OTHER SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS. IN FY25, WE REACHED NEARLY 10,000 PEOPLE THROUGH 149 DIFFERENT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES.Expenses $171,575
- LIVING KIDNEY DONATION INITIATIVES: PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS TO HELP EDUCATE MORE END-STAGE RENAL DISEASE PATIENTS ON TRANSPLANT AND LIVING DONATION. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE A WORKSHOP FOR PATIENTS WHO ARE LISTED FOR A TRANSPLANT TO EXPLORE LIVING DONATION, AND VARIOUS ONLINE AND PRINTED MATERIALS. ADDITIONALLY WORKS TO INCREASE AWARENESS AROUND LIVING DONATION IN THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH EVENTS, MEDIA, AND A VOLUNTEER-RUN COMMUNITY GROUP. IN FY25, WE REACHED OVER 1,200 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC TO EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE LIVING KIDNEY DONATION.Expenses $58,716
- VOLUNTEER PROGRAM: DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST'S VOLUNTEERS ARE THE HEART OF OUR MISSION, SHARING THEIR POWERFUL PERSONAL STORIES TO INSPIRE OTHERS TO REGISTER AS ORGAN, EYE, AND TISSUE DONORS. THEIR EXPERIENCES-WHETHER AS RECIPIENTS, DONOR FAMILIES, LIVING DONORS, OR ADVOCATES-BRING THE MESSAGE OF DONATION TO LIFE IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. THROUGH OUTREACH EVENTS, SCHOOL PRESENTATIONS, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, OUR TRAINED VOLUNTEERS BUILD UNDERSTANDING, FOSTER COMPASSION, AND MOTIVATE THOUSANDS TO SAY "YES" TO DONATION. IN FY25, WE HAD 150 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS WHO GAVE 1071 HOURS OF SERVICE.Expenses $151,134
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-0867552
- 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
- 1984
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E65L)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,544,344
- Income (IRS master file)
- $940,764
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $908,486 | $645,343 | $1,544,344 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $772,298 | $763,880 | $1,265,583 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $791,226 | $801,071 | $1,160,221 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $905,523 | $869,353 | $1,151,515 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 93-0867552).
Questions about DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST
- What is the EIN of DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST is 93-0867552.
- Is DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1984.
- Are donations to DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST 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 DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names LAURA ELLSWORTH.
- Who are the officers and directors of DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,500 (MARY JANE HUNT, INTERIM EXEC).
- How much revenue does DONATE LIFE NORTHWEST have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $908,486, expenses of $645,343 and total assets of $1,544,344 at year end.
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