Nonprofit · EIN 93-3073005
PLACE INITIATIVE
Tax-exempt · PORTLAND, OR 97209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $76,438 | $103,557 | -$27,119 | $23,237 | $453 | $22,784 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $93,000 | $43,097 | $49,903 | $49,903 | $0 | $49,903 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $75,574
- Program service revenue
- $864
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $824
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $61,871
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $707
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $102,018
- Other expenses
- $8
- Program services (functional)
- $22,025
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $49,903
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,237
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $453
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,784
- Cash, savings and investments
- $23,237
- Gross receipts
- $76,438
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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlynn Woodsong | Executive Director | 20 | $61,871 |
| Camille Cortes | Board Chair | 8 | $0 |
| Matt Lambert | Treasurer | 8 | $0 |
| Tanya Paglia | Secretary | 4 | $0 |
| Ross Plattel | Vice Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Padriac Steinschneider | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Yangbo Du | Board member | 4 | $0 |
| Ira Feldman | Board member | 2 | $0 |
| Bruzenskey Bois | Board member | 4 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garlynn Woodsong | Executive Director | 12 | $43,097 |
| Camille Cortes | Chair | 20 | $0 |
| Mallory Baches | Former Vice Chair | 0 | $0 |
| Matt Lambert | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Tanya Paglia | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Ross Plattel | Board member | 1.5 | $0 |
| Brian Falk | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Baxter Hankin | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Padriac Steinschneider | Board member | 1.5 | $0 |
| Laura Clemons | Board member | 1 | $0 |
| Yangbo Du | Board member | 2 | $0 |
| Ira Feldman | Board member | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 239 NW 13TH AVE STE 303, PORTLAND, OR 97209-2927
- In care of
- % GARLYNN G WOODSONG
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Garlynn Woodsong, Executive Director
- Phone
- (503) 936-9873
- Website
- www.placeinitiative.org
Mission
Proactive Leadership Advocating for Climate and Equity (PLACE) Initiative works for climate action with equitable outcomes, to achieve people-centric solutions to the climate-driven challenges of our future.
Program accomplishments
- In 2024, PLACE Initiative continued advancing equitable climate action by supporting community-driven planning and policy innovation. We provided direct technical assistance to four rural Appalachian towns through the Appalachian Regional Commission-funded "What's Next East Kentucky?!" initiative, guiding local leaders and residents through the PLACE Assessment process to identify opportunities for climate resilience, economic revitalization, and housing security. PLACE co-hosted the Transportation, Mobility, and the Public Realm Urban Thinkers Campus as part of the Place Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas, in partnership with ULI NWA, convening over 150 professionals, advocates, and community members. Participants developed actionable strategies to shift transportation investment toward walkable, people-centered systems aligned with climate, equity, and fiscal responsibility goals. Through our Climate-Ready Corridors campaign, we collaborated with local and regional partners to promote infill development, cooperative housing models, and climate-adaptive infrastructure along key corridors in Portland, Oregon and beyond. PLACE supported policy research and public engagement around equitable urban growth, scenario planning tools, and disaster response hubs, including tactical neighborhood hub pilot designs. PLACE also contributed to national thought leadership through participation in the UN-Habitat World Urban Campaign, CNU Cascadia, and multiple webinars and publications, reaching over 5,000 individuals through digital and in-person programming in 2024.Expenses $22,025
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 93-3073005
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C01)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,237
- Income (IRS master file)
- $76,438
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $76,438 | $103,557 | $23,237 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $93,000 | $43,097 | $49,903 | XML |
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 93-3073005).
Questions about PLACE INITIATIVE
- What is the EIN of PLACE INITIATIVE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PLACE INITIATIVE is 93-3073005.
- Is PLACE INITIATIVE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to PLACE INITIATIVE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PLACE INITIATIVE 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 PLACE INITIATIVE 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 PLACE INITIATIVE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of PLACE INITIATIVE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $61,871 (Garlynn Woodsong, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PLACE INITIATIVE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $76,438, expenses of $103,557 and total assets of $23,237 at year end.
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