Totals
- Total revenue
- $3,507,490
- Total expenses
- $3,128,341
- Contributions and grants received
- $3,181,589
- Grants paid
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $266,814
- Investment income
- $3,172
- Other revenue
- $55,915
- Total assets, end of year
- $663,121
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $230,799
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $432,322
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $2,097,071
- Management and general expenses
- $798,649
- Fundraising expenses
- $232,621
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $2,097,071
Program services were 67.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$1,813,858
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$1,367,731
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$6,084
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2a · Program service revenue: Consulting Income
total $249,189 · related or exempt $249,189
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2b · Program service revenue: Program Fee Income
total $17,625 · related or exempt $17,625
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3 · Investment income
total $3,172 · related or exempt $3,172
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4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
total $0
-
5 · Royalties
total $0
-
6d · Net rental income or loss
total $0
-
7d · Net gain or loss
total $0
-
8c · Net income from fundraising events
total $0
-
9c · Net income from gaming
total $0
-
10c · Net income from sales of inventory
total $0
-
11a · Other revenue: Miscellaneuos Income
total $54,078 · related or exempt $54,078
-
11b · Other revenue: Product Sales
total $1,837 · related or exempt $1,837
-
11e · Other revenue, total
$55,915
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0
-
2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $0
-
3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0
-
5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $296,272 · program services $133,324 · management and general $103,694 · fundraising $59,254
-
6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0
-
7 · Other salaries and wages
total $1,066,026 · program services $734,165 · management and general $200,230 · fundraising $131,631
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0
-
9 · Other employee benefits
total $137,044 · program services $48,657 · management and general $88,387
-
10 · Payroll taxes
total $145,558 · program services $88,744 · management and general $56,814
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11a · Fees: management
total $0
-
11b · Fees: legal
total $26,825 · management and general $26,825
-
11c · Fees: accounting
total $25,950 · management and general $25,950
-
11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0
-
11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0
-
11f · Fees: investment management
total $0
-
11g · Fees: other
total $3,273 · management and general $3,273
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $12,123 · program services $8,346 · fundraising $3,777
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13 · Office expenses
total $16,526 · program services $10,770 · management and general $5,471 · fundraising $285
-
14 · Information technology
total $0
-
15 · Royalties
total $0
-
16 · Occupancy
total $96,828 · program services $63,850 · management and general $32,978
-
17 · Travel
total $170,364 · program services $136,162 · management and general $33,271 · fundraising $931
-
18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0
-
19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0
-
20 · Interest
total $7,766 · management and general $7,766
-
21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0
-
22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $47,963 · management and general $47,963
-
23 · Insurance
total $29,952 · program services $3,799 · management and general $26,153
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24a · Other expenses: Programming Contractors
total $411,454 · program services $369,786 · management and general $31,673 · fundraising $9,995
-
24b · Other expenses: Youth Scholarships & Stipends
total $121,296 · program services $121,296
-
24c · Other expenses: Partner Payments
total $106,341 · program services $106,341
-
24d · Other expenses: Software & Technology
total $92,560 · program services $68,098 · management and general $21,922 · fundraising $2,540
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24e · All other expenses
total $314,220 · program services $203,733 · management and general $86,279 · fundraising $24,208
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $58,622 · end of year $131,146
-
2 · Savings and temporary cash investments
end of year $0
-
3 · Pledges and grants receivable
end of year $0
-
4 · Accounts receivable
beginning of year $650,599 · end of year $150,000
-
5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people
end of year $0
-
6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons
end of year $0
-
7 · Other notes and loans receivable
end of year $0
-
8 · Inventories for sale or use
end of year $0
-
9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
end of year $0
-
10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$457,088
-
10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$75,113
-
10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $72,270 · end of year $381,975
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11 · Investments: publicly traded securities
end of year $0
-
12 · Investments: other securities
end of year $0
-
13 · Investments: program-related
end of year $0
-
14 · Intangible assets
end of year $0
-
15 · Other assets
end of year $0
-
17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $244,896 · end of year $22,555
-
25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $214,200 · end of year $208,244
-
27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $322,395 · end of year $432,322
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
The mission of ELSO Incorporated is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all. Significant programs and services at ELSO Incorporated include K-8 academic and enrichment programs for experiential nature based learning; secondary education programs focus on paid learning and introduction to career pathways in the natural and built environment. Post-Secondary programs focus on paid workforce development through college and career training with hands-on work experience. We host nature-focused community outreach events such as the Harvest Party. Our Community and Learning Services projects focus on redefining outdoor learning for community resilience. Programming has expanded to geographical regions beyond Oregon into SE Texas. The infrastructure of organizational finances accurately tracks both revenue and expenses attributed to activities outside of the Pacific Northwest.
Activities or mission (Part I)
The mission of ELSO Incorporated is to catalyze learning and expand access to positive career outcomes for a more just future for all.
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The Portland Vancouver Canopy Collective (PVCC) project brings together culturally-specific organizations working at the intersection of multicultural community resilience and environmental justice. Funded by the United States Forest Service in Year 1 of 5, this bold new effort will expand the number of street trees, increase living-wage green jobs, and make new family connections to nearby nature throughout Portland and Vancouver. Joining ELSO Incorporated are well-established partners including: The Blueprint Foundation, Access Recreation, I'm Hooked Inc., Lower Columbia Nature Network, PSU's Indigenous Nations Studies, Valadrian Creative & Consulting. Lending their support are government partners US Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Urban Wildlife Conservation Program, City of Vancouver Urban Forestry and Climate Action Team, Clark County Public Works, and Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership.The Youth Climate Education Project (YCEP) is a multi-year initiative in partnership with Prescott Elementary. Funded primarily by the City of Portland Clean Energy Fund in Year 2 of 4, ELSOs Studio Justice program guides students to develop their own designs for climate solutions at Prescott Elementary while community polling at our outreach events gather input from students, families, and teachers to determine priorities for climate solutions.Consulting Services are made up of key staff members, subject matter experts, and a core team of community consultants with a passion for shifting science education in the natural and built environments. Team members host workshops and trainings and presentations for local, national, and international conferences.Outreach events such as the Harvest Party are integrated into how each program operates. Hosted in partnership with the Prescott Family and Community Association, ELSOs Harvest Party connects NE Portland with local community organizations, essential services, and educational opportunities through a culturally responsive, family-friendly event hosted at Prescott Elementary School each fall.
Expenses $1,094,947 · Revenue $249,189
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Wayfinders Day Camp Program is a STEAMED-based camp for K - 8 students that combines science and nature helping kids develop their STEAM learning identity, environmental literacy and a life-long love for learning. Wayfinders camps offer week-long immersive adventures in nature, science projects, and guest lectures from professionals.
Expenses $364,585 · Revenue $17,625
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Studio Justice is a trio of paid after-school programming and outreach events for youth ages 14-20 to learn to use design as a tool enabling leadership and agency.After-school cohorts (eight weeks in length) teach architecture and drafting skills with mentorship and guest professionals exposing youth to design as a tool for justice.The Youth Design Forum is a paid opportunity for youth to engage in community project planning, with AECD firms showcasing designs and career paths in the industry.Engineering Day introduces 2nd8th graders to engineering careers through hands-on activities and guest speakers.
Expenses $348,612
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Tappin Roots Nature Educators is a paid environmental internship program for high school students. Internships provide learning experiences in conservation, monthly symposiums, and technical skill building for early career success. Tappin Roots seeks to train and empower the next generation of local and environmental leaders using Storytelling, Mentorship, Career exploration, Place-based learning, and Healing practices.
Expenses $288,927
As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.
Listed in Part VII
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Sprinavasa B Turner
Executive Director,Co Founder
- Total calculated
- $153,315
- From this org
- $153,315
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 45
Schedule J breakdown matched by us
- Base
- $153,315
- Bonus
- not reported
- Other
- not reported
- Deferred
- not reported
- Nontaxable benefits
- not reported
- Filer's total
- $153,315
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Kellianne Richardson PhD
Head of Operations,Co-Founder
- Total calculated
- $142,957
- From this org
- $142,957
- From related orgs
- $0
- Other
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
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Ka'sha Bernard
Board Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
-
Adam Rodriguez
Vice Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
-
Christen N Denson
Board Chair
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
-
Aminata Radia Sei
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
-
Andr Walcott
Board Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
-
Courtney Pettiford
Board Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 5
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.
Schedule J
Answered yes
None.
Answered no
- 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
- 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
- 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
- 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
- 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
- 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
- 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
- 7 · Other non-fixed payments
- 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception
Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 15 July 2026
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.2
- Source object
- 202631969349301738
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