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PROUD GROUND

EIN 93-1290320 PORTLAND, OR

Revenue 2023
$10,403,303
Expenses 2023
$1,933,931

Program services were 89.4% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
L200
Classification
1000
Street
541 NE 20TH AVE STE 220

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

PROVIDE PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES USING THE LAND TRUST MODEL, UNDER WHICH PROUD GROUND ADMINISTERS SUBSIDY FUNDS TO BUY DOWN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF HOMES. RESALE PROVISIONS ENSURE HOMES' PERMANENT AFFORDABILITY.

  • HOMEBUYER, HOMEOWNER AND OUTREACH SERVICESCOMMUNITY OUTREACH DELIBERATE RESEARCH AND DIALOGUE RESULTED IN AN OUTREACH STRATEGY THAT HAS INCREASED THE ORGANIZATIONS SERVICE TO COMMUNITIES OF COLOR AND STRENGTHENED ITS ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND AND BREAK DOWN BARRIERS FOR THESE HOUSEHOLDS. THE ORGANIZATION USES A COMBINATION OF GRASS ROOTS ACTIVITIES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND OUTREACH STRATEGIES TO REACH UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATIONS HOMEOWNERSHIP PROGRAM AND HOME BUYING OPPORTUNITIES. ALL OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCORPORATE CULTURALLY-RESPONSIVE MATERIALS AND METHODS, WITH TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETERS PROVIDED TO NON-ENGLISH SPEAKERS.HOME BUYER EDUCATION AND COUNSELING A KEY COMPONENT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES IS ITS HUD-APPROVED, EDUCATION AND COUNSELING PROVIDED TO PROSPECTIVE AND ACTIVE HOME BUYERS. HUD AND NEIGHBORWORKS CERTIFIED COUNSELORS ASSIST HOUSEHOLDS WORKING TOWARDS MORTGAGE READINESS THROUGH INDIVIDUAL COACHING AND REFERRAL TOPICS THAT INCLUDE DEBT REDUCTION; IMPROVING CREDIT SCORES; BUDGETING; AND CREATING A SAVINGS PLAN. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS AND WORKSHOPS.HOMEBUYER CRITERIA ALL OF THE ORGANIZATIONS HOMEBUYERS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND:(1) THE ORGANIZATIONS FREE HOMEOWNERSHIP ORIENTATION CLASS;(2) HOMEBUYING 101 CLASS, AN 8-HOUR EDUCATION CLASS PROVIDED BY A SEPARATE, APPROVED ORGANIZATION.THESE EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS ARE IN ADDITION TO THE REQUIREMENTS THAT HOMEBUYERS MEET INCOME AND OTHER FUNDER-REQUIRED CRITERIA (E.G., FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER STATUS). POST-PURCHASE, HOMEOWNER SUPPORT TO PROMOTE HOMEOWNER STABILITY AND SUCCESS, THE ORGANIZATIONS HOMEOWNERS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF RESOURCES. POST-SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE THE OFFER OF HOME INSPECTIONS BY PROJECT MANAGEMENT STAFF, TOWARD HOME MAINTENANCE RECOMMENDATIONS; IDA MATCHING GRANTS FOR APPROVED HOME REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE PROJECTS AND FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES; HOMEOWNER NEWSLETTERS, SURVEYS, AND WORKSHOPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR; ASSISTANCE WITH HOME LOAN REFINANCING AND OTHER LENDER-RELATION ISSUES.MEMBERSHIP THE ORGANIZATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANYONE WHO LIVES OR WORKS IN PROUD GROUNDS SERVICE AREA AND DONATES AT LEAST $25 A YEAR; ALL THE ORGANIZATIONS HOMEOWNERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ISSUES REGULAR NEWSLETTERS AND ONE ANNUAL REPORT TO ALL MEMBERS, STAKEHOLDERS, DONORS, AND FUNDERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HOLDS AN ANNUAL MEETING AT WHICH MEMBERS AND OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE RECEIVE AN ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATE AND ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UNLESS THE ELECTION IS CONDUCTED BY MAIL.RESALE OF HOMES THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES THE RESALE OF HOMES ON LAND HELD IN TRUST TO NEW ELIGIBLE HOMEOWNERS. FROM 1999 TO 2023, THERE HAVE BEEN ONE HUNDRED EIGHT (114) SUCH SALES.

    Expenses $1,391,612 · Grants $206,556 · Revenue $264,144

  • ACQUISITION AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENTNEW CONSTRUCTION THE ORGANIZATION HAS PARTNERED WITH PRIVATE AND NONPROFIT DEVELOPERS TO DESIGN, FINANCE, AND CONSTRUCT HOMES TO SELL TO INCOME-QUALIFIED BUYERS. THE ORGANIZATION EITHER OWNS THE LAND OR WILL RECEIVE THE TITLE TO THE LAND WHEN THE IMPROVEMENTS ARE SOLD TO A NEW HOMEOWNER. IN 2010, CONDOMINIUMS FIRST ENTERED THE ORGANIZATIONS PORTFOLIO. WITH CONDOMINIUMS, THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A DEED COVENANT. FROM 1999 THROUGH THE END OF 2023, PROUD GROUND AND ITS PARTNERS BUILT 40 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND 179 RESIDENCES IN MULTI-FAMILY SETTINGS THAT ARE NOW OCCUPIED BY HOMEOWNERS.PROUD GROUND IS PURSUING THE ROLE OF LEAD DEVELOPER IN NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS DUE TO OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD MORE INVENTORY TO MEET THE STRATEGIC GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. EACH OPPORTUNITY FOR PROUD GROUND TO SERVE AS LEAD DEVELOPER IN NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WILL BE THOROUGHLY EXAMINED BY BOARD AND STAFF TO DETERMINE PROJECT FEASIBILITY. PROUD GROUND IS CURRENTLY WORKING WITH DEVELOPERS ON NEW SPIRIT VILLAGE, AN 83 UNIT DEVELOPMENT IN MEDFORD, OREGON, AS WELL AS NET ZERO DEVELOPMENTS IN PORTLAND WITH FUNDING FROM THE PORTLAND CLEAN ENERGY FUND.BUYER-INITIATED GRANTS OFTEN FUNDS ARE PROVIDED FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE/SOURCES TO OFFER HOME BUYERS GRANTS WITH WHICH TO PURCHASE HOMES ON THE OPEN MARKET; THE AMOUNT OF THE GRANT BUYS DOWN THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE HOME, MAKING IT AFFORDABLE TO LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYERS. OFTEN THE GRANTS COME WITH GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS AND/OR REQUIRE THAT A PORTION OF THE GRANT BE USED TOWARD NECESSARY REPAIRS AND/OR ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES. ALL HOMES PURCHASED WITH SUCH GRANTS BECOME PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PORTFOLIO OF PERMANENTLY AFFORDABLE HOMES, WITH PROUD GROUND RECEIVING TITLE TO THE LAND. FROM 1999 TO DECEMBER 31, 2023, 212 BUYER-INITIATED GRANTS HAVE BEEN ADMINISTERED.ACQUISITION REHAB OFTEN FUNDS ARE PROVIDED TO THE LLC TO PURCHASE AND RENOVATE DISTRESSED HOMES. AFTER FULL RENOVATION, THE HOMES ARE OFFERED FOR SALE TO INCOME-QUALIFIED BUYERS. SINCE 1999, FIFTY SEVEN (57) HOMES HAVE BEEN ACQUIRED, RENOVATED AND SOLD THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.OTHER OCCASIONALLY EQUITY IN A HOUSE OR CONDOMINIUM IS DONATED TO THE ORGANIZATION WHEN SOLD TO A QUALIFIED HOMEBUYER. BETWEEN 1999 AND DECEMBER 31, 2023, EIGHT (8) HOMES ENTERED PROUD GROUNDS PORTFOLIO THIS WAY.

    Expenses $337,024 · Revenue $215,433

As filed on the 2023 return.

Officers and directors · 2023

As listed in Part VII of the 2023 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • DIANE LINN

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $95,786
    From this org
    $86,954
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $8,832
    Hours/week
    40

  • DOMINIQUE MERRYWEATHER

    Executive Dir.

    Total calculated
    $54,605
    From this org
    $51,377
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,228
    Hours/week
    40

  • CLAIRE HALL

    CO-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • VICTOR CAESAR

    CO-CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • ADAM BOESEL

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • DEBORAH STEIN

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MARTIN CORNEJO TORRES

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • PEDRO CRUZ

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • SHARON WADE ELLIS

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • KARIN KEY

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • MATINA KAUFFMAN

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • CARLENE LODESKI

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • GARRETT STEPHENSON

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JORDAN MCNACK

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • WENDA TAI

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • STACEY TRIPLETT

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • NAZDAR ZADA

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • BENJAMIN MELLES

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

  • JOSEPH PORTILLO

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

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. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2023
    Revenue
    $10,403,303
    Expenses
    $1,933,931
    Contributions
    $9,894,144
    Grants paid
    $206,556
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $6,473,930
    Expenses
    $1,272,092
    Contributions
    $5,974,837
    Grants paid
    $15,000

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,417,473
    Expenses
    $1,059,111
    Assets (EOY)
    $36,459,662

  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,974,132
    Expenses
    $2,443,486
    Assets (EOY)
    $31,106,768

  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $6,974,132
    Expenses
    $2,443,486
    Assets (EOY)
    $31,106,768

  • 2020 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported

  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $4,107,785
    Expenses
    $994,450
    Assets (EOY)
    $27,837,769

  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,734,668
    Expenses
    $883,682
    Assets (EOY)
    $24,436,577

  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $1,845,679
    Expenses
    $764,586
    Assets (EOY)
    $22,730,736

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Taxable family

From Schedule R Parts I, III and IV: entities that legally are the filer, and taxable partnerships, corporations and trusts it is related to. These record ownership and control, not shared board members or money.

Disregarded entities on its 2023 return

  • PCLT DEVELOPMENT LLC

    DEVELOP REAL ESTATE FOR QUALIFIED LOW INCOME FAMILIES · OR · assets $4,020,509

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 26 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2023, the newest we have parsed for this organization.