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  • Eugene, OR
  • Tax-exempt since Dec. 2008
  • EIN: 26-1535453

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security / International Development, Relief Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$481k (2024)

Expenses
$375k (2024)

Total Assets
$187k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$35.1k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$481,404
Expenses
$374,618
Net Income
$106,786
Net Assets
$151,502
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $474,481
98.6%
Program Services $1,114
0.2%
Investment Income $793
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,016
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,131
12.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,686
3.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $186,562
Total Liabilities $35,060
Net Assets $151,502
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paulomi Bhattacharyya (Co Exec Dire) $46,132 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Delanson Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samba Gadjiko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aida Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Binta Mamadou (Diector) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 4, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$367,968
Expenses
$336,960
Net Income
$31,008
Net Assets
$44,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $365,816
99.4%
Program Services $1,746
0.5%
Investment Income $406
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $41,916
12.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,760
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,467
Total Liabilities $1,751
Net Assets $44,716
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paulomi Bhattacharyya (Co Executive) $41,916 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Delanson Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samba Gadjiko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aida Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Binta Mamadou (Diector) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 18, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$380,181
Expenses
$355,980
Net Income
$24,201
Net Assets
$13,708
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $378,621
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,560
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,142
23.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,040
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,925
Total Liabilities $14,217
Net Assets $13,708
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Carson (Executive Di) $85,142 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samba Gadjiko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Delanson Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Aida Lewis (Director) $0 $0 $0
Binta Mamadou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Board Presid) $0 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 7, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$476,418
Expenses
$469,564
Net Income
$6,854
Net Assets
-$10,493
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $474,956
99.7%
Program Services $1,455
0.3%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,000
18.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,488
7.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,398
Total Liabilities $54,891
Net Assets -$10,493
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Carson (Executive Di) $85,000 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Samba Gadjiko (Director) $0 $0 $0
Delanson Hopkins (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Sept. 15, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$448,303
Expenses
$450,482
Net Income
-$2,179
Net Assets
-$17,347
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $445,948
99.5%
Program Services $2,282
0.5%
Investment Income $73
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $85,000
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,919
11.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,425
Total Liabilities $54,772
Net Assets -$17,347
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Carson (Executive Di) $85,000 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mina Remy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 16, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$459,015
Expenses
$510,763
Net Income
-$51,748
Net Assets
-$15,168
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $454,424
99.0%
Program Services $4,304
0.9%
Investment Income $287
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $79,744
15.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,099
12.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $37,641
Total Liabilities $52,809
Net Assets -$15,168
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michael Carson (Executive Di) $79,744 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mina Remy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 29, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$403,492
Expenses
$457,251
Net Income
-$53,759
Net Assets
$36,580
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $402,085
99.7%
Program Services $1,263
0.3%
Investment Income $144
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $108,240
23.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,722
9.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,195
Total Liabilities $31,615
Net Assets $36,580
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Louise Ruhr (Executive Di) $60,000 $0 $0
Barry Wheeler (Founder/Prog) $48,240 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Camille Staley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mina Remy (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 7, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$417,526
Expenses
$445,351
Net Income
-$27,825
Net Assets
$90,339
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $416,775
99.8%
Program Services $1,094
0.3%
Investment Income -$343
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,200
23.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $51,713
11.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,885
Total Liabilities $18,546
Net Assets $90,339
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Barry Wheeler (Founder/Prog) $0 $46,200 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Camille Staley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mina Remy (Director) $0 $0 $0
Louise Ruhr (Executive Di) $0 $60,000 $0
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990
Filed on May 11, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$425,042
Expenses
$372,355
Net Income
$52,687
Net Assets
$118,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $418,456
98.5%
Program Services $1,780
0.4%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $4,800
1.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $87,000
23.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $52,178
14.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,301
Total Liabilities $20,137
Net Assets $118,164
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Louise Ruhr (Executive Di) $51,000 $0 $0
Barry Wheeler (Founder/Prog) $36,000 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Chair) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
Emily Edwards (Director) $0 $0 $0
Camille Staley (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$347,409
Expenses
$358,400
Net Income
-$10,991
Net Assets
$64,767
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $345,408
99.4%
Program Services $1,994
0.6%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $75,750
21.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,292
13.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,056
Total Liabilities $17,289
Net Assets $64,767
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Louise Ruhr (Chief Operat) $41,700 $0 $0
Barry Wheeler (Chair/Exec) $34,050 $0 $0
Ron Taylor (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 26, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$280,897
Expenses
$277,612
Net Income
$3,285
Net Assets
$75,758
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,916
99.3%
Program Services $1,976
0.7%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $54,492
19.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,948
17.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,632
Total Liabilities $10,874
Net Assets $75,758
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Louise Ruhr (Chief Operat) $38,400 $0 $0
Barry Wheeler (Chair/Exec) $12,600 $0 $3,492
Ron Taylor (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Kay Miller (Director) $0 $0 $0
Fred Raley (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 9, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$279,978
Expenses
$274,179
Net Income
$5,799
Net Assets
$72,473
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $279,879
100.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $99
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,760
17.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,406
15.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $76,086
Total Liabilities $3,613
Net Assets $72,473
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Louise Ruhr (Chief Operat) $37,870 $0 $0
Barry Wheeler (Chair/Exec D) $0 $0 $8,890
Ron Taylor (Secretary/Tr) $0 $0 $0
Mary Tjosvold (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dr Susan Briggs (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joyce Leader (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 7, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$190,756
Expenses
$229,213
Net Income
-$38,457
Net Assets
$66,674
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $190,756
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $40,313
17.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,400
5.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $69,991
Total Liabilities $3,317
Net Assets $66,674

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$183,606
Expenses
$268,577
Net Income
-$84,971
Net Assets
$105,131
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $182,877
99.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $729
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $31,200
11.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,000
2.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,151
Total Liabilities $3,020
Net Assets $105,131

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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