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Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest

Portland forest school combines outdoor education and robust academics to develop a connection to the land, accountability to the community, common sense, limitless enthusiasm, and instill a genuine …

Portland Forest School

Education Portland, OR EIN: 931941286 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest

We are an outdoor forest school in the city of Portland, OR for Kindergarten - 8th grade students, where community, academics, and nature come together. Students journey outside and into nature every day. We have a nature-first, earth-skills based, education approach, we cultivate resilience and gr

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

Portland forest school combines outdoor education and robust academics to develop a connection to the land, accountability to the community, common sense, limitless enthusiasm, and instill a genuine curiosity for learning for students in the kindergarten through 8th grade.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B20
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.02%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.93
Program$0.93
93% to programs beats the peer average (74%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest is a registered education nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 931941286. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $542K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931941286. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest has $542K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $542K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We are an outdoor forest school in the city of Portland, OR for Kindergarten - 8th grade students, where community, academics, and nature come together. Students journey outside and into nature every day. We have a nature-first, earth-skills based, education approach, we cultivate resilience and gr Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $542K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931941286, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
93% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
10

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

KR
Krista M•••••••
Current Board President

Officers & trustees (10)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 18 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2023
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest

What is Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest?
Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Portland, United States. We are an outdoor forest school in the city of Portland, OR for Kindergarten - 8th grade students, where community, academics, and nature come together. Students journey outside and into nature every day. We have a nature-first, earth-skills based, education approach, we cultivate resilience and gr
When was Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest founded?
Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest was founded in 2023.
Who leads Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest?
Krista Mclellan serves as Current Board President.
Where is Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest located?
Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
What is Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest trustworthy?
Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest's registration number?
IRS EIN: 931941286.
What is Portland Forest School of the Pacific Northwest's website?
http://www.portlandforestschool.org