Portland Harbor Community Coalition
Portland Harbor Community Coalition (PHCC) organizes frontline groups and individuals to heal the water, land, and air in and around the Wa' lúmt (Willamette River) federal Superfund area, …
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Founded in 2012, PHCC is a collective of groups and individuals elevating the most-impacted, historically or currently, in the billion dollar federal cleanup of the ten mile Willamette River Superfund site in what is now known as the Portland Harbor.
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Mission
Portland Harbor Community Coalition (PHCC) organizes frontline groups and individuals to heal the water, land, and air in and around the Wa' lúmt (Willamette River) federal Superfund area, polluted from over a century of heavy industrial activity. PHCC is a diverse collective, centering communities disproportionately impacted by exposures to toxins in decision-making and actions that address harms and secure community benefits, including a safer, healthier river and riverfront for future generations.
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· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Portland Harbor Community Coalition with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 30,143 environment charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPortland Harbor Community Coalition is a registered environment nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 862178469. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $511K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Portland Harbor Community Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 862178469. 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 Harbor Community Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Portland Harbor Community Coalition 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 Harbor Community Coalition has $511K in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Portland Harbor Community Coalition is classified as an Environment organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $511K in annual revenue.
No red flags have been detected for Portland Harbor Community Coalition. 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 Harbor Community Coalition 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). 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.
Founded in 2012, PHCC is a collective of groups and individuals elevating the most-impacted, historically or currently, in the billion dollar federal cleanup of the ten mile Willamette River Superfund site in what is now known as the Portland Harbor. Portland Harbor Community Coalition is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $511K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Portland Harbor Community Coalition are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Portland Harbor Community Coalition is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 862178469, 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.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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PORTLAND HARBOR COMMUNITY COALITION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (2)
Source: Public filings
2 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Is Portland’s Superfund site the key to fixing Ross Island? - OregonLive.com
An ‘Elegant Solution’ Emerges for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and a Troubled Tycoon - Willamette Week
Indigenous nations hold ceremony in Portland to breathe healing into Willamette River - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Portland Botanical Gardens Makes a Play for Riverfront Property - Willamette Week
JUST PDX - Portland State University
‘Without water, we have nothing’: Native, Indigenous communities return to North Portland for water ceremony - OregonLive.com
Water ceremony at Cathedral Park by Portland Harbor Community Coalition 2023 - OregonLive.com
Portland Harbor Community Grants - City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)
Opinion: Full remediation is the only answer for Portland Harbor Superfund site - OregonLive.com
Below the Surface: A People’s History of Portland Harbor - Street Roots
Activity timeline
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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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 2 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2023
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Portland Harbor Community Coalition
- What is Portland Harbor Community Coalition?
- Portland Harbor Community Coalition is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Portland, United States. Founded in 2012, PHCC is a collective of groups and individuals elevating the most-impacted, historically or currently, in the billion dollar federal cleanup of the ten mile Willamette River Superfund site in what is now known as the Portland Harbor.
- When was Portland Harbor Community Coalition founded?
- Portland Harbor Community Coalition was founded in 2023.
- Who leads Portland Harbor Community Coalition?
- Candice Jimenez serves as Board Chair.
- Where is Portland Harbor Community Coalition located?
- Headquartered in Portland, OR, United States.
- What is Portland Harbor Community Coalition's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Portland Harbor Community Coalition trustworthy?
- Portland Harbor Community Coalition has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Harbor Community Coalition's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 862178469.
- What is Portland Harbor Community Coalition's website?
- https://www.phccoalition.org