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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Portland Harbor Community Coalition

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.

Founded
Headquarters
Portland, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
C99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar environment in United States
Program spending This charity: 86%
Peer average: 72%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
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)
$0.86
Program$0.86
86% to programs beats the peer average (72%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

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
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 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
86% 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

From filings and published profiles

Employees
4

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

CA
Candice J••••••
Board Chair

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Is Portland’s Superfund site the key to fixing Ross Island? - OregonLive.com
Apr 2026
www.oregonlive.com
An ‘Elegant Solution’ Emerges for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site and a Troubled Tycoon - Willamette Week
Mar 2026
www.wweek.com
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Indigenous nations hold ceremony in Portland to breathe healing into Willamette River - Oregon Public Broadcasting - OPB
Sep 2024
www.opb.org
Portland Botanical Gardens Makes a Play for Riverfront Property - Willamette Week
May 2024
www.wweek.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
JUST PDX - Portland State University
Dec 2023
www.pdx.edu
‘Without water, we have nothing’: Native, Indigenous communities return to North Portland for water ceremony - OregonLiv
Sep 2023
www.oregonlive.com
Water ceremony at Cathedral Park by Portland Harbor Community Coalition 2023 - OregonLive.com
Sep 2023
www.oregonlive.com
Portland Harbor Community Grants - City of Portland, Oregon (.gov)
Oct 2022
www.portland.gov
Opinion: Full remediation is the only answer for Portland Harbor Superfund site - OregonLive.com
Oct 2019
www.oregonlive.com
Below the Surface: A People’s History of Portland Harbor - Street Roots
Jul 2018
www.streetroots.org

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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 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
Environment this charity 30,143
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

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 - 2 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 2 officers on file
  • 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 · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No 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