FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND
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FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND is a nonprofit organization dedicated to adult and child mentoring, focusing on supporting youth in Portland as they navigate barriers to success. With an operating budget of $8.6 million and total revenue of $6.8 million, the organization provides each child with a salaried, professional mentor for 12 years, from kindergarten through high school graduation. FRIENDS collaborates with high-priority youth and their caregivers to set and achieve individualized goals, advocating for them across various systems, and does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue. For more information, visit www.friendspdx.org.
Mission Statement
FRIENDS - PORTLAND COMMITS TO STANDING ALONGSIDE OUR COMMUNITY'S YOUTH AS THEY WORK TO OVERCOME BARRIERS TO THEIR SUCCESS. EACH CHILD RECEIVES 1:1 SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FROM A SALARIED, PROFESSIONAL MENTOR (CALLED A FRIEND), FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION-12 YEARS, NO MATTER WHAT. FRIENDS WORK COLLABORATIVELY WITH HIGH-PRIORITY YOUTH AND THEIR CAREGIVERS TO SET AND ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALIZED GOALS, AS WELL AS ADVOCATE FOR THEM IN THE SCHOOL, CHILD WELFARE, HEALTHCARE, AND OTHER SYSTEMS THAT IMPACT THEM.
Cause Areas
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Adult and child mentoring
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND’s budget?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND reported an annual operating budget of around $8.6 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND support?
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND supports work in Adult and child mentoring.
Where does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND operate?
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND is headquartered in Portland, OR.
Who funded FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND recently?
In 2025, FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND received grants from AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC, FIRST GROWTH CHILDREN & FAMILY CHARITIES DBA CLASSIC WINES FOUNDATION, and THE OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND received in 2024?
The largest grant to FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND in 2024 exceeds $360 thousand.
What is FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND’s reliance on government grants?
FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN-PORTLAND relied on government grants for more than 15% of their total revenue in 2024.