North-Northeast Business
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The North-Northeast Business Association is a non-profit that helps to promote and sustain the economic and business development of inner urban N/NE Portland. We are a voice, advocate, facilitator and catalyst for businesses and residents.
- Income
- $316,761
- Spending
- $309,775
- Spent on programs
- 50%
- Reserves
- -8.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 65%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 135
- Highest pay
- $64,656, president exec director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 228% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 34% on the year before.
Spending floor
8 of 1550% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
5 of 253 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
6 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $124,483 spent. The North Northeast Business Association (doing business as Soul District Business Association (SDBA) implemented our Navigator Program with a community-first approach focused on providing both high-touch, individualized support and impactful group-based services. Our team prioritized outreach to historically underserved entrepreneurs across Portlands N/NE neighborhoods, ensuring we were accessible, responsive, and culturally relevant. We provided 2,765 hours of one-on-one technical assistance to 82 unduplicated clients, with 49 receiving more than 10 hours of support. Services included help with business planning, access to capital, marketing strategies, licensing, and procurement navigation. In addition to direct TA, we hosted group workshops and peer learning cohorts that totaled 332.5 hours, engaging 73 unique business owners. We exceeded our goals by supporting 73 active businesses and helping launch 9 new ventures.
- $16,855 spent. Our program aimed to increase access, capacity, and representation in media production for Black and other BIPOC communities in Portland through culturally responsive, community-centered storytelling. We used technologyincluding digital editing tools, high-quality production equipment, and a mobile media studioto support: Hands-on media training for at least 30 Black/BIPOC participants, focused on digital storytelling, film production, and civic engagement; production and airing of 100 short films that elevate community voices and highlight social, economic, and health equity issues affecting our neighborhoods; broadcast of monthly 30-minute community film segments on Open Signal, showcasing participant work and amplifying underrepresented narratives; digital and mobile outreach tools that expand access to training and storytelling opportunities beyond a single locationespecially for those historically excluded from media production spaces. Ultimately, we sparked empowerment and opportunity by turning community members into storytellers, creators, and change agentswith the technology and training to match. With original films created by our internal team and interns, we advanced our goals of building media skills and centering Black voices.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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