Oregon Energy Fund
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Oregon Energy Fund meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
“to assist our neighbors in financial crisis with their energy bills to support household stability.”
Year, State Incorporated:
1989, OR
Also Known As:
HEAT Oregon
Oregon Energy Fund (OEF) reports that it provides energy bill assistance to low-income Oregonians, so they do not have to sacrifice food, rent, or medicine to pay for electricity. The organization operates in all 36 counties and partners with a network of community agencies and utility companies to distribute funds to those in need. In 2023, OEF reported it provided assistance to 3,524 people, including 1,357 children, 365 seniors, and 396 disabled/differently-abled individuals.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, Oregon Energy Fund's program expenses were:
| Program services | $1,737,386 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,737,386 |
Chief Executive
J. Brian Allbritton, Executive Director
Compensation*
$187,556
Chair of the Board
Victoria "Tori" L. Bryson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Senior Manager, Hoffman, Stewart & Schmidt, P.C.
Board Size
15
Paid Staff Size
5
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio
Fundraising costs were 3% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $2,697,217, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Oregon Energy Fund's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Investment income, net | $10,999 |
| In-kind contributions | $19,950 |
| Special event, net | $41,949 |
| Special project grant | $1,033,561 |
| Contributions | $1,601,757 |
| Total Income | $2,708,216 |
Programs: 90% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $2,708,216 |
| Total expenses: | $1,938,591 |
| Program expenses | $1,737,386 |
| Fundraising expenses | $87,071 |
| Administrative expenses | $114,134 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $769,625 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $2,869,806 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $3,718,546 |
| Total Liabilities | $239,825 |
| Total Assets | $3,958,371 |
Note: According to OEF's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023, the organization received in-kind contributions of $19,950 in the form of printed materials for program services ($9,776), fundraising ($7,381), and administration ($2,793).
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