ELSO INC
EIN 83-1208258 · Youth Development Programs (O50)
What they do
The Mission of ELSO Incorporated is to Catalyze Learning and Expand Access to Positive Career Outcomes for A More Just Future for All. Significant Programs and Services At ELSO Incorporated Include K-8 Academic and Enrichment Programs for Experiential Nature Based Learning; Secondary Education Programs Focus On Paid Learning and Introduction to Career Pathways In The Natural and Built Environment. Post-Secondary Programs Focus On Paid Workforce Development Through College and Career Training With Hands-on Work Experience. We Host Nature-focused Community Outreach Events Such As The Harvest Party. Our Community and Learning Services Projects Focus On Redefining Outdoor Learning for Community Resilience. Programming Has Expanded to Geographical Regions Beyond Oregon Into SE Texas. The Infrastructure of Organizational Finances Accurately Tracks Both Revenue and Expenses Attributed to Activities Outside of The Pacific Northwest.
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They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.
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SPRINAVASA B TURNEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR,CO FOUNDER
KELLIANNE RICHARDSON PHDHEAD OF OPERATIONS,CO-FOUNDER
ADAM RODRIGUEZVICE CHAIR
AMINATA RADIA SEIBOARD MEMBER
ANDR WALCOTTBOARD TREASURER
CHRISTEN N DENSONBOARD CHAIR
COURTNEY PETTIFORDBOARD MEMBER
KASHA BERNARDBOARD SECRETARY
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2020
- Location
- 2828 NE ALBERTA ST, PORTLAND, OR 97211-6351
- County
- Multnomah
- In care of
- % SPRINAVASA BROWN
- Primary officer
- Kellianne Richardson, Head of Operations
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- September 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- KIRBY & ASSOCIATES PC
- NTEE classification
- Youth Development Programs (O50)
- IRS tax category
- Youth Development Programs