Taking Ownership is a community and reparations-based organization in Portland, Oregon founded with the intention to activate and utilize community members and their resources for equitable change. Together we renovate and revive Black-owned homes and small businesses that have requested our help, with an emphasis on enabling Black homeowners to age in place, generate wealth and simultaneously deter predatory investors and real estate professionals to deflect the gentrification process.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $128k $136k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $20k $22k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to median | $15k $16k |
President Below 10th percentilevs Community Improvement & Capacity Building peers in Oregon | $700 $745 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Taking Ownership equaled 25% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Taking Ownership
What does the Board Treasurer of Taking Ownership earn?
In 2024, the Board Treasurer of Taking Ownership received $20,207 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Treasurer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Treasurer pay at Taking Ownership compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Treasurer at Taking Ownership falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Taking Ownership equaled 25% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are Taking Ownership's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Taking Ownership reported $1.3M in total revenue and $502k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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