Black United Fund of Oregon

“Upon completion of the return by the tax preparer, it is reviewed by the executive director. After the return is filed, buf makes the form 990 and supporting schedules available to its board directors. The tax return preparer is available to answer any questions any board member may have.”

“Officers, directors, and key employees are subject to the conflict of interest policy. All of these individuals complete a conflict of interest questionnaire each year disclosing any area of conflict. During the year, if a potential conflict arises where an applicable individual has a conflict of interest, the individual recuses themselves from discussion and decision as mandated by the policy.”

“Buf makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request. The organization's financial statements are available upon request.”

“Black united fund of oregon's primary exempt purpose is to assist in the social & economic development of oregon's disadvantaged communities by providing financial & management assistance to non-profit agencies & coordinating important community initiatives to stimulate growth & development in low-income neighborhoods.”

“Community development/philantrophy - buf partners with neighborhood organizations & residents to initiate community problem solving efforts that identify unmet social economic development needs in oregon's low income communities. The issues are addressed thru a wide range of collaborative programs that include healthcare, education, economic development & neighborhood revitalization. Thru educational & outreach initiatives, buf increases awareness to social, economic & cultural significance of philantrophy, builds the capacity of individuals to give & encourage greater philantropic awareness. During the year ended june 30, 2024, 28 grantees received 34,000 to support culturally-specific, small nonprofits to help them weather the impact of covid 19. Collectively these organizations impacted 3,000 youth and young adults in oregon”