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Private Foundation
THE DENOVO INITIATIVE
Based in PORTLAND, OR, THE DENOVO INITIATIVE operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $1.0M in revenue, $2.2M in expenses, $18.6M in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 48 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $2.1M.
EIN: 873930773
PORTLAND, OR
Private Grantmaking Foundations
NTEE: T20
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.0M
Total Expenses$2.2M
Total Assets$18.6M
Grants Given48
Grant Total$2.1M
Filing Years2021–2024
Sample Grants Given
INCITE PRODUCTIONS INC
PROJECT FUNDING
$125,000
CINEMA TROPICAL INC
PROJECT FUNDING
$100,000
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INC
PROJECT FUNDING
$77,106
THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INC
PROJECT FUNDING
$77,105
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC
PROJECT FUNDING
$73,685
Showing up to 5 of 48 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
PRESIDENT & CEO
Dawn Bonder
CFO
Janice Finley
HEAD OF BUSINESS AFFAIRS & GC
Susan Potter
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.0M | $2.2M | $18.6M |
| 2023 | $305K | $1.9M | $19.0M |
| 2022 | $-316K | $1.7M | $18.4M |
| 2021 | $21.3M | — | $21.3M |
Between 2021 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $21.3M to $1.0M (-95%), with total assets most recently reported at $18.6M.
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Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in CA, CO, CT, DC, IL, LA, and 4 other states.
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