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Oregon Consumer Justice

Public charity
DBA: % LESTER THOMPSON
Other · PORTLAND, OR · EIN 82-0850234

About

Oregon consumer justice (OCJ) organizes, advocates, and supports litigation to advance a justice movement that PUTS people first, ensuring ALL have the freedom to thrive and equitably share in our abundance of resources. See schedule o.for too long, flawed systems and economic policies that favor profits over people have stood in the way of this reality, with communities of color most often experiencing the most significant HARM. Strengthened through responsive and eciprocal community relationships, OCJ is building a future where financial and business transactions CAN be relied UPON as safe and where ALL oregonians know and have recourse to exercise their consumer rights.

In care of Lester Thompson

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
22
Volunteers
7

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-06-30
Revenue
$9.2M
Expenses
$12.3M
Assets
$23.2M
Liabilities
$22.1M

Financial history

$13.6M$6.8M$0
232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $9.2M · Peak FY2024: $13.6M · Avg: $10.0M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$43K
Grants Given
$9.2M
OREGON CONSUMER JUSTICE
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Address

3055 NW YEON Avenue BOX 1336
Portland, OR, 97210-151

Governance

Voting board members8
Independent members1
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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