100 Best Nonprofits announced


Oregon Business magazine has named the eighth annual 100 Best Nonprofits to Work for in Oregon. The rankings were revealed Thursday night during an awards dinner at the Sentinel Hotel in Portland.

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More than 5,000 employees from nonprofits throughout the state participated in the project. Based on the magazine’s widely regarded 100 Best Companies project, the nonprofit version was created to recognize a critical business sector that employs hundreds of thousands of workers.

About 450 people turned out for the 100 Best nonprofits awards dinner and celebration. Kay Toran, CEO of Volunteers of America, delivered the keynote speech. OPB Morning Edition host Geoff Norcross served as emcee.

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The Top 4 Small Nonprofits

  1. Bonneville Environmental Foundation
  2. Galt Foundation
  3. Family Relief Nursery
  4. Columbia Land Trust

The Top 3 Medium Nonprofits

  1. Oregon Environmental Council
  2. Project Access NOW
  3. FolkTime

The Top 3 Large Nonprofits

  1. Life Flight Network
  2. Bridgeway Recovery Services
  3. Childpeace Montessori School

For the full list of the 100 Best Nonprofits, click here.

For more information on the 100 Best projects, go to oregonbusiness.com/oregon100best.