2026-06-25T09:59:00-06:00 2025-12-31 462116366 Aptitude LLC 424 W Bakerview Rd Ste 105-225 Bellingham WA 98226 990 2025-01-01 930843715 North-Northeast Business Association % John Washington NORT 5038415032 PO Box 11565 Portland OR 972110565 JOHN WASHINGTON President 5038415032 2026-06-23 true SHEILA RANDALL P00871516 5037570195 2026-06-25 X 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Soul District Business Associa 494404 false X www.souldistrictbiz.org X 1977 OR The North-Northeast Business Association is a non-profit that helps to promote and sustain the economic and business development of inner urban N/NE Portland. We are a voice, advocate, facilitator and catalyst for businesses and residents. 6 3 5 135 0 0 466774 346801 10000 17500 545 3 -47543 477319 316761 3050 0 0 344035 171012 0 27001 320222 138763 667307 309775 -189988 6986 73047 119703 233466 273136 -160419 -153433 The North-Northeast Business Association is a non-profit that helps to promote and sustain the economic and business development of inner urban N/NE Portland. We are a voice, advocate, facilitator and catalyst for businesses and residents. false false 124483 The North Northeast Business Association (doing business as Soul District Business Association (SDBA) implemented our Navigator Program with a community-first approach focused on providing both high-touch, individualized support and impactful group-based services. Our team prioritized outreach to historically underserved entrepreneurs across Portlands N/NE neighborhoods, ensuring we were accessible, responsive, and culturally relevant. We provided 2,765 hours of one-on-one technical assistance to 82 unduplicated clients, with 49 receiving more than 10 hours of support. Services included help with business planning, access to capital, marketing strategies, licensing, and procurement navigation. In addition to direct TA, we hosted group workshops and peer learning cohorts that totaled 332.5 hours, engaging 73 unique business owners. We exceeded our goals by supporting 73 active businesses and helping launch 9 new ventures. 16855 Our program aimed to increase access, capacity, and representation in media production for Black and other BIPOC communities in Portland through culturally responsive, community-centered storytelling. We used technologyincluding digital editing tools, high-quality production equipment, and a mobile media studioto support: Hands-on media training for at least 30 Black/BIPOC participants, focused on digital storytelling, film production, and civic engagement; production and airing of 100 short films that elevate community voices and highlight social, economic, and health equity issues affecting our neighborhoods; broadcast of monthly 30-minute community film segments on Open Signal, showcasing participant work and amplifying underrepresented narratives; digital and mobile outreach tools that expand access to training and storytelling opportunities beyond a single locationespecially for those historically excluded from media production spaces. Ultimately, we sparked empowerment and opportunity by turning community members into storytellers, creators, and change agentswith the technology and training to match. With original films created by our internal team and interns, we advanced our goals of building media skills and centering Black voices. 13769 17500 13769 17500 155107 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false true false true false false false false false false false false false true 15 0 true 5 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 3 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true false OR X John Washington 5038415032 PO Box 11565 Portland OR 972110565 John Washington President Exec Director 20.00 0.00 X 64656 0 0 Fawn Aberson Employee 30.00 0.00 X 52676 0 0 Alexander Gebreab Board Member 40.00 0.00 X 42600 0 0 JP Perfili Board Member 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Ernest Harris Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Samuel Miller Secretary 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Bryson Davis Vice President 5.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 159932 0 0 0 false false false 3387 151050 142195 50169 346801 Program Service Revenue 561499 17500 17500 17500 3 3 130100 151050 177643 -47543 -47543 316761 17503 0 -47543 X 112772 69980 21396 21396 43666 43666 14574 10893 1841 1840 4290 4290 4187 279 3908 14682 7287 7395 3311 927 2384 3555 253 3302 25758 3700 22058 269 269 3831 3831 16098 13292 2806 1408 1408 Dues and Subscriptions 3758 3758 Equipment Rentals 4183 4183 Food Meals and Refreshments 8300 835 7465 Program and Event Expenses 1970 1970 43163 2025 37373 3765 309775 155107 127667 27001 10827 12462 66 5 1000 44500 336 1211 1075 144508 83733 59393 60775 550 550 73047 119703 8500 830 224966 272306 233466 273136 X -160419 -153433 -160419 -153433 73047 119703 6986 0 X false false false X 316469 1242553 436221 476774 364301 2836318 316469 1242553 436221 476774 364301 2836318 2836318 2 15 2376 545 3 2941 2839259 0.99900 0.99890 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 35941 3752 32189 99567 74917 24650 9000 5064 3936 60775 Other Liabilities 272306 272306 MLK Dream 281150 151050 130100 15000 10113 13431 5060 134039 281150 151050 130100 15000 10113 13431 5060 134039 177643 -47543 John Washington Flossin Media RMS Officer Personal Loan X 436 336 false false false 336 John Washington Flossin Media RMS Officer 10000 Contracted Services with Officers company false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Form 990 was reviewed by Chairman prior to filing. The return was provided to the rest of the governing body after filing. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c Officers, Board Members and Key Employees are required to disclose any conflict of interest to the Board. The Board determines how the organization will move forward. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation decisions are discussed, researched and decided by the organizations Board. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b Compensation decisions are discussed, researched and decided by the organizations Board. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization does not make governing documents available to the public. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Automobile Exp: 11,233; Bank and Merchant Fees: 5,077; Janitorial: 2,741; Licensing and Registration: 1,252; Miscellaneous: 7,480; Parking and Tolls: 73; Penalties and Interest: 1,316; Postage and Shipping: 148; Printing and Publications: 7,819; Repairs and Maintenance: 258; Small Equipment: 2,930; Supplies: 813; Uniforms: 780; Vendor Fees: 20; Website: 1,223