Mission
Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) is dedicated to supporting minority entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, tailored business assistance, education, and community resources. MESO aims to uplift under-resourced communities through its comprehensive services that assist business development at all stages.
Basic Information
Founded in
2008
EIN
20-4379510
Total Assets
$16.74 million
UN Sustainable Development Goals Supported
This organization contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. See the SDG page for more information.
At a Glance
MESO Empowers
An initiative dedicated to elevating and empowering local entrepreneurs through community conversations and guest speakers.
Breaking the Glass Gala
Annual fundraising gala celebrating progress and community impact.
Individual Development Accounts (IDA)
Matched savings program helping individuals save towards purchasing assets.
Impact Stats
Default Rate
Low Default Rate
A default rate of less than 2% on loans.
Business Closures
Business Longevity
Not a single business closing during the pandemic.
Revenue Increase
Revenue Increase
Client revenues have increased over 1600%.
Upcoming Events
MESO Makers Market
November 2023
Support local businesses and discover unique products.
Our Programs
MIP Score (Beta)
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Overall Score
72
70
/100
Program Expense Ratio
88.75%
20
/20
Program Revenue Growth
91.03%
20
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.2524
14
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.682
14
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
0
2
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2021
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
| Category | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 8.651M | 92.44% |
| Program Services | 293.4K | 3.14% |
| Investment Income | 332.8K | 3.56% |
| Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Notable Sources | 81.54K | 0.87% |
| Total Revenue | 9.359M | 100.00% |
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