Leadership Team

GOVERNING BOARD

After operating as a fiscally sponsored project under the auspices of Grantmakers of Oregon and SW Washington for our first three years, in 2019 ninety-nine girlfriends became an independent nonprofit organization, registered in the state of Oregon (Oregon Registry #1447204-97) and with the IRS (EIN #83-0809479). Contributions to ninety-nine girlfriends are tax deductible (as allowed by law).

As a 501(c)(3), we are structured with a Governing Board that is responsible for fiduciary (financial, legal, compliance) and mission-related issues, and a Coordinating Council charged with managing the day-to-day activities. The Governing Board meets quarterly. Pip Meagher is Chair, Tina Romine is Secretary, and Lan Fendors is Treasurer. Pip is Giving Strategies Coordinator at Oregon Community Foundation and is an engaged volunteer in her community, Tina works for Bank of America in Global Regulatory Relations and has an accounting background with an MA in Accounting and Lan has owned and operated a bookkeeping and accounting service with a focus on small businesses and nonprofit organizations.

In addition, four other members are part of the Governing Board. Tammy Wilhoite represents the Coordinating Council, Barbara Hilyer and Tong Zhang are members-at-large, and Agnes Zach is our Philanthropy Advisor. Tammy served as Executive Director of NW Sarcoma Foundation, Barbara is a retired educator, Tong is the Assistant Dean for Inclusive Innovation at Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science, Portland State University, and Agnes is CEO of Nonprofit Professionals Now.

COORDINATING COUNCIL

In 2024, Tammy Wilhoite chairs our Coordinating Council, which coordinates ninety-nine girlfriends' committees, ensuring all are in sync. The council is made up of the chairs of our five committees. Our organizational chart shows our current structure, which evolves as we learn and grow. Positions open as Girlfriends complete their terms. To learn more about volunteering, email us.

COMMUNICATIONS
Tammy Wilhoite

GRANTS STEERING
Megan Leftwich

MEMBER EDUCATION
Barbara Hilyer
Karen Healey

MEMBERSHIP
Lori Rux
Katrina Machorro

OPERATIONS & FINANCE
Lan Fendors

SUPPORTERS

Warm thanks to Christine Grumm, Joyce White, and Martha Richards for their initial guidance, as well as to the leaders of Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, our initial fiscal sponsors. Thanks to Charitable Partnership Fund for providing transitional support as we became an independent 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. A big shout out to Nancy Johnson and Joya Menashe, who led our early design and printing work. An extra special shout out to co-founders Eileen Brady and Deborah Edward for setting the pace and vision of our all-volunteer circle and to Jinx Faulkner and Erin Zollenkopf for their important and lasting contributions. And to members and friends who help defray costs for our events, graphic design, printing, provide sponsorship of members, and offer wise counsel and encouragement at every step!