Parkinsons Resources of Oregon

What Parkinsons Resources of Oregon does

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1980 that delivers free services and support to people with Parkinson's disease and their families across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The organization addresses a documented population of approximately 13,350 people living with Parkinson's in Oregon, with roughly 1,100 newly diagnosed each year, and reports that 60% of clients participate without requiring payment. PRO operates from three offices — Beaverton (headquarters), Eugene, and Bend — with a leadership team comprising Executive Director Melissa Greer and Board Chair Justin N. Smith.

PRO's core product is an integrated service stack comprising a helpline, peer-led support groups, educational programming, exercise and movement classes, wellness services, and case management. The organization also runs a Fitness Instructor Grant Program that funds training of PD-specialized exercise instructors, effectively productizing the exercise line for delivery through partner facilities. Delivery occurs across in-person sites (PRO offices plus partner locations such as YMCAs and healthcare systems including OHSU, Providence, and Mid-Columbia) and through online programming, allowing the same services to reach participants outside the physical office footprint.

PRO's revenue model is donation-driven rather than transactional. Reported funding sources include individual contributions, signature fundraising events, and corporate sponsorships. Public disclosures indicate $1,268,000 raised through signature events and individual contributions in the most recent reporting period, supported operationally by a volunteer base of more than 200 individuals. The model is characteristic of a mid-sized regional health-services nonprofit: free at the point of service to the patient, dependent on donor stewardship and grant funding for sustainability, and reinforced by institutional credibility signals such as the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid and the 2025 partnership recognition by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

Name

Parkinsons Resources of Oregon

Legal name

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon

Website

https://parkinsonsresources.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1980 that provides free helpline, support groups, education, exercise, and wellness services to people with Parkinson's disease and their families across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Parkinson's Disease Support and Community Health Services

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Parkinson’s & Movement-Disorder Personal Care Support (HSABABAJ)

Keywords

• Parkinson's support services
• Community health programs
• Patient support groups
• Exercise therapy programs
• Nonprofit healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Contributions: Monetary gifts from individuals through one-time, recurring, and planned giving donations. $1,268,000 raised through signature events and individual contributions.
2. Signature Events and Fundraising: Annual fundraising events including awareness walks and other signature events to raise funds for operations.
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Diverse productive relationships with corporations and regional businesses to leverage opportunities to share information and advance PRO's mission while offering financial support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon is a nonprofit organization that provides free, community-based programs and support services for people with Parkinson's disease and their families in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Core offerings include a helpline and information referral service, peer-led support groups, educational programs and webinars, evidence-based exercise classes (Rock Steady Boxing, Dance for PD, Tai Chi, Yoga, cycling, Table Tennis), wellness activities, confidential case management and counseling, and a Fitness Instructor Grant Program. All services are provided free of charge.

Product overview

Parkinson's Resources of Oregon (PRO) is a non-profit organization offering a coordinated suite of support services for people with Parkinson's disease and their families. The core service portfolio includes a Helpline with information and referral services, peer-led Support Groups, Education Programs with live and online workshops, and Exercise Classes featuring evidence-based programs like Rock Steady Boxing, Dance for Parkinson's, Tai Chi, Yoga, and Table Tennis. Additional offerings include Wellness Programs for holistic well-being, Case Management and Counseling services, and a Fitness Instructor Grant Program that funds new exercise classes in underserved communities. PRO operates from three locations (Beaverton, Eugene, and Bend) and serves residents of Oregon and southern Washington.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Helpline & Information Referral Toll-free helpline providing confidential non-medical telephone support, resource connection, and referral services for people with Parkinson's and their families.
• Support Groups Peer-led support groups across Oregon and Southwest Washington for people with Parkinson's, carepartners, newly diagnosed, and young onset individuals to share information and mutual support.
• Education Programs Live and online educational programs including workshops, webinars, annual conferences, and caregiver-specific programs featuring regional experts and specialists.
• Exercise Classes Comprehensive exercise offerings including Rock Steady Boxing, Dance for Parkinson's, Tai Chi, Yoga, Table Tennis, cycling, hiking, and chair-based programs designed to maintain movement and independence.
• Wellness Programs Programs focused on holistic well-being including hiking, cooking classes, and activities that go beyond medication management to improve daily living.
• Case Management & Counseling Confidential case management services and counseling to help navigate challenges including adjustment to diagnosis, grief, depression, anxiety, and care transitions.
• Fitness Instructor Grant Program Grant program providing up to $1,500 to qualified fitness instructors to launch exercise programs for individuals with movement disorders in underserved communities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% of clients participate without requiring payment, demonstrating accessibility
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• Local Fitness and Community CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPRO partners with numerous fitness facilities, community centers, YMCAs, and wellness studios to host exercise programs including Rock Steady Boxing, Dance for PD, yoga, tai chi, and cycling classes across Oregon and SW Washington. Examples include Superior Athletic Club, Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation, and Synapse Fitness.
• Healthcare ProviderscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with healthcare providers for referrals and education. PRO works with neurologists, hospitals, and rehabilitation centers to connect patients with community support services. Includes OHSU March Wellness & Fitness Center, Mid-Columbia Medical Center, and Providence Brain and Spine.
• Corporate SponsorssupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate partnerships with businesses that provide financial support and shared marketing opportunities to advance PRO's mission while offering visibility to sponsors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Davis Phinney Foundation: National nonprofit focused on helping people with Parkinson's live well today through exercise, education, and wellness programs. Closely comparable to PRO's exercise-first, wellness-focused service philosophy.
• Brian Grant Foundation: Portland, Oregon-based nonprofit founded by former NBA player Brian Grant focused on Parkinson's wellness, exercise, and community support. Direct regional peer to PRO, serving overlapping Oregon PD population with similar exercise and education programming.
• Northwest Parkinson's Foundation: Regional Pacific Northwest nonprofit providing Parkinson's education, support, and resources. Closely comparable to PRO in mission, programs (support groups, exercise, education), and free-service model, though covering a broader multi-state footprint.

Emerging players

• The Parkinson Alliance: National nonprofit raising funds for Parkinson's research and patient support. Comparable in mission to PRO but operates at smaller scale with overlapping fundraising and awareness activities.

Broad incumbents

• Parkinson's Foundation: National U.S. nonprofit providing Parkinson's research, education, and community support across all 50 states. Larger incumbent offering overlapping support-group and exercise programs but as part of a national portfolio rather than specializing in Oregon.
• American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA): National U.S. organization supporting Parkinson's patients through information, education, and support services including regional chapters. Operates overlapping helpline and support-group services but as a broader nationwide network.
• Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research: Largest U.S. nonprofit funder of Parkinson's research. While primarily research-focused, it also provides patient education and resources; competes with PRO for Parkinson's-focused donor dollars and corporate sponsorships.

Regional players

• Parkinson Canada: Canadian national Parkinson's organization providing support, education, and research funding. Similar service portfolio to PRO (support groups, exercise, education) but focused on Canada rather than U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ParkinsonsResources
• Facebookfacebook.com/ParkinsonsResources
• Instagraminstagram.com/pdpronw
• Xx.com/pdpronw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/parkinson-s-resources-of-oregon

Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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