Welcome to The Associates
Northwest Federal Employees Association
The Northwest Federal Employees Association (NFEA or “Associates”) is a nonprofit organization established under IRS paragraph 501(c)(4) to maintain the general welfare and provide specified benefits to Federal employees whose Agency is headquartered in the Lloyd Center area of Portland, Oregon.
The Associates Foundation
The Associates Foundation is a charitable organization that was created as a vehicle to provide for tax deductible donations of cash, medical equipment, etc. The Associates work closely with the Associates Foundation to provide support for the College Scholarships, Food Drive, Medical Equipment Loan Program, and Holiday Gifts for Foster Children as most of those who support the Associates Foundation are the members of the Associates. The following are some of the benefits that the Associates Foundation provides to employees, contractors, retirees, the community and/or the Associates members:
- Collects thousands of pounds of food for those in need
- Awards $5,000 of college scholarships annually
- Medical Equipment Loan program
- Many holiday gifts for foster children
Check on the latest WATTS News
See Minutes from Monthly Meetings
Employees are welcome to become a Governor and/or attend the monthly meetings, which are held the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

