Oregon Center For The Photographic Arts Inc, operating under the name Blue Sky Gallery, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Blue Sky Gallery employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Blue Sky Gallery is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Blue Sky Gallery generated $164.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $325.5k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITH EXHIBITIONS, RESOURCES, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS ABOUT THE HISTORY AND PRACTICE OF PHOTOGRAPHY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EXHIBITONS: 'BLUE SKY'S PRIMARY PROGRAM SERVICE IS TO PROVIDE MONTHY EXHIBITIONS TO REGIONAL AND NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS WORKING IN THE MEDIUM OF PHOTOGRAPHY.. TYPICALLY WE HOLD 2 EXHIBITIONS EACH MONTH. BLUE SKY PROVIDES ONE-WAY RETURN SHIPPING COSTS FOR THE ARTIST'S WORK; IN ADDITION, DURING THE PAST TAX YEAR, EACH ARTIST RECEIVED A $1,000 HONORARIUM TO BE USED AT THEIR DISCRETION: FOR TRAVEL TO PORTLAND, FOR PHOTO PRINTING OR SHIPPING COSTS, OR FOR OTHER EXPENSES. THIS EXHIBITION PROGRAM IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TO OUR MEMBERS. ADDITIONALLY, BLUE SKY FEATURES A YEAR-LONG EXHIBTION PROGRAM IN OUR VIEWING DRAWERS. APPROXIMATELY 60 NW ARTISTS PARTICPATE IN THIS JURIED EXHIBITION. 10 PRINTS PER ARTISTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING BY THE PUBLIC. THESE PRINTS ARE FOR SALE. ARTISTS RECEIVE A 50% COMMISSION FOR EACH SALE. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, WE MOUNTED 21 SOLO EXHIBITIONS INCLUDING 2 MEMORIAL EXHIBITIONS. WE WELCOMED 4,700 VISITORS TO THE GALLERY.
PROGRAMS AND PUBLICATIONS: TO EXTEND BOTH THE EXHIBITION CONTENT AND THE REACH WIDE AUDIENCES. EACH EXHIBITING ARTIST IS OFFERED THE OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE A PRESENTATION ABOUT THEIR WORK DURING THEIR EXHIBITION. THESE TALKS ARE FREE AND ARE ATTENDED ON AVERAGE BY 33-40 PEOPLE (WHEN IN-PERSON). ARTISTS MAY ALSO DELIVER ARTIST TALKS ON ZOOM, AVAILABLE TO FARTHER-REACHING AUDIENCES. OUR GOALS IS SUPPORT A HYBRID APPROACH TO OUR PROGRAMS WHERE POSSIBLE. OTHER IN-GALLERY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PORTFOLIO WALKS, ARTIST BOOK PRESENTATIONS, SHORT ARTIST PRESENTATIONS, PANEL DISCUSSION. OTHER TYPES OF VIRTUAL OR DIGITAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE: GALLERY TOURS, PANEL DISCUSSIONS, INTERVIEWS, ZOOM WORKSHOPS. THIS PERIOD ALLOWED US TO FOCUS ON PROGRAMS THAT WE DIDN'T OTHERWISE HAVE TIME TO OFFER. WE HOSTED 13 ENGAGING ARTIST TALKS OR PANEL DISCUSSIONS IN THE GALLERY AND ANOTHER 8 LIVELY ARTIST TALKS ON ZOOM. FOR COMBINED IN-GALLERY AND VIRTUAL (LIVE) PROGRAMS, WE HAD 1600 ATTENDEES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Molly Newgard Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $72,000 |
Christopher Rauschenberg Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Teresa Dooling Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Charles Hudson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcia Kadanoff Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mercedes Jelinek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $22,367 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $30,019 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $128,361 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,738 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $180,747 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $36,139 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $4,270 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$73,421 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $16,997 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $164,732 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $72,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,200 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $105,840 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $11,542 |
Payroll taxes | $14,919 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,928 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $22,391 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,588 |
Office expenses | $31,714 |
Information technology | $378 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $19,372 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $198 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,808 |
Insurance | $6,339 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $325,478 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $108,828 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,726 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $50,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $752,012 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,006,932 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $28,323 |
Total assets | $1,951,821 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,412 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $7,412 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,843,151 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $101,258 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,951,821 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Oregon Center For The Photographic Arts Inc has recieved totaling $53,353.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Regional Arts & Culture Council Portland, OR PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $19,670 |
James F And Marion L Miller Foundation Portland, OR PURPOSE: OSI RENEWAL | $15,000 |
Kinsman Foundation Milwaukie, OR PURPOSE: PHOTOGRAPHIC EXHIBITION | $13,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $5,525 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $158 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Creative Visions Foundation Malibu, CA | $2,694,700 | $10,872,980 |
Glaziers Architectural Metal & Glass Workers Local Union 1399 Hea Covina, CA | $12,022,551 | $5,262,157 |
Elderheart Inc Sisters, OR | $6,200,437 | $6,066,501 |
Gage Academy Of Art Seattle, WA | $3,068,571 | $2,623,877 |
Social And Public Art Resource Center Venice, CA | $5,398,489 | $1,298,270 |
Pratt Fine Arts Center Seattle, WA | $7,081,159 | $1,908,130 |
Modern Quilt Guild Inc Los Angeles, CA | $471,322 | $1,206,669 |
Catchlight San Francisco, CA | $2,559,579 | $3,095,707 |
Self-Help Graphics And Arts Inc Los Angeles, CA | $7,358,688 | $2,282,621 |
California Anime Foundation Granada Hills, CA | $325,204 | $1,412,708 |
Woodworth Family Foundation Tacoma, WA | $16,382,874 | $3,452,473 |
Bay Area Glass Institute Inc San Jose, CA | $1,447,752 | $1,103,523 |