Oregon Council For The Humanities

Organization Overview

Oregon Council For The Humanities, operating under the name Oregon Humanities, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2023, Oregon Humanities employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Humanities 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 10/2023, Oregon Humanities generated $2.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2019, Oregon Humanities has awarded 138 individual grants totaling $1,364,903. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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OREGON HUMANITIES CONNECTS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH CONVERSATION (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) OREGON HUMANITIES CONNECTS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH CONVERSATION, STORYTELLING, AND PARTICIPATORY PROGRAMS TO INSPIRE UNDERSTANDING AND COLLABORATIVE CHANGE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:THE CONVERSATION PROJECT: THE CONVERSATION PROJECT BRINGS OREGONIANS TOGETHER TO TALK -- ACROSS DIFFERENCES, BELIEFS, AND BACKGROUNDS -- ABOUT IMPORTANT ISSUES AND IDEAS. NONPROFITS, COMMUNITY GROUPS, AND BUSINESSES APPLY TO HOST PROGRAMS ON THE TOPICS RELEVANT TO THEIR COMMUNITIES. CONVERSATIONS ARE LED BY FACILITATORS WHO ARE TRAINED TO CONNECT THE TOPIC TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND TO CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS TO THINK IN NEW WAYS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)CONSIDER THIS: CONSIDER THIS IS A SERIES OF ON-STAGE CONVERSATIONS THAT HAPPEN IN PORTLAND AND IN CITIES AROUND THE STATE. THE SERIES BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER IN THEATERS, PUBS, CAFES, AND OTHER VENUES AROUND OREGON.SO MUCH TOGETHER: SO MUCH TOGETHER IS A SERIES OF WORKSHOPS CELEBRATING THE ABUNDANCE OF COLLABORATIVE AND IMAGINATIVE WORK HAPPINING IN OREGON AND THROUGHOUT THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THESE WORKSHOPS BLEND PRESENTATION, CONVERSATION, AND ACTIVITIES TO BUILD UNDERSTANDING OF HOW GREAT WORK IS SHAPING LIVES AND THE LAND IN OUR REGION. FACILITATION TRAINING: OREGON HUMANITIES TRAINS GROUPS OF PEOPLE AROUND THE STATE AND THE NATION TO LEAD CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND WORKPLACES.SPECIAL PROJECTS: IN ADDITION TO ONGOING REGULAR PROGRAMMING, OREGON HUMANITIES COLLABORATES WITH AND LEARNS FROM GROUPS AND ORGANIZATION DOING MEANINGFUL WORK ACROSS THE STATE.


EDUCATION PROGRAMS -- INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: HUMANITY IN PERSPECTIVE IS A FREE COLLEGE HUMANITIES COURSE FOR ADULTS WHO DO NOT HAVE A COLLEGE DEGREE AND WHO FACE BARRIERS TO ACCESSING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. THE COURSE IS OFFERED AS A TWO-SEMESTER COLLEGE-CREDIT COURSE IN PORTLAND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BARD COLLEGE AND PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY. OREGON HUMANITIES ALSO PARTNERS WITH OTHER NONPROFITS TO OFFER READING, WRITING, AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS TO HUMANITY IN PERSPECTIVE GRADUATES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.


PUBLICATIONS: OREGON HUMANITIES MAGAZINE IS DEVOTED TO EXPLORING IMPORTANT AND TIMELY IDEAS FROM A VARIETY OF PERSPECTIVES -- ESPECIALLY THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN IGNORED, GENERALIZED, OR OPPRESSED -- AND TO STIMULATING REFLECTION AND PUBLIC CONVERSATION. THE MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED THREE TIMES A YEAR AND REACHES NEARLY 14,000 SUBSCRIBERS WITH ITS ONLINE CONTENT REACHING THOUSANDS MORE. CURRICULUM BASED ON MAGAZINE STORIES IS PRODUCED AND DISTRIBUTED TO OREGON HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS.


GRANTS -- INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:OREGON HUMANITIES FUNDS PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT GET PEOPLE TOGETHER TO THINK AND TALK ABOUT CHALLENGING ISSUES AND IDEAS. OREGON HUMANITIES OFFERS PUBLIC PROGRAM GRANTS BETWEEN $1,000 AND $10,000, ONCE A YEAR. ADDITIONALLY, RESPONSIBLE PROGRAM GRANTS OF UP TO $1,000 SUPPORT PROGRAMS CREATED BY OREGON NONPROFTS AND FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED TRIBES IN RESPONSE TO TIMELY ISSUES AND EVENTS; THEY ARE AWARDED ON A ROLLING BASIS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Georgia Lee Hussey
Director
$0
Robert Arellano
Director
$0
Jacqueline Willingham
Treasurer
$0
Justin Chin
Chair
$0
Paul Duden
Director
$0
Daniel Grant
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,332,594
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,147,699
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,480,293
Total Program Service Revenue$65,004
Investment income $159
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $324
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,552,790

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Oregon Council For The Humanities has awarded $85,642 in support to 12 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CITY OF TOLEDO

PURPOSE: LIBRARY GRANT

$6,000

JOSEPHY CENTER FOR THE ARTS

PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMMING

$5,300

CORVALLIS MULTICULTURAL LITERACY CENTER

PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMMING

$5,600

BRIDGEWORKS OREGON

PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMMING

$7,500

MEDIARITES PRODUCTIONS

PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMMING

$7,500

ASTORIA VISUAL ARTS INC

PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMMING

$7,090
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Artsfund
Seattle, WA
$14,599,518
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Portland, OR
$7,551,679
Public Corporation For The Arts Of The City Of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$2,703,019
Silicon Valley Creates
San Jose, CA
$4,103,128
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,443,130
Vashon Allied Arts Inc
Vashon, WA
$2,382,904
Oregon Council For The Humanities
Portland, OR
$2,552,790
Palos Verdes Art Center Beverly G Alpay Center For Arts Education
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$2,436,887
Arts Council For Monterey County
Monterey, CA
$2,408,508
Fulcrum Arts
Pasadena, CA
$2,476,211
Arts Council Of Snohomish County
Everett, WA
$1,751,521
Idaho Falls Arts Council Inc
Idaho Falls, ID
$1,419,908
Beverly Theater Llc
Las Vegas, NV
$1,467,081
Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation
San Diego, CA
$1,147,833
Nevada Humanities Inc
Reno, NV
$1,545,932
Edmonds Center For The Arts
Edmonds, WA
$1,270,859
Fresno Arts Council Inc
Fresno, CA
$1,331,086
State Parks Cultural Arts Board Inc
Las Vegas, NV
$1,057,289
Young Audiences Of Northern California
San Francisco, CA
$823,745
Lane Arts Council
Eugene, OR
$887,421
Oregon Coast Council Of The Arts
Newport, OR
$1,013,730
Arts For L A
West Covina, CA
$973,764
Mariposa County Arts Council Inc
Mariposa, CA
$792,119
Arts Orange County
Irvine, CA
$778,621
Sozo Impact Inc
Oakland, CA
$2,285,046

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