Western States Center Inc
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 05/1992
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 93-0952137
Organization Overview
Western States Center Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1992. As of 12/2020, Western States Center Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western States Center Inc 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 12/2020, Western States Center Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WESTERN STATES CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT AND BUILD THE POWER OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; TO CHALLENGE AND TRANSFORM INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SYSTEMS TO ACHIEVE RACIAL, GENDER, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEFENDING DEMOCRACY - WE HELP COMMUNITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO ANTI-DEMOCRATIC SOCIAL MOVEMENTS.
SHIFTING CULTURE - WE CONVENE CULTURE-MAKERS TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE AND USE CULTURE AS A VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.
BUILDING MOVEMENT - WE STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZING CAPACITY OF OFTEN-MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GENDER AND RACIAL JUSTICE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric K Ward Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $94,183 |
Maritta Gary Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Lecia Brooks Secretary Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Leslie Warren Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Mary Morten Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Laura Martin Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
West End Strategy Team Consultant | 12/30/20 | $172,341 |
Cambridge Health Ventures Consultant | 12/30/20 | $128,472 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,692,964 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,692,964 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $244,196 |
| Investment income | $473 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$15,604 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,922,029 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $70,082 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $52,046 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $94,183 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $655,069 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,453 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,172 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,433 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $252,661 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $50,971 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $969,248 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,852 |
| Office expenses | $67,371 |
| Information technology | $2,610 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,687 |
| Travel | $45,799 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,219 |
| All other expenses | $31,700 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,560,556 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,873,246 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $528,641 |
| 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 | $9,665 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,721 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,417,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $210,293 |
| 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 | $117,400 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $327,693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $999,731 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,089,849 |
| 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 | $2,417,273 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Western States Center Inc has awarded $65,082 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GRAHAM ST PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: SUPPORT DISTRIBUTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY FILM 14. | $31,575 |
Friendsville, TN | | $25,000 |
COLLECTIVE ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT #IVOTED IN 2022 #IVOTED FESTIVAL TO INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT BY PRODUCING RECORD-BREAKING WEBCASTS AND ACTIVATING ENTERTAINMENT VENUES TO LET FANS IN ON ELECTION NIGHTS WHO SHOW A SELFIE FROM OUTSIDE THEIR POLLING PLACE OR AT HOME WITH THEIR BLANK AND UNMARKED BALLOT. | $8,507 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Western States Center Inc has recieved totaling $3,215,795.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024 | $500,000 |
Klarman Family Foundation Boston, MA PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024 | $250,000 |
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: General operating support | $235,000 |
The Heising-Simons Foundation Los Altos, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT | $200,000 |
Gs Humane Corp New York, NY PURPOSE: COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM AND HATE | $160,000 |
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