Regional Arts & Culture Council
- Assets
- $19.1m
- Revenue
- $7.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 04/1996
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 93-1059037
Organization Overview
Regional Arts & Culture Council is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1996. 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 06/2022, Regional Arts & Culture Council employed 26 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Regional Arts & Culture Council 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, Regional Arts & Culture Council generated $7.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.0m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Regional Arts & Culture Council has awarded 587 individual grants totaling $22,829,685. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ARTS AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS - RACC DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY $4,285,474 IN GRANT FUNDS IN FY22, AND CURRENTLY SERVES 286 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS AND 177 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ARTS-BASED BUSINESSES AND SCHOOLS IN THE PORTLAND TRI-COUNTY AREA. THE AMOUNT DISTRIBUTED INCLUDES AMOUNTS RECEIVED IN GRANTS AS WELL AS THOSE CONSIDERED AGENCY TRANSACTIONS. APPROXIMATELY 30 LOCAL ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES SERVE ON PANELS EACH YEAR TO HELP ASSESS SUBMISSIONS. EXAMPLES OF AREAS OF REVIEW INCLUDE: ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING, COMMUNITY IMPACT, IMPACT ON ARTIST, OPERATIONS, FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY AND ALIGNMENT WITH RACC VALUES.
PUBLIC ART - RACC PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN ACQUIRING AND CARING FOR PUBLICLY OWNED OR ACCESSIBLE ART IN THE GREATER PORTLAND AREA. THE PUBLIC ART TEAM MANAGES THE PERCENT FOR ART PROGRAMS FOR THE CITY OF PORTLAND AND MULTNOMAH COUNTY AND IS THE STEWARD FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE PUBLIC ART COLLECTIONS. IN ADDITION TO, AND IN SUPPORT OF THESE CENTRAL TASKS, THE PUBLIC ART PROGRAM MAINTAINS DIGITAL AND DATABASE INVENTORIES; CIRCULATES THE PORTABLE WORKS COLLECTION; OVERSEES SITING OF PERMANENT WORKS; MAINTAINS THE COLLECTION; CONSIDERS GIFTS AND MEMORIALS; AND WORKS WITH PRIVATE DEVELOPERS THROUGH CODE RELATED ART REQUIREMENTS. CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE ORACC ALSO PROVIDES PUBLIC ART MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING SERVICES FOR A VARIETY OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL AGENCIES, BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE; AND OFFERS WORKSHOPS AND PRESENTATIONS TO ARTISTS, SCHOOLS AND THE PUBLIC.
COMMUNICATIONS - RACC EXPANDED OUR SCOPE OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO INCLUDE INTERVIEWS, DIY VIDEOS FOR GRANT RECIPIENTS, AND LIVE/RECORDED VIRTUAL EVENTS FOR PUBLIC ART CALL FOR ARTISTS AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES. WE CREATED SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGNS WITH NARRATIVES TO ENGAGE, INFORM, AND EDUCATE OUR COMMUNITY. WE USED A WIDE RANGE OF RESOURCE SHARING THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, NEWSLETTERS, EMAILINGS, OUR ONLINE TRAVEL CALENDAR IN PARTNERSHIP WITH TRAVEL OREGON AND OUR INTAKE OPPORTUNITY FORM TO PROMOTE REGIONAL EVENTS, ARTISTS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES.CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE OCONTENT CREATION AND INFORMING OUR MEDIA WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY OF VARIOUS RACC OPPORTUNITIES HAVE ENABLED US TO REACH MORE MEMBERS OF OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY. THROUGH ESTABLISHED PARTNERSHIPS, WE PROMOTE RACC FUNDED ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND CREATED SYSTEMS THAT ENSURE OUR COMMUNITY HAS INFORMATION THEY NEED TO ATTEND, SUPPORT, AND SHARE THESE OPPORTUNITIES. WE SENT PRESS RELEASES, USED VIDEO, AND OTHER MEDIUMS TO SHOW THE WORK RACC DOES FOR THE COMMUNITY AND THE MANY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES WE OFFER FOR ARTISTS, GRANTEES, JOB SEEKERS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, EDUCATORS, PROFESSIONALS AND MORE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathan Rix Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Leslie Heilbrunn Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Frances Portillo Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
David Wynde Treasurer (through 2/22) | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Debby Garman Interim Treas. (5/22 - 6/22) | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Parker Lee Chair Emeritus (through 1/22) | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Basa Projects Llc Public Art Artist Services | 6/29/21 | $378,500 |
General Sheet Metal Works Public Art Fabrication | 6/29/21 | $412,397 |
Refik Anadol Studio Llc Public Art Artist Services | 6/29/21 | $180,188 |
Proactive Network Technologies Inc Info Tech Services | 6/29/21 | $120,254 |
Barbara Earl Thomas Public Art Artist Services | 6/29/21 | $117,850 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,200,921 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $75,380 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,276,301 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $94,386 |
| Investment income | $104,608 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,551,679 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,423,691 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $823,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $588,724 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $437,966 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,220,904 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $68,678 |
| Other employee benefits | $159,471 |
| Payroll taxes | $144,416 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,898 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $20,194 |
| Fees for services: Other | $977,612 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $59,920 |
| Information technology | $97,695 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $237,080 |
| Travel | $14,798 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $16,708 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,528 |
| Insurance | $17,314 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,998,266 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,254,020 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,999,401 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $930,908 |
| 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 | $79,503 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,408 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,496,484 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $287,489 |
| Total assets | $19,063,213 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,046,797 |
| Grants payable | $1,783,763 |
| Deferred revenue | $14,109,695 |
| 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 | $72,743 |
| Total liabilities | $17,012,998 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,560,175 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $490,040 |
| 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 | $19,063,213 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Regional Arts & Culture Council has awarded $3,182,440 in support to 76 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALL AGES MUSIC PORTLAND DBA FRIENDS OF NOISE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
ARTISTS REPERTORY THEATRE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $74,100 |
BAG&BAGGAGE PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
BODYVOX PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
CAPPELLA ROMANA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $39,400 |
BLUE SKY GALLERY (OR CTR FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS) PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $19,670 |