White Bird is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, White Bird employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. White Bird 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 06/2023, White Bird generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WHITE BIRD IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE BEST PORTLAND-BASED, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL DANCE COMPANIES TO PORTLAND, OREGON AND TO FOSTERING THE GROWTH OF DANCE IN THE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 SAW WHITE BIRD'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON RETURN TO A FULL ROSTER OF 11 DANCE COMPANIES PRESENTED OVER A 9-MONTH PERIOD. OUR SEASON-OPENING SPECIAL EVENT FEATURED A LIVE BIG BAND PERFORMING WITH THE HIGH-ENERGY SWING DANCERS OF SW!NG OUT, WITH AN INVITATION AFTER INTERMISSION FOR AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO DANCE ON STAGE WHILE THE BAND PLAYED. OUR ESTABLISHED DANCE SERIES AND "WE ARE ONE" FESTIVAL FEATURED 6 RETURNING COMPANIES, HALF OF THEM LED BY WELL ESTABLISHED CHOREOGRAPHERS OF COLOR: RONALD K. BROWN/EVIDENCE, A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM, AND BALLET HISPNICO. ROUNDING OUT THIS SERIES WERE PARSONS DANCE, PAUL TAYLOR DANCE COMPANY, AND MOMIX.WE REINSTATED OUR UNCAGED SERIES WITH 3 EMERGING COMPANIES, TWO OF WHICH MADE PORTLAND PREMIERES: DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE AND THE TL COLLECTIVE. WE RETURNED TO BEAVERTON'S RESER CENTER FOR THE ARTS FOR THE SECOND OF OUR SPECIAL EVENTS: THE RETURN OF TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY, A FAVORITE FROM THE EARLY YEARS OF WHITE BIRD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paul King Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Walter Jaffe Co-President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Ken Edwards Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kim Allchurch Flick Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandra Holmes Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leroy E Bynum Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $24,442 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $546,555 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $5,700 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $570,997 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $631,356 |
Investment income | $57 |
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 | $279 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,209,464 |
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. | $76,747 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,580 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $162,490 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $10,060 |
Payroll taxes | $25,164 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,007 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $750 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $657,383 |
Advertising and promotion | $66,924 |
Office expenses | $24,113 |
Information technology | $17,101 |
Royalties | $2,042 |
Occupancy | $33,779 |
Travel | $48,874 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,017 |
Interest | $4,212 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,088 |
Insurance | $8,915 |
All other expenses | $24,047 |
Total functional expenses | $1,470,635 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $161,723 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $255,796 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $297,794 |
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 | $9,635 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,763 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,037 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $91,546 |
Total assets | $851,294 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,894 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $178,743 |
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 | $148,203 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $93,309 |
Total liabilities | $455,149 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $182,584 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $213,561 |
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 | $851,294 |