Photo Americas
- Assets
- $155.1k
- Revenue
- $154.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 08/2000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 93-1277816
Organization Overview
Photo Americas, operating under the name Photolucida, is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2021, Photolucida employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Photolucida 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 12/2021, Photolucida generated $154.9k 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 (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $151.6k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.0%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDING PLATFORMS THAT EXPAND, INSPIRE, EDUCATE AND CONNECT THE INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY. DEDICATED TO INCREASING AWARENESS OF OUR SOCIETY THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMITTED PHOTOGRAPHERS THROUGH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BOOK DISTRIBUTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CRITICAL MASS AN ANNUAL ONLINE PROGRAM THAT MAKES CONNECTIONS WITHIN THE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMUNITY. PHOTOGRAPHERS AT ANY LEVEL, FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, SUBMIT A PORTFOLIO OF 10 IMAGES. THROUGH A PRE-SCREENING PROCESS, THE FIELD IS NARROWED TO A GROUP OF 200 FINALISTS WHO GO ON TO HAVE THEIR WORK VIEWED AND VOTED ON BY OVER 200 ESTEEMED INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROFESSIONALS. FROM THE FINALIST GROUP, THE TOP 50 ARE NAMED AND A SERIES OF AWARDS ARE GIVEN OUT: A SOLO SHOW AWARD, RESIDENCY AWARDS, AND A TOP 50 GROUP SHOW IS PRODUCED. THE 200 JURORS AND THE 200 FINALISTS ARE SENT A PRINT OF THEIR CHOICE FROM THE PRINT COLLECTING INITIATIVE PROGRAM. THE DATABASE OF CRITICAL MASS ENTRIES IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ENTRANTS, JURORS, AND EDUCATORS FOR TEACHING PURPOSES
PORTFOLIO REVIEWS FESTIVAL EVERY OTHER APRIL AN INTERNATIONAL SET OF PHOTOGRAPHERS AND REVIEWERS GATHER IN PORTLAND,OR FOR A FIVE-DAY CELEBRATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY THAT INCLUDES LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, AND EXHIBITION COLLABORATIONS. INTENSIVE PORTFOLIO REVIEWS ARE AT THE HEART OF THE FESTIVAL. REVIEWERS ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR EXPERIENCE, INVOLVEMENT, AND COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING THE WORK OF EMERGIN AND MID-CAREER ARTISTS. OVER THE YEARS, MANY PARTICIPANTS HAVE MADE CONTACTS THAT HAVE LED DIRECTLY TO EXHIBITIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND SALES, IN ADDITION TO RECEIVING USEFUL CRITIQUES. BY PROVIDING A VENUE FOR IN-DEPTH INFORMED, AND SUPPORTIVE DIALOUGE BETWEEN PHOTOGRAPHERS, GALLERY OWNERS, CURATORS, PUBLISHERS, EDITORS, AND CONSULTANTS. PHOTOLUCIDA PROMOTES THE CULTURE OF PHOTOGRAPHY LOCALLY, NATIONALLY, AND INTERNATIONALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Moya Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $0 |
Rachael Nusbaum Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Mary Bisbee-Berk Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Stu Levy President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $27,043 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $45,405 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $72,448 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $82,302 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $154,932 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $86,640 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,898 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,066 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,554 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $5,060 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,251 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,426 |
| Office expenses | $1,751 |
| Information technology | $881 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,723 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $389 |
| Insurance | $378 |
| All other expenses | $9,789 |
| Total functional expenses | $151,624 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $110,067 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $34,489 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $4,165 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,469 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $293 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $600 |
| Total assets | $155,083 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,750 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $72,120 |
| 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 | $1,714 |
| Total liabilities | $75,584 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $46,454 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $33,045 |
| 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 | $155,083 |
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