Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc
- Assets
- $659.9k
- Revenue
- $189.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 06/1970
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 93-6026015
Organization Overview
Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Genealogical Forum Of Oregon 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 06/2021, Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc generated $189.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $95.4k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GFO'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE, TO RECORD, AND TO PRESERVE GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GFO MAINTAINS A RESEARCH LIBRARY WITH OVER 54,000 HOLDINGS. THE LIBRARY IS NORMALLY OPEN TO BOTH GFO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. IN MOST YEARS, HUNDREDS OF PATRONS USE THE LIBRARY IN-PERSON, BUT IN 2020-2021 THE PHYSICAL LIBRARY WAS CLOSED 355 DAYS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. ACCORDINGLY, WE IMPLEMENTED A PASSWORD-PROTECTED AREA ON THE WEBSITE FOR GFO MEMBERS AND AND STARTED A PROGRAM OF MAKING SOME HOLDINGS AND ONLINE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR WE HAD 2800-3500 UNIQUE VISITORS EACH MONTH. ANOTHER ONGOING INITIATIVE IS DIGITIZING MATERIALS, ESPECIALLY ONE-OF-A-KIND HOLDINGS AND PUBLICATIONS AT RISK OF DETERIORATING; THIS YEAR WE MADE OVER 500,000 PAGES OF IMAGES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLINE.
THE GFO HOLDS NUMEROUS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS DURING THE YEAR TO TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO TRACE THEIR OWN FAMILY HISTORIES. CONDUCTED AN EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR WITH OVER 100 PARTICIPANTS. CONDUCTED A WEEK-LONG CONFERENCE WITH OVER 20 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. HOSTED OVER 100 SPECIAL-INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PUBLISHED A QUARTERLY GENEALOGICAL JOURNAL.
CONDUCTED RESEARCH FOR PATRONS. IN 2020-2021 WE COMPLETED 242 RESEARCH REQUESTS, NOT COUNTING UNPAID RESEARCH FOR MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Geri Auerbach Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Alexa Waddle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Richard Crockett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Laurel Smith Acting President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Joyce Grant-Worley Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Ed Vandehey Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $44,450 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $118,116 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $7,356 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $162,566 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,829 |
| Investment income | $7,903 |
| 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 | $177 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $189,302 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,239 |
| Office expenses | $7,909 |
| Information technology | $3,782 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $52,957 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,747 |
| All other expenses | $1,534 |
| Total functional expenses | $95,361 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $94,711 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,946 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $558,137 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $659,927 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $656,660 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,267 |
| 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 | $659,927 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc has recieved totaling $16,808.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,776 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $532 |
Betcher Family Foundation Pacific Beach, WA PURPOSE: FURTHER ORGANIZATIONS MISSION | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $255,907 |
| Earnings | $71,344 |
| Net Contributions | $28 |
| Other Expense | -$10,000 |
| Ending Balance | $337,279 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Marines Memorial Association San Francisco, CA | $13,712,707 | $12,603,653 |
Oregon Historical Society Portland, OR | $38,558,644 | $10,926,580 |
Ntc Foundation San Diego, CA | $54,489,877 | $9,435,197 |
Vancouver National Historic Reserve Trust Vancouver, WA | $17,541,647 | $5,593,257 |
Hobart Preservation Foundation San Francisco, CA | $24,942,337 | $3,593,927 |
Town Hall Association Seattle, WA | $37,283,818 | $2,376,383 |
Los Angeles Conservancy Los Angeles, CA | $8,280,807 | $3,801,748 |
Bainbridge Island Parks Foundation Bainbridge Island, WA | $1,105,901 | $2,122,063 |
Americas Automotive Trust Tacoma, WA | $1,289,541 | $2,292,379 |
St Paul Rodeo Association St Paul, OR | $6,514,474 | $3,236,482 |
Shapell Manuscript Foundation Los Angeles, CA | $1,711,574 | $1,663,093 |
Gamble House Conservancy Pasadena, CA | $12,495,280 | $2,319,965 |