EIN 93-0909494

Literary Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
21
State
Year formed
1985
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
Description
We are a comprehensive, nationally recognized center for writers, publishers, readers, and lovers of the literary arts. We engage Oregonians of all ages and from all corners of the state with words. We seek collaboration and inspire investment.
Total revenues
$7,335,872
2023
Total expenses
$4,132,923
2023
Total assets
$17,962,873
2023
Num. employees
21
2023

Program areas at Literary Arts

Portland Arts & lectures brings the world's most celebrated writers, artists, and thinkers to our community. In addition to events that are broadcast statewide through the archive project podcast and opb radio show, the program connects readers and writers of all ages with classroom visits and workshops. In fiscal year 2023, we offered these events in a hybrid format with the option to attend live and/or online.
Youth programs inspire our city's youth to find their stories and play an active role in the broader community. We provide opportunities for high school students to use their voice through creative writing, q&as with authors, student readings, and spoken word performance. Much of our work prioritizes underserved communities, and we strive to make our programs as equitable as possible. In fiscal year 2023, most of our services to youth returned to in-person format.
Portland book festival brings writers and readers of all ages together to celebrate a shared passion for books. In fiscal year 2023, we provided the festival in a live format.
Oregon book awards & fellowships provide financial support and recognition to published and emerging writers across our state. The program also creates connections with Oregon's readers and writers through free community programming.
Classes and workshops offer opportunities for writers at all levels to hone their craft and build community through intimate classes focused on specific goals. Delve seminars invite readers to explore challenging books and engage in lively, discussion-based seminars led by scholars, teachers, writers, poets, and artists from the portland community.

Who funds Literary Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$551,398
M J Murdock Charitable TrustFacility Renovations$500,000
Regional Arts & Culture CouncilGeneral Operating Support$147,400
...and 36 more grants received totalling $2,052,136

Personnel at Literary Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Brian Andrew ProctorExecutive Director$231,632
Amy DonohueVice Chair$0
Dennis SteinmanTreasurer$0
Jonathan HillSecretary$0
Bob SpeltzChair$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Literary Arts

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,962,301
Program services$1,344,504
Investment income and dividends$29,067
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$7,335,872

Form 990s for Literary Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052023-09-27990View PDF
2022-052022-10-26990View PDF
2021-052021-09-27990View PDF
2020-052021-02-18990View PDF
2019-052019-12-30990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $147,400 from Regional Arts & Culture Council
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $525,000 from Mackworth-Mendoza Foundation
November 30, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 29, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 26, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
925 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
literary-arts.org/ 
Phone
(503) 227-2583
Facebook page
LiteraryArts 
Twitter profile
@literaryarts 
IRS details
EIN
93-0909494
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1985
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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