EIN 93-0716419

Oregon Humanities

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
State
Year formed
1978
Most recent tax filings
2022-10-01
Description
Oregon Humanities connects Oregonians to transformative ideas through conversation, storytelling, and participatory programs.
Also known as...
Oregon Council for the Humanities
Total revenues
$2,674,106
2022
Total expenses
$2,791,512
2022
Total assets
$3,768,877
2022
Num. employees
18
2022

Program areas at Oregon Humanities

Public programs include the following:the conversation project: the conversation project brings oregonians together to talk -- across differences, beliefs, and backgrounds -- about important issues and ideas. Nonprofits, community groups, and businesses apply to host programs on the topics relevant to their communities. Conversations are led by facilitators who are trained to connect the topic to the local community and to challenge participants to think in new ways.humanity in perspective: humanity in perspective offers a variety of free, for-credit, college-level Humanities courses for people who face barriers to continuing their formal education public programs include the following:humanity in perspective: humanity in perspective offers a variety of free, for-credit, college-level Humanities courses for people who face barriers to continuing their formal education and want to participate in a learning community that centers their interests, voices, objectives, creativity, curiosity, and relationships. the course is offered in portland in partnership with bard college and portland state university.consider this: consider this is a series of on-stage conversations that happen in portland and in cities around the state. the series brings people together in theaters, pubs, cafes, and other venues around oregon.so much together: so much together is a series of workshops celebrating the abundance of collaborative and imaginative work happining in Oregon and throughout the pacific northwest. These workshops blend presentation, conversation, and activities to build understanding of how great work is shaping lives and the land in our region. Facilitation training: Oregon Humanities trains groups of people around the state and the nation to lead challenging conversations in their communities and workplaces.special projects: in addition to ongoing regular programming, Oregon Humanities collaborates with and learns from groups and organization doing meaningful work across the state.
Grants -- include the following:oregon Humanities funds public programs that get people together to think and talk about challenging issues and ideas. Oregon Humanities offers public program grants between $1,000 and $10,000, once a year. Additionally, responsible program grants of up to $1,000 support programs created by Oregon nonprofts and federally recognized tribes in response to timely issues and events; they are awarded on a rolling basis.
Publications: Oregon Humanities magazine is devoted to exploring important and timely ideas from a variety of perspectives -- especially those that have been ignored, generalized, or oppressed -- and to stimulating reflection and public conversation. the magazine is published three times a year and reaches nearly 14,000 subscribers with its online content reaching thousands more. Curriculum based on magazine stories is produced and distributed to Oregon high school teachers.
Education programs -- include the following: humanity in perspective is a free college Humanities course for adults who do not have a college degree and who face barriers to accessing educational opportunities. the course is offered as a two-semester college-credit course in portland in partnership with bard college and portland state university. Oregon Humanities also partners with other nonprofits to offer reading, writing, and discussion programs to humanity in perspective graduates and community members.

Grants made by Oregon Humanities

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Bridgeworks OregonSharp Federal Relief$20,000
triangle productionsSharp Federal Relief$20,000
Albany Regional Museum CorporationSharp Federal Relief$20,000
...and 59 more grants made totalling $740,603

Who funds Oregon Humanities

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Oregon Community FoundationArts Education$224,317
James F and Marion L Miller FoundationFour Year Operating Support Initiative Grant for Arts Organization$65,000
M J Murdock Charitable TrustProgram Expansion$39,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Oregon Humanities

NameTitleCompensation
Adam DavisExecutive Director$134,486
Ben WaterhouseCommunications Director and Editor of Oregon Humanities Magazine
Jennifer AlkezweenyProgram Director
Adam GreenDirector of Funding and Operations
Dawn SmallmanWriter, Editor, and Project Manager
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Oregon Humanities

RevenuesFYE 10/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,609,368
Program services$58,223
Investment income and dividends$155
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$6,360
Total revenues$2,674,106

Form 990s for Oregon Humanities

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-102023-09-14990View PDF
2021-102022-09-13990View PDF
2020-102021-09-14990View PDF
2019-102020-12-16990View PDF
2018-102019-09-18990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 17, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Cornell University Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $224,317 from The Oregon Community Foundation
November 9, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $475,500 from The Oregon Community Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
610 SW Alder St 1111
Portland, OR 97205
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
oregonhumanities.org/ 
Phone
(503) 241-0543
IRS details
EIN
93-0716419
Fiscal year end
October
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1978
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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