EIN 93-0511171

Portland Japanese Garden

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
170
State
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Portland Japanese Garden is an organization whose mission is to bring the ideals of the Garden, such as art of craft, connection to nature, and experience of peace to the world. In 2019 they were visited by more than 450,000 guests and had over 18,000 members; they also brought world-class exhibitions through their culture and arts program as well as training and education through their international Japanese Garden Training Center. The Garden is located in Portland, OR.
Also known as...
Japanese Garden Society of Oregon
Total revenues
$14,502,030
2022
Total expenses
$12,141,202
2022
Total assets
$47,906,365
2022
Num. employees
170
2022

Program areas at Portland Japanese Garden

Admissions/visitation/display of various styles of Japanese gardens: in 2022, we realized attendance from nearly 390,000 visitors, members, and guests, providing to them a sense of harmony and peace, within the cultural and educational experience of Japanese gardens and related programming.
Membership: we served nearly 24,000 members, and provided them with admission to the Garden, many cultural events, informative newsletters, and various educational opportunities.
Culture, art, and education: we conducted trainings in japanese-style gardening techniques, produced and displayed world-class exhibitions, and conducted lectures, workshops, symposia, and performances to enhance cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

Who funds Portland Japanese Garden

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Japanese Garden Foundation of OregonOperating Support$141,550
Schwab Charitable FundEnvironmental and Animals$57,395
The Oregon Community FoundationCultural Heritage$50,596
...and 33 more grants received totalling $626,697

Personnel at Portland Japanese Garden

NameTitleCompensation
Stephen BloomChief Executive Officer$472,333
Cheryl ChingChief Operations Officer$137,611
Diane FreemanChief Financial Officer$140,787
Lisa ChristyChief External Affairs Officer$146,678
Sadafumi UchiyamaChief Curator$130,092
...and 7 more key personnel

Financials for Portland Japanese Garden

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,907,507
Program services$5,953,441
Investment income and dividends$15,028
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$1,604,835
Miscellaneous revenues$21,219
Total revenues$14,502,030

Form 990s for Portland Japanese Garden

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-08990View PDF
2021-122022-11-03990View PDF
2020-122021-11-08990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
2018-122019-12-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $46,000 from Oregon Jewish Community Foundation (OJCF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $50,596 from The Oregon Community Foundation
November 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $141,550 from The Japanese Garden Foundation of Oregon
Nonprofit Types
Horticultural organizationsMuseumsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Environment
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
611 SW Kingston Ave
Portland, OR 97205
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
japanesegarden.org/ 
Phone
(503) 796-3695
Twitter profile
@pdxjapanesegdn 
IRS details
EIN
93-0511171
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C41: Botanical Gardens, Arboreta, and Botanical Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Central organization
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