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EIN 45-2697899

Shaking the Tree

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
14
City
Portland
State
Oregon
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Shaking the Tree melds the boundaries of theatre and visual art by presenting unconventional theatrical experiences in their non-traditional warehouse space. They use innovative ways to inhabit space and position themselves as a leader in their field. In 2022, they presented three live productions to over 1500 members of the public, as well two digital talks and films to over 200 people. They also offer adult classes and summer camps. Shaking the Tree is located in Portland, OR.
Total revenues
$403,550
2023
Total expenses
$527,593
2023
Total assets
$106,477
2023
Num. employees
14
2023

Program areas at Shaking the Tree

In 2023, Shaking the Tree presented 3 live productions and a summer festival to an estimated 2652 members of the public, 5 adult classes serving 40 members of the public, and 4 weeks of summer camps, serving 32 families.

Who funds Shaking the Tree

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Regional Arts & Culture CouncilGeneral Operating Support$66,700
Cornell University FoundationIn Furtherance of the Organization's Tax Exempt Mission$30,000
The Oregon Community FoundationPerforming Arts$30,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Shaking the Tree

NameTitleCompensation
Samantha van der MerwePresident$53,500
Scott WiggersTreasurer$0
Jessie JonasSecretary$0

Financials for Shaking the Tree

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$320,313
Program services$61,733
Investment income and dividends$72
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$21,432
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$403,550

Form 990s for Shaking the Tree

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-03990View PDF
2022-122023-05-18990View PDF
2021-122022-05-05990View PDF
2020-122021-05-21990View PDF
2019-122020-09-25990View PDF
...and 6 more Form 990s

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Data update history
July 2, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 24, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Oregon Community Foundation
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $77,000 from The Oregon Community Foundation
July 22, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
823 Se Grant St
Portland, OR 97214
Metro area
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
County
Multnomah County, OR
Website URL
shaking-the-tree.com/ 
Phone
(503) 235-0635
IRS details
EIN
45-2697899
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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