Art in the High Desert
Art in the High Desert is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pacific City, OR. IRS filing data is available for 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $15K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500.
Art in the High Desert at a glance
In short: Art in the High Desert gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $500), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $500
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $500
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $15,413
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Art in the High Desert funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Oregon Community Foundation ($500).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $500.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon Community Foundation Portland, OR | NONE | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $15,413 | $116,255 | $101,976 | $500 | 1 | $380 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Art in the High Desert reported a distributable amount of $380 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Art in the High Desert is led by Dave Fox, Executive Director on the 2023 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Dave Fox
Executive Director
New on the 2023 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darryl Cox
Co-Chairman
New on the 2023 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Bjurstrom
Chairman
New on the 2023 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Gelbard
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Kattenbraker
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Art in the High Desert
How much does Art in the High Desert give each year?
Art in the High Desert gave $500 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Art in the High Desert?
Art in the High Desert reported $15K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $116K.
What is Art in the High Desert?
Art in the High Desert is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Pacific City, OR. It holds $15K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Art in the High Desert operate?
Art in the High Desert has awarded grants in Oregon.
How much is Art in the High Desert required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Art in the High Desert reported a distributable amount of $380 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Art in the High Desert's EIN?
Art in the High Desert's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1326868. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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