AS THE STEWARD OF OREGON'S HISTORY, THE OREGON HISTORICAL SOCIETY EDUCATES, INFORMS, AND ENGAGES THE PUBLIC THROUGH COLLECTING, PRESERVING, AND INTERPRETING THE PAST....IN OTHER WORDS, OREGON HISTORY MATTERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$47.2M
+7.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$8K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$8K
About Oregon Historical Society
Based on IRS filings
Oregon Historical Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PORTLAND, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $47.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $8K. Net investment income was $690K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $47,208,193 | $43,955,571 | $41,516,694 |
| Revenue | $12,411,306 | $10,857,092 | $16,021,326 |
| Expenses | $12,150,486 | $10,663,994 | $10,219,858 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $689,851 | $434,485 | $236,670 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Crown Point Country Historical Society ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CROWN POINT COUNTRY HISTORICAL SOCIETY BRIDAL VEIL, OR | PROGRAM SUPPORT TO TELL THE NATIVE AMERICAN HISTORY. | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETER NICKERSON | BOARD PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JULIEANN PARK | BOARD VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ROBERTA CONNOR | BOARD SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| ERIN ZOLLENKOPF | BOARD TREASURER | 1 | — |
| FRANCO ALBI | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRISTIN ANDERSON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL ANDREWS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM CASEY OBIE BARRETT | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CLARENCE MORTON BISHOP III | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EDWARD BREWINGTON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY DOUGLAS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| EMILY FLYNN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES S HOWARD JR | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY KELLER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARILYN LOY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR CHERSTIN LYON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDGE JUDITH MATARAZZO | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NATHAN MCKINSTRY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY MCKEOWN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARREN NAKATA | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDAN O'SCANNLAIN | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANET PARDO | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES PARKER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PETROS PELOS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN RUSSELL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL SANTOS | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA SHELK | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONICA SPADY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GREGORY SPECHT | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESLIE SPENCER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LINDA WALKER-TURNER | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA WATSON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM WESTPHAL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE JO WHITSELL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARINUS W WIEWEL | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN WILSON | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PIA WILSON-BODY | BOARD DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KERRY TYMCHUK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $327,001 |
| SHERI NEAL | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $153,772 |
| HELEN LOUISE | MUSEUM DIRECTOR | 40 | $201,012 |
| DWIGHT PETERSON | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $135,709 |
| ELIZA CANTY-JONES | CPO/EDITOR | 40 | $122,465 |
| JOSH F COY | FACILITIES DIRECTOR | 40 | $125,588 |
| RACHEL RANDLES | CHIEF MARKETING & COM. OFFICER | 40 | $111,879 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oregon Historical Society?
Oregon Historical Society is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PORTLAND, OR. It holds $47.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oregon Historical Society?
As of 2024, Oregon Historical Society holds $47.2M in total assets with $12.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $8K in 2024.
Where does Oregon Historical Society operate?
Oregon Historical Society has awarded grants in Oregon.
What size grants does Oregon Historical Society award?
In 2024, Oregon Historical Society awarded 1 grants totaling $8K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oregon Historical Society's EIN?
Oregon Historical Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-0391599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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