The Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, serving the Portland metropolitan region including Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties. Founded in 1995, RACC operates as an arts services organization dedicated to supporting the creative economy and ensuring arts and culture are accessible across all neighborhoods in the region, which encompasses approximately 1.8 million residents.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.8M
-27.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.8M
-37.6% YoY
Grant Count
83
+3.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$46K
-39.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To enrich our communities through arts and culture.
Vision: A thriving region, powered by creativity, with arts and culture in every neighborhood.
RACC operates across several core program areas:
- Grants & Funding: Direct financial support to individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations
- Public Art: Management of a nationally acclaimed public art program, including ordinances for the City of Portland and Multnomah County's 2% "percent for art" programs, community murals initiatives, and temporary public art placements
- Professional Development: Technical assistance and professional development opportunities for artists and arts organizations
- Arts Education Advocacy: Support for arts education initiatives and advocacy
- Community Engagement: Networking events, forums, workshops, and workplace giving programs
Grantmaking
RACC distributes substantial grant funding annually to artists and arts organizations throughout the Portland tri-county area. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
Grant Range
s:** Typical awards range from $13,100 to $371,500.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RACC serves the Portland metropolitan region, specifically:
- Clackamas County
- Multnomah County
- Washington County
The organization prioritizes serving every neighborhood of the region to ensure equitable access to arts and culture.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of FY 2024:
- Total Assets: $14,771,700
- Total Annual Revenue: $11,002,585
- Total Giving: $5,628,939
- Total Expenses: $10,755,241
- Total Liabilities: $11,000,000
- Staff: 32 employees
Tax Status: Tax-exempt since April 1996 (EIN: 93-1059037)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,771,700 | $20,333,726 | $19,063,213 |
| Revenue | $11,002,585 | $13,236,080 | $7,551,679 |
| Expenses | $10,755,241 | $13,466,538 | $7,998,266 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $329,418 | $223,670 | $104,608 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Regional Arts & Culture Council
Arts3C Grant Program
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Call for Artists: CityFleet Mural or Low Relief Artwork Grant
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Amount
Up to US $45,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Portland Arts Project Grant Program
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Amount
US $1,000 - US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Executive Director: Patricia Rojas
- Principal Officer: Ms. Eloise Damrosch
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DELLA RAE | FORMER CIO | 40 | $166,303 |
| CAROL TATCH | FORMER CEO | 40 | $160,636 |
| DEBBY GARMAN | INTERIM CHAIR | 4 | — |
| MATT WATSON | Secretary | 4 | — |
| THOMAS LAUDERDALE | Director | — | — |
| ANTHONY HARDEN | Director | — | — |
| CHLOE ELLIOT | Director | — | — |
| DORI KING | Director | — | — |
| FELICIA TRIPP | Director | — | — |
| KATHLEEN HOLT | BOARD CHAIR | — | — |
| LEESHA POSEY | VICE CHAIR | — | — |
| MEGAN CROWHURST | Director | — | — |
| MICHELLE BOSS BARBA | Director | — | — |
| OCTAVIANO MERECIAS-CUEVAS | Director | — | — |
| RENEE RANK | Director | — | — |
| GREG NETZER | INTERIM EX DIR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In February 2025, RACC's team and board adopted a Bridge Strategic Plan outlining objectives and strategies for supporting the organization's mission.
Recent grant distributions include:
**FY 2025-26:** $1.4 million awarded through the Office of Arts & Culture's Small Grant Program partners
274 Portland artists and groups share $1.22 million in project grants**FY 2024:** 274 Portland artists and groups shared $1.22 million in Portland Arts Project grants
274 Portland artists and groups share $1.22 million in project grantsRACC conducts annual workplace giving through the Arts Impact Fund, partnering with more than 50 companies and agencies in the region.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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