Regional Arts & Culture Council
Regional Arts & Culture Council (RACC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Portland, Oregon. Formed in 1991, it works to connect artists, creatives, and arts and culture organizations to opportunities and access, including through grants, professional development, partnerships, and public art.
Key facts about Regional Arts & Culture Council
In short: Regional Arts & Culture Council gave $31K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 93-1059037
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $10,333
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $8,963,986
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- For the FY27 Portland Arts Project Grant, apply online through RACC’s Opportunity Portal. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- October 28, 2026, for the Portland Arts Project Grant FY27 cycle.
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$9.0M
-39.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$31K
-99.2% YoY
Grant Count
3
-96.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-77.5% YoY
How Regional Arts & Culture Council gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
RACC’s mission is “to enrich our communities through arts and culture.” Its stated vision is a thriving region, powered by creativity, with arts and culture in every neighborhood. Its values include accessibility, advocacy, equity, diversity, community, and innovation.
RACC supports artistic projects and activities, artist and organizational development, and public art. Its 2024 filing describes public art work that includes long-term, temporary, and performance-based artworks; artist residencies; murals; and artwork maintenance and conservation. The filing also describes grantmaking to individual artists, arts organizations, and other nonprofit organizations.
A 2025 grantee, VIBE of Portland, received $7,000. VIBE describes its own mission as providing arts education and access for under-resourced neighborhoods, schools, and communities.
Grantmaking
The latest filing-year grant data provided is for 2025: RACC reported 3 grants totaling $31,000. Grant amounts ranged from $7,000 to $14,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grants all went to Oregon recipients. The largest were $14,000 to Broadway Rose Theatre Company for general operating support, $10,000 to Bag & Baggage Productions for general operating support, and $7,000 to VIBE of Portland for artistic project support/professional development.
Review Cycle
** October 28, 2026, for the Portland Arts Project Grant FY27 cycle.
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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
RACC’s Arts3C Grant Program is for applicants in Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties who are creating and sharing arts and culture programming. The Portland Arts Project Grant is limited to applicants legally residing or headquartered within the City of Portland service area.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 3 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
413 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BROADWAY ROSE THEATRE COMPANY Tigard, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $14,000 |
| BAG & BAGGAGE PRODUCTIONS Hillsboro, OR | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| VIBE OF PORTLAND Portland, OR | ARTISTIC PROJECT SUPPORT/PRO DEV | $7,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
RACC is listed as a public charity on its Form 990 filing. Filing-year figures:
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grant sum | Grant count |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,963,986 | $4,884,296 | $5,305,269 | $31,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $14,771,700 | $11,002,585 | $10,755,241 | $3,812,100 | 83 |
| 2023 | $20,333,726 | $13,236,080 | $13,466,538 | $6,110,800 | 80 |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,963,986 | $14,771,700 | $20,333,726 |
| Revenue | $4,884,296 | $11,002,585 | $13,236,080 |
| Expenses | $5,305,269 | $10,755,241 | $13,466,538 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $193,168 | $329,418 | $223,670 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Greg Netzer as interim executive director; Della Rae as former CIO; Kristin Calhoun as director of partnership; Kathleen Holt as chair; Matt Watson as secretary; and Matthew Landkamer, Thomas Lauderdale, Toni Tabora Roberts, Chloe Elliot, and Dori King as directors.
Regional Arts & Culture Council is led by Greg Netzer, Interim Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Netzer
Interim Executive Director
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Kathleen Holt
Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2024
Board Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leesha Posey
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
Vice Chair → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chloe Elliot
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dori King
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Rank
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Lauderdale
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Deasy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Felicia Tripp Folsom
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Landkamer
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayra Arreola
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Jo Wilson
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toni Tabora Roberts
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Della Rae
Former CIO
Co-Ed & Chief Int Ops → CIO, 2023
CIO → Former CIO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$99K (2022) → $114K (2025)
Kristin Calhoun
Dr. of Partnership
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2025)
Matt Watson
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Octaviano Merecias-Cuevas (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Debby Garman (2021–2024) — Interim Chair
- Former: Carol Tatch (2022–2024) — Former CEO
- Former: Anthony Harden (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Felicia Tripp (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Megan Crowhurst (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle Boss Barba (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Cynthia Knapp (2020–2023) — CFO
- Former: Eduardo Puelma (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Stock (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Eve Connell (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Frances Portillo (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: James Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Leslie Heilbrunn (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Madison Cario (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Parker Lee (2020–2022) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: David Wynde (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nathan Rix (2021–2022) — Chair
- Former: Shani Harris-Bagwell (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Swan Paik (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alejandro Queral (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Anita Yap (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Linda McGeady (2020–2021) — Chair Emeritus
- Former: Raymond Cheung (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amy Kutzkey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Angela Hult (2020) — Board Vice Chair
- Former: Debbie Glaze (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey Hawthorne (2020) — Director Community Engagement
- Former: Katherine Durham (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
Contact
Mailing address: 411 Nw Park Avenue 101, Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 823-5111
Website: https://racc.org
Frequently asked questions about Regional Arts & Culture Council
How much does Regional Arts & Culture Council give each year?
Regional Arts & Culture Council gave $31K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $3.8M across 83 grants.
What is Regional Arts & Culture Council's typical grant size?
Regional Arts & Culture Council's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Regional Arts & Culture Council give grants?
Regional Arts & Culture Council gives mostly in Oregon: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Regional Arts & Culture Council give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Regional Arts & Culture Council's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Regional Arts & Culture Council?
Regional Arts & Culture Council reported $9.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.9M.
What does Regional Arts & Culture Council fund?
RACC’s mission is “to enrich our communities through arts and culture.” Its stated vision is a thriving region, powered by creativity, with arts and culture in every neighborhood. Its values include accessibility, advocacy, equity, diversity, community, and innovation. RACC supports artistic projects and activities, artist and organizational development, and public art. Its 2024 filing describes public art work that includes long-term, temporary, and performance-based artworks; artist residenci…
How do I apply for a grant from Regional Arts & Culture Council?
For the FY27 Portland Arts Project Grant, apply online through RACC’s Opportunity Portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Regional Arts & Culture Council's EIN?
Regional Arts & Culture Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1059037. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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