Oregon Arts Watch
Oregon Arts Watch produces independent, professional arts and culture journalism and criticism that is transparent, fair and accurate.
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Oregon ArtsWatch produces arts journalism that is fundamentally useful to the public interest. We published 691 stories and attracted 272,553 users.
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Oregon Arts Watch produces independent, professional arts and culture journalism and criticism that is transparent, fair and accurate.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOregon Arts Watch is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Portland, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2010 and has been operating for 16 years. Its EIN is 274007843. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $304K in annual revenue. 51 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Oregon Arts Watch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.
Oregon Arts Watch is located in Portland, OR, United States. The organization was established in 2010 and has been active for 16 years.
Based on official tax filings, Oregon Arts Watch has $304K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 94% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Oregon Arts Watch is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $304K in annual revenue. The organization has 51 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Oregon Arts Watch. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Oregon Arts Watch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 84% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 94%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Oregon ArtsWatch produces arts journalism that is fundamentally useful to the public interest. We published 691 stories and attracted 272,553 users. Oregon Arts Watch is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2010.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Oregon Arts Watch's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 94%. Its annual revenue of $304K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Oregon Arts Watch are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Oregon Arts Watch is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274007843, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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Quick facts about Oregon Arts Watch
- What is Oregon Arts Watch?
- Oregon Arts Watch is a arts & culture supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Portland, United States. Oregon ArtsWatch produces arts journalism that is fundamentally useful to the public interest. We published 691 stories and attracted 272,553 users.
- When was Oregon Arts Watch founded?
- Oregon Arts Watch was founded in 2010.
- Who leads Oregon Arts Watch?
- Laura Grimes serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Oregon Arts Watch located?
- Headquartered in Portland, United States.
- What is Oregon Arts Watch's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Oregon Arts Watch trustworthy?
- Oregon Arts Watch has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Oregon Arts Watch's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 274007843.
- What is Oregon Arts Watch's website?
- http://www.orartswatch.org