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The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts

The Shedd Institute (1) runs a music school that provides lessons, classes, camps, and school programs to all ages; (2) operates a cultural/educational center used by many organizations, …

Arts & Culture Eugene, OR EIN: 931045304 (IRS) Reg: 93-1045304 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
66/100 · methodology

About The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts (The Shedd) is a non-profit performing arts company, educational institute, and venue management company that serves Eugene, Oregon, Lane County, and all of Oregon with year-round professional performances, educational programs, and venue rental for non-profit organizations. It presents an array of festivals, concert series and educational programs representing the rich diversity of American music.

Founded
Headquarters
Eugene, OR
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A680
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Tax-exempt status revoked

This organization's tax-exempt status was automatically revoked by the IRS on Nov. 15, 2025 for failing to file required returns for three consecutive years. Donations may not be tax-deductible.

Mission

The Shedd Institute (1) runs a music school that provides lessons, classes, camps, and school programs to all ages; (2) operates a cultural/educational center used by many organizations, and (3) produces/presents 120+ concerts & theatrical performances annually in a wide variety of musical genres.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 67%
Peer average: 75%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 66
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2022 · IRS 990 (FY2022)
$0.67
Program$0.67

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 87% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar's profile for The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • third-party accreditation (present for 96% of comparable organizations)
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Eugene, OR, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 931045304. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 66/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 89 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 931045304. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66/100. 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 66 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts is located in Eugene, OR, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 75% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $4M in annual revenue. The organization has 89 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 67% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 75%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts (The Shedd) is a non-profit performing arts company, educational institute, and venue management company that serves Eugene, Oregon, Lane County, and all of Oregon with year-round professional performances, educational programs, and venue rental for non-profit organizations. It presents an array of festivals, concert series and educational programs representing the rich diversity of American music. The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 67% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 75%. Its annual revenue of $4M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 931045304, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
67% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2022) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2022): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
163

Leadership

From FY2022 filing

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James R••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$3.8M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2022 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 89 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2022 on record
  • Named leadership · 89 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1991
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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Quick facts about The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts

What is The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts?
The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Eugene, United States. The John G. Shedd Institute for the Arts (The Shedd) is a non-profit performing arts company, educational institute, and venue management company that serves Eugene, Oregon, Lane County, and all of Oregon with year-round professional performances, educational programs, and venue rental for non-profit organizations. It presents an array of festivals, concert series and educational programs representing the rich diversity of American music.
When was The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts founded?
The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts was founded in 1991.
Who leads The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts?
James Ralph serves as Executive Director.
Where is The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts located?
Headquartered in Eugene, OR, United States.
What is The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2022 is approximately $1M-$10M. 67% of expenses go to program services.
Is The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts trustworthy?
The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 66 out of 100 (Partial 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 The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts's registration number?
IRS EIN: 931045304. Registration: 93-1045304 (United States).
What is The John G Shedd Institute for the Arts's website?
http://www.theshedd.org