PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1219 SW PARK AVE, PORTLAND, OR 97205-2430

In care of

% MARY M BROWN

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

BRIAN FERRISO, 1219 SW PARK AVENUE, PORTLAND, OR 972052430

Signed the 990

GARETH NEVITT, CFO

Phone

(503) 226-2811

Website

WWW.PORTLANDARTMUSEUM.ORG

Return prepared by

GARY MCGEE & CO LLP

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM IS TO ENGAGE DIVERSE COMMUNITIES THROUGH ART AND FILM OF ENDURING QUALITY, AND TO COLLECT, PRESERVE AND EDUCATE FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

Program accomplishments

• MORE THAN 53,750 OBJECTS AND WORKS OF ART COMPRISE THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING WORKS OF EUROPEAN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE, AMERICAN PAINTING AND SCULPTURE, SILVER, ASIAN ART, NATIVE AMERICAN ART, PRE-COLUMBIAN ART, CAMEROON AND OTHER AFRICAN ART, CONTEMPORARY ART, SCULPTURE, PRINTS AND DRAWINGS, PHOTOGRAPHY, AND FILM.
  Expenses $15,238,098 · revenue $4,872,111
• DURING 2024, THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM AND SITE SANTA FE, IN COOPERATION WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE'S BUREAU OF EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS, WERE SELECTED TO PRESENT JEFFREY GIBSON AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UNITED STATES AT THE 60TH INTERNATIONAL ART EXHIBITION OF LA BIENNALE DI VENEZIA (VENICE BIENNALE). ON VIEW APRIL 20 THROUGH NOVEMBER 24, 2024, "JEFFREY GIBSON: THE SPACE IN WHICH TO PLACE ME" PROVIDED INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES WITH THE FIRST MAJOR OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE GIBSON'S WORK OUTSIDE OF THE U.S.
  Expenses $2,792,512
• THE MUSEUM'S CENTER FOR AN UNTOLD TOMORROW IS A YEAR-ROUND ORGANIZATION AND SPACE WHERE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES EXPLORE OUR REGION AND THE WORLD THROUGH CINEMA AND CINEMATIC STORYTELLING IN ALL ITS FORMS. ITS MISSION IS TO EXPAND THE REACH OF CINEMA AS AN ART FORM AND CHALLENGE FOR WHOM, BY WHOM AND HOW STORIES CAN BE TOLD. THROUGH ITS NON-TRADITIONAL, UNBOUND FESTIVALS, SCREENINGS, EVENTS, CO:LABORATORY ADULT AND YOUTH CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS FORM CONNECTIONS THAT BIND OUR COMMUNITY AND ENCOURAGE A MORE VIBRANT, ACCESSIBLE, AND DIVERSE MEDIA-ARTS ECOSYSTEM.
  Expenses $2,553,271 · grants $25,000 · revenue $785,658
• THE LEARNING AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS TEAM AT THE PORTLAND ART MUSEUM WORKS TO OFFER A FULL SPECTRUM OF PROGRAMS AND OUTREACH INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING AND BUILD CONNECTIONS TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. THROUGH PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND COMMUNITY ADVISORY PROCESSES, THE MUSEUM STRIVES TO BE MORE THAN JUST A COLLECTION OF OBJECTS AND ARTWORK, BUT ALSO TO BE A PLACE WHERE CONVERSATIONS ABOUT THE WORLD AROUND US TAKE PLACE.
  Expenses $695,016 · revenue $5,131

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

93-0391604

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1938

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A510)

Assets (IRS master file)

$258,476,784

Income (IRS master file)

$32,888,384

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 93-0391604).

Questions about PORTLAND ART MUSEUM

What is the EIN of PORTLAND ART MUSEUM?

The employer identification number (EIN) of PORTLAND ART MUSEUM is 93-0391604.

Is PORTLAND ART MUSEUM tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1938.

Are donations to PORTLAND ART MUSEUM tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does PORTLAND ART MUSEUM file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of PORTLAND ART MUSEUM due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did PORTLAND ART MUSEUM last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of PORTLAND ART MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names BRIAN FERRISO.

Who are the officers and directors of PORTLAND ART MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 64 people; 8 received compensation from the organization, the highest $482,065 (BRIAN J FERRISO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does PORTLAND ART MUSEUM have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,333,273, expenses of $27,731,361 and total assets of $258,476,784 at year end.

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