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Old Church Society Inc

Old Church Society Inc

Portland, OR 97201
Tax ID93-6044352

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About this organization

Revenue

$367,350

Expenses

$412,682

Website

theoldchurch.org

Mission

TOC Concert Hall is a nonprofit, all-ages venue in Portland, Oregon hosting hundreds of free and affordable music and cultural events for 65,000 visitors each year. Built in 1882, it is the oldest church building in downtown and is on the National Register of Historic Places. TOC's dual mission is to preserve and celebrate the building’s historic architecture and create music and arts programs that enhance the cultural life of the community. In 2016 the auditorium was upgraded into a world-class concert hall with state-of-the-art sound and lighting and since then we've produced and hosted hundreds of concerts with music from Brazil, the Middle East, India, Mali and Mexico; numerous music and literary festivals, storyteller series, arts symposia, and high profile artists.

About

PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS THE OLD CHURCH CONCERT HALL IN DOWNTOWN PORTLAND ATTRACTS OVER 60,000 VISITORS ANNUALLY. WE ARE A NON-RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION WITH A DUAL MISSION: TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE THIS HISTORICAL AND VITAL ARCHITECUTUAL STRUCTURE WHICH WAS BUILT IN 1882; AND MAKE THE MOST OF ITS UNIQUE ATTRIBUTES AS A PERFORMANCE SPACE BY CREATING AND FOSTERING PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE THE ARTISTIC AND CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY. IN 2017 WE OFFERED OUR 49TH YEAR OF WEEKLY FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS, PARTICULARILY BENEFITING LOW-INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, SENIORS, AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. OUR FREE MONTHLY "LITTLE EARS" CONCERTS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN CELEBRATED ITS FIFTH YEAR IN 2017. CULTURALLY DIVERSE PROGRAMMING OF ALL KINDS OF MUSIC FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND DISCOUNTED RENTAL RATES MAKE US AN INCUBATOR FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS AND A RESOURCE FOR TEACHERS AND LOCAL PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS. IN 2016 WE REVIVED AND UPGRADED THE SOUND, LIGHTING AND OTHER ASPECTS OF OUR CONCERT HALL. WE PROTECT THIS HISTORIC TREASURE BY MAINTAINING ITS DISTINCTIVE ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES, SUCH AS THE POVEY BROTHERS STAINED GLASS AND THE ORIGINAL HOOK AND HASTINGS PIPE ORGAN, NOW THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN THE CITY.

Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing

According to the filing documents, the non-profit's mission is defined as “Preserve the old church as a historic & vital architectural structure; and, utilize its inherent qualities as a performance space by creating, fostering, & promoting programs that reflect & enhance the artistic & cultural life of the community.”.

When referring to its tasks, they were referred to as: “The old church society is a nonprofit, all ages venue in portland, oregon. the building was built in 1882 and it is on the national register of historic places. the dual mission is to preserve and celebrate the building's historic architecure and to create music and arts programs that enhance the cultural life of the community.”.

  • The non-profit's state of operation has been legally reported as OR.
  • According to the latest filing, the non-profit's address in 2018 is 1500 SW 11TH AVE 2502, PORTLAND, OR, 97201.
  • The total number of employees reported by the non-profit on their form for 2018 is 9.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$45,332.
  • The CEO compensation policy within the organization is established through an impartial evaluation and approval.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1968.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $152,959 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $28,954 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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