Western States Center Inc

Organization Overview

Western States Center Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1992. As of 12/2020, Western States Center Inc employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Western States Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2020, Western States Center Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 21.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

WESTERN STATES CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CONNECT AND BUILD THE POWER OF COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS; TO CHALLENGE AND TRANSFORM INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SYSTEMS TO ACHIEVE RACIAL, GENDER, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

DEFENDING DEMOCRACY - WE HELP COMMUNITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY EFFECTIVELY RESPOND TO ANTI-DEMOCRATIC SOCIAL MOVEMENTS.


SHIFTING CULTURE - WE CONVENE CULTURE-MAKERS TO SHIFT THE NARRATIVE AND USE CULTURE AS A VEHICLE FOR SOCIAL CHANGE.


BUILDING MOVEMENT - WE STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZING CAPACITY OF OFTEN-MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON GENDER AND RACIAL JUSTICE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Eric K Ward
Executive Director
$94,183
Maritta Gary Smith
Chair
$0
Lecia Brooks
Secretary Treasurer
$0
Leslie Warren
Member
$0
Mary Morten
Member
$0
Laura Martin
Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
West End Strategy Team
Consultant
$172,341
Cambridge Health Ventures
Consultant
$128,472
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,692,964
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,692,964
Total Program Service Revenue$244,196
Investment income $473
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$15,604
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,922,029

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Western States Center Inc has awarded $65,082 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

GRAHAM ST PRODUCTIONS

PURPOSE: SUPPORT DISTRIBUTION OF THE DOCUMENTARY FILM 14.

$31,575

CITIZENS FOR COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT

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Friendsville, TN

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$25,000

COLLECTIVE ENTERTAINMENT

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT #IVOTED IN 2022 #IVOTED FESTIVAL TO INCREASE VOTER TURNOUT BY PRODUCING RECORD-BREAKING WEBCASTS AND ACTIVATING ENTERTAINMENT VENUES TO LET FANS IN ON ELECTION NIGHTS WHO SHOW A SELFIE FROM OUTSIDE THEIR POLLING PLACE OR AT HOME WITH THEIR BLANK AND UNMARKED BALLOT.

$8,507
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 34 grants that Western States Center Inc has recieved totaling $3,215,795.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation

Palo Alto, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$500,000
Klarman Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024

$500,000
Klarman Family Foundation

Boston, MA

PURPOSE: HEALTHY DEMOCRACY: UNRESTRICTED OPERATING SUPPORT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2022, 2023, AND 2024

$250,000
Amalgamated Charitable Foundation Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: General operating support

$235,000
The Heising-Simons Foundation

Los Altos, CA

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT

$200,000
Gs Humane Corp

New York, NY

PURPOSE: COMBAT ANTI-SEMITISM AND HATE

$160,000
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