Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1970. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Genealogical Forum Of Oregon 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 06/2022, Genealogical Forum Of Oregon Inc generated $198.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $97.2k during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GFO'S PURPOSE IS TO EDUCATE, TO RECORD, AND TO PRESERVE GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL RECORDS AND INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GFO MAINTAINS A RESEARCH LIBRARY WITH OVER 55,000 HOLDINGS SERVING THE ENTIRE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. THE LIBRARY IS NORMALLY OPEN TO BOTH GFO MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. IN MOST YEARS, HUNDREDS OF PATRONS USE THE LIBRARY IN-PERSON, BUT IN 2021-2022 THE PHYSICAL LIBRARY WAS CLOSED OVER 200 DAYS DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE CONTINUED OUR ONLINE OFFERINGS. IN THIS FISCAL YEAR WE HAD 2800-3500 UNIQUE VISITORS EACH MONTH ON THE WEBSITE. ANOTHER ONGOING INITIATIVE IS DIGITIZING MATERIALS, ESPECIALLY ONE-OF-A-KIND HOLDINGS AND PUBLICATIONS AT RISK OF DETERIORATING; THIS YEAR WE MADE OVER 400,000 ADDITIONAL PAGES OF IMAGES AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ONLINE.
THE GFO HOLDS NUMEROUS CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS DURING THE YEAR TO TEACH PEOPLE HOW TO TRACE THEIR OWN FAMILY HISTORIES. CONDUCTED A WEEK-LONG CONFERENCE ONLINE WITH OVER 20 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS. HOSTED OVER 100 SPECIAL-INTEREST GROUP MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. PUBLISHED A QUARTERLY GENEALOGICAL JOURNAL.
CONDUCTED RESEARCH FOR PATRONS. IN 2021-2022 WE COMPLETED 147 RESEARCH REQUESTS, NOT COUNTING UNPAID RESEARCH FOR MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Geoff T Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Geri C Auerbach Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Alexa K Waddle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Richard R Crockett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Joyce A Grant-Worley Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Tina Lawson Director | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $45,403 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $199,178 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $9,500 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $244,581 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,034 |
Investment income | -$54,178 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $20 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $622 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $198,376 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,389 |
Office expenses | $14,171 |
Information technology | $4,008 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $55,215 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,318 |
All other expenses | $4,825 |
Total functional expenses | $97,214 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $133 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $258,250 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,000 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $492,758 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $757,141 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $304,760 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $452,381 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $757,141 |