Dance nonprofit · Portland, OR

White Bird

White Bird is a tax-exempt dance organization based in Portland, Oregon, recognized as exempt by the IRS in 1999. IRS activity category: Dance (A62).

$1.3M
latest revenue
$755.5K
total assets
1999
exempt since
23
NEA dance grants
EIN
93-1263353
Location
Portland, OR 97204
Tax status
501(c)(3) · donations deductible
Classification
Publicly supported (gross receipts)
Latest tax period
2025-06
Income
$1,324,826

Financial history (Form 990)

2016$1.5M
2017$1.5M
2018$1.6M
2019$1.4M
2020$1.6M
2021$223.2K
2022$1.2M
2023$1.2M
YearRevenueExpensesContributionsAssets990
2023$1,209,464$1,470,635$570,997$851,294PDF
2022$1,197,224$744,512$926,430$907,911PDF
2021$223,155$264,632$215,372$423,038—
2020$1,562,803$1,374,411$1,027,293$510,972PDF
2019$1,436,603$1,515,048$668,973$575,184PDF
2018$1,606,099$1,668,760$727,430$607,415PDF
2017$1,459,963$1,554,854$778,974$734,867PDF
2016$1,496,566$1,439,064$736,168$758,236PDF

National Endowment for the Arts grants

YearAmountProject
2026$20,000Purpose: To support a series of performances in recognition of America’s 250th anniversary. Additional Project Description: White Bird will present performances by dance companies from across the country, celebrating inn
2024$20,000Purpose: To support performances and community engagement activities by Black Grace Dance Company and Music from the Sole as part of the third annual WE ARE ONE Festival. Additional Project Description: The WE ARE ONE Fe
2023$10,000Purpose: To support the presentation of A.I.M by Kyle Abraham's An Untitled Love as part of the WE ARE ONE Festival. Additional Project Description: The festival will present dance companies that are culturally diverse a
2020$40,000To support the planning and presentation of dance companies as part of the White Bird Uncaged series. Performances by Niv Sheinfeld & Oren Laor and marketing activities were supported prior to the closure of the organiza
2019$40,000To support the presentation of dance companies as part of the White Bird Uncaged series. White Bird Uncaged focuses on presenting innovative regional, national, and international dance artists in smaller, more affordable
2018$40,000To support the presentation of dance companies as part of the White Bird Uncaged series. White Bird Uncaged focuses on the world's most innovative regional, national, and international dance artists. Its adventurous natu
2017$40,000To support the White Bird Uncaged series in 2017. White Bird Uncaged focuses on the world's most innovative regional, national, and international dance artists. Its adventurous nature and low ticket prices attract those
2016$40,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird Uncaged series. Kyle Abraham/Abraham.In.Motion, Crystal Pite/Kidd Pivot, and Inbal Pinto Dance Company will be presented at Portland State University's Lin
2015$40,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird Uncaged series. New Israeli Voices in Dance: Hillel Kogan and Danielle Agami, Urban Bush Women, and other companies will be presented at Portland State Uni
2014$30,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird Uncaged series. Stephen Petronio Company (New York City), Emio Greco/PC (The Netherlands), and other companies will be presented at Portland State Universi
2013$30,000To support dance performances and community engagement activities in the White Bird Uncaged series. Compagnie Marie Chouinard (Canada), Illstyle & Peace Productions and up to two other companies will be presented in inti
2012$21,000To support dance performances in the White Bird Uncaged series. Kidd Pivot (Canada), Yasmeen Godder (Israel), and other companies will be presented in intimate-sized venues.
2011$30,000To support dance performances in the "White Bird Uncaged" series. Laboratory Dance Project (LDP), Yossi Berg/Oded Graf, and other companies will be presented in intimate-sized venues.
2010$25,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird Uncaged series. The project will include master classes and lecture-demonstrations.
2009$20,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird Uncaged series. The project will include master classes and lecture-demonstrations.
2009$50,000To support the preservation of jobs that are threatened by declines in philanthropic and other support during the current economic downturn.
2008$15,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird/Portland State University and "White Bird Uncaged" dance series. The project will include master classes and lecture-demonstrations.
2007$15,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird/Portland State University Dance series. The series will include master classes and lecture-demonstrations.
2006$15,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird/Portland State University Dance series. The series will include master classes and outreach activities.
2005$15,000To support the presentation of dance companies in the White Bird/Portland State University Dance Series. The series will include master classes and lecture demonstrations.
2004$15,000To support the presentation of dance companies in The White Bird/PSU Dance Series. The series will include master classes and lecture-demonstrations.
2003$15,000To support the presentation of dance companies as part of The White Bird/Portland State University Dance Series. The series will include workshops and a co-commissioned work.
2002$5,000To support the presentation of up to two dance companies as part of The White Bird/Portland State University Dance Series. The series will include new work, master classes, and residencies.

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