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Oregon Coast Council of the Arts

EIN 93-0696250 · Newport, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CELEBRATE, PROMOTE AND DEVELOP COMMUNITY ARTS.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
6.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 46%
Employees
13
Volunteers
211
Highest pay
$120,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 25% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $843,737 spent. OREGON COAST COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS (OCCA) OPERATES AND MANAGES THE NEWPORT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (PAC) AND NEWPORT VISUAL ARTS CENTER (VAC) ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY EVENTS,AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING SERVING LINCOLN COUNTY AND THE OREGON COAST. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, OCCA PRESENTED AND SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF PERFORMANCES, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, FESTIVALS, AND COMMUNITY ARTS EXPERIENCES SERVING MORE THAN 40,000 RESIDENTS AND VISITORS COMBINED THROUGH THE PAC AND VAC. PROGRAMS INCLUDED YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, FREE GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST TALKS, MAJOR CULTURAL FESTIVALS LIKE THE OREGON COAST JAZZ PARTY,AND PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND TOURING ARTISTS. THE VAC PRESENTED DOZENS OF EXHIBITIONS FEATURING HUNDREDS OF LOCAL ARTISTS AND PROVIDED ONGOING ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, WHILE THE PAC SERVICED AS THE REGION'S PRIMARY PERFORMING ARTS VENUE AND HOME TO NUMEROUS RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, OCCA CONTINUES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURE IN A RURAL COASTAL COMMUNITY. OREGON COAST COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS (OCCA) OPERATES AND MANAGES THE NEWPORT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (PAC) AND NEWPORT VISUAL ARTS CENTER (VAC) ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT, PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND ACCESS TO ARTS EDUCATION, EXHIBITIONS, PERFORMANCES, COMMUNITY EVENTS,AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING SERVING LINCOLN COUNTY AND THE OREGON COAST. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, OCCA PRESENTED AND SUPPORTED HUNDREDS OF PERFORMANCES, CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITIONS, FESTIVALS, AND COMMUNITY ARTS EXPERIENCES SERVING MORE THAN 40,000 RESIDENTS AND VISITORS COMBINED THROUGH THE PAC AND VAC. PROGRAMS INCLUDED YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS, AFTER-SCHOOL ARTS EDUCATION, COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS, FREE GALLERY EXHIBITIONS, ARTIST TALKS, MAJOR CULTURAL FESTIVALS LIKE THE OREGON COAST JAZZ PARTY,AND PERFORMANCES BY LOCAL, REGIONAL, AND TOURING ARTISTS. THE VAC PRESENTED DOZENS OF EXHIBITIONS FEATURING HUNDREDS OF LOCAL ARTISTS AND PROVIDED ONGOING ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, WHILE THE PAC SERVICED AS THE REGION'S PRIMARY PERFORMING ARTS VENUE AND HOME TO NUMEROUS RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, OCCA CONTINUES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO ARTS AND CULTURE IN A RURAL COASTAL COMMUNITY.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1978.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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