From the Ground Up A Research and Development Center for New Art

EIN: 884195195 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Portland, OR

Total Revenue
$206,494
Total Expenses
$153,039
Total Assets
$60,504
Net Assets
$60,004
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2023
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
Katherine Murphy Lewis
Phone
5417781707
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

From the Ground Up A Research and Development Center for New Art, founded in 2023, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $206K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. The organization ran a surplus of $53K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

New art training and production

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $10,393 Revenue: $5,526

Created by resident alumni Andrea Parson we have supported the production and touring of this profound new work about grief and how we cope when faced with adversity.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,469 Revenue: $13,932

Bringing our unique approach to art making across the state of Oregon & hosting other innovative teaching artists here in Portland

Program 3
Expenses: $5,697 Revenue: $22,290

Provided mentorship training and artistic support to 8 artists over 6 months. Each resident received the necessary support to create an emerging new one-act performance presented at our Annual New...

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Provided mentorship training and artistic support to 8 artists over 6 months. Each resident received the necessary support to create an emerging new one-act performance presented at our Annual New Works Festival in June.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $163,308
Program Service Revenue $43,186
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $206,494

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $75,682
Fundraising Expenses $5,780
Program Expenses $32,442
Other Expenses $71,577
TOTAL EXPENSES $153,039

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $206,494 N/A N/A
Expenses $153,039 N/A N/A
Net Income $53,455 N/A N/A
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$75,682
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sydney Parno Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Jensen Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Megan Wilkerson Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katherine Murphy Lewis Artistic Director 40.00
Officer
$75,682 $0 $75,682
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $206,494 $153,039 $60,504 $53,455
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