Civic Intelligence

Shaking the Tree Inc

EIN 45-2697899 • 501(c)3 • Portland, OR

Profile

Shaking the tree melds the boundaries of theatre and visual art by presenting audiences with unconventional theatrical experiences in our non-traditional warehouse space. Founded in 2003, shaking the tree uses innovative ways to inhabit space, and positions itself at the intersection of innovation, activism and groudbreaking theatricality to allow audiences to experience a deeper, more active connection to the work.

823 SE Grant StPortland, OR 97214

www.shaking-the-tree.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.25x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

80th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

19th percentile

-31%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

91st percentile

$18,000

Higher top officer pay than 91% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

17th percentile

-54%

Faster asset growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

77th percentile

28%

Faster revenue growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$98,340

Down $8,137 (-7.6%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$26,082

Down $529 (-2.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$72,258

Down $7,608 (-9.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue80th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Up

$411,841

Up $8,291 (+2.1%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$419,449

Down $108,144 (-20%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$7,608

Up $116,435 (+94%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth17th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2014: $9,297Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $69,231Liabilities 2015: $3,403Net Assets 2015: $65,8282015Assets 2016: $19,208Net Assets 2016: $19,2082016Assets 2017: $2,160Liabilities 2017: $3,331Net Assets 2017: -$1,1712017Assets 2018: $5,825Liabilities 2018: $3,845Net Assets 2018: $1,9802018Assets 2019: $2,253Liabilities 2019: $14,414Net Assets 2019: -$12,1612019Assets 2020: $86,946Liabilities 2020: $46,722Net Assets 2020: $40,2242020Assets 2021: $240,410Liabilities 2021: $29,647Net Assets 2021: $210,7632021Assets 2022: $229,912Liabilities 2022: $26,003Net Assets 2022: $203,9092022Assets 2023: $106,477Liabilities 2023: $26,611Net Assets 2023: $79,8662023Assets 2024: $98,340Liabilities 2024: $26,082Net Assets 2024: $72,2582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$98,340
Liabilities$26,082
Net Assets$72,258
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth77th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2014: $111,767Expenses 2014: $102,470Net Income 2014: $9,2972014Revenue 2015: $188,109Expenses 2015: $131,578Net Income 2015: $56,5312015Revenue 2016: $130,694Expenses 2016: $163,850Net Income 2016: -$33,1562016Revenue 2017: $145,964Expenses 2017: $157,483Net Income 2017: -$11,5192017Revenue 2018: $161,056Expenses 2018: $157,905Net Income 2018: $3,1512018Revenue 2019: $230,308Expenses 2019: $244,449Net Income 2019: -$14,1412019Revenue 2020: $228,256Expenses 2020: $183,111Net Income 2020: $45,1452020Revenue 2021: $403,055Expenses 2021: $232,515Net Income 2021: $170,5402021Revenue 2022: $315,985Expenses 2022: $322,839Net Income 2022: -$6,8542022Revenue 2023: $403,550Expenses 2023: $527,593Net Income 2023: -$124,0432023Revenue 2024: $411,841Expenses 2024: $419,449Net Income 2024: -$7,6082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$411,841
Expenses$419,449
Net Income-$7,608
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$98,340
Liabilities
$26,082
Net assets
$72,258
Revenue
$411,841
Expenses
$419,449
Net income
-$7,608
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.26$0.72$4.12$4.19$0.08
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.06$0.27$0.80$4.04$5.28$1.24
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.30$0.26$2.04$3.16$3.23$0.07
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.30$2.11$4.03$2.33$1.71
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.87$0.47$0.40$2.28$1.83$0.45
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.14$0.12$2.30$2.44$0.14
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.06$0.04$0.02$1.61$1.58$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.02$0.03$0.01$1.46$1.57$0.12
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.19$1.31$1.64$0.33
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.69$0.03$0.66$1.88$1.32$0.57
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$1.12$1.02$0.09
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$411,841
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Shaking the tree melds the boundaries of theatre and visual art by presenting audiences with unconventional theatrical experiences in our non-traditional warehouse space. Founded in 2003, shaking the tree uses innovative ways to inhabit space, and positions itself at the intersection of innovation, activism and groudbreaking theatricality to allow audiences to experience a deeper, more active connection to the work.

To meld the boundaries of theatre and visual art.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$63,010$56,486▼ $6,524
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$23,400$21,666▼ $1,734
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$20,067$20,188▲ $121
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$106,477$98,340▼ $8,137
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$25,234$24,498▼ $736
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,377$1,584▲ $207
Total Liabilities$26,611$26,082▼ $529
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$79,866$72,258▼ $7,608
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$79,866$72,258▼ $7,608
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$106,477$98,340▼ $8,137

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$21,666$4,334$26,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay91st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Samantha Van Der MerwePresidentFT$53,500$53,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Belinda GreenDirector
Dorothy DavisDirector
Kerry ErdenbergerDirector
Michelle Ruiz KeilDirector
Rebecca HarrisonDirector
Jessie JonasSecretary
Scott WiggersTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$327,500
Program Service Revenue
$51,751
Investment Income
$121
Other Revenue
$32,469
All Other Contributions
$258,755
Change in Net Assets
$-7,608
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$255,541
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$163,908
Total Fundraising Expense$22,206
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$105,016--$105,016
Fees for Services Other$65,418$1,454$5,815$72,687
Other Salaries and Wages$41,211$15,850$6,340$63,401
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$34,775$13,375$5,350$53,500
Payroll Taxes$27,723$10,663$4,265$42,651
Office Expenses-$6,351-$6,351
Insurance-$5,402-$5,402
Royalties$5,040--$5,040
Travel$4,672--$4,672
Other Employee Benefits$2,831$1,089$436$4,356
Conferences and Meetings$4,147--$4,147
Information Technology-$2,500-$2,500
Depreciation Depletion$1,734--$1,734
Other Expenses$1,309--$1,309
Advertising$959--$959
All Other Expenses$69$683-$752
Interest$739--$739
Total Functional Expenses$339,876$57,367$22,206$419,449
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“After the form 990 is complete it is made available at shaking the tree's next board meeting for review. It is approved in a board-wide vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“When a possible conflict of interest comes up it is discussed at a board meeting, and the person associated with the conflict is recused form the board's decision-making process.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The board will obtain research and information, such as the compensation levels and benefits for similarly qualified individuals in comparable positions at similar organizations, in order to make a decision for the compensation (salary and benefits) of the executive director (and other highly compensation edmployees or consultants). This date may include the following: 1. Salary and benefit compensation studies by independent sources; 2. Written job offers for positions at similar organization; 3. Documented telephone calls about similar positions at both nonprofit and for-profit organizations; and 4. Information obtained from the irs form 990 filings of similar organizations.to approve the compensation for the executive director (and other highly compensated employees and consultants) the board must document how it reached its decisions, including the data on which it relied, in minutes of the meeting during which the compensation was approved.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“All our governing documents and policies are in a google folder for public viewing (upon request). Our policies are also shared with all new board members, employees, and independent contractors.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Shaking the Tree Inc
EIN
45-2697899
Phone
5032350635
Address
823 SE Grant St, Portland, OR 97214

Signing Officer

Name
Samantha Van Der Merwe
Title
President
Signed
2025-05-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Samantha Van Der Merwe
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Or
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
11
Volunteers
7

Preparer

Firm
Kern & Thompson LLC
Address
1800 SW FIRST AVE STE 410, PORTLAND, OR 97201
Preparer
Jonna Vercellini CPA
Phone
5032223338
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0AFTER THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETE IT IS MADE AVAILABLE AT SHAKING THE TREE'S NEXT BOARD MEETING FOR REVIEW. IT IS APPROVED IN A BOARD-WIDE VOTE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1WHEN A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMES UP IT IS DISCUSSED AT A BOARD MEETING, AND THE PERSON ASSOCIATED WITH THE CONFLICT IS RECUSED FORM THE BOARD'S DECISION-MAKING PROCESS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD WILL OBTAIN RESEARCH AND INFORMATION, SUCH AS THE COMPENSATION LEVELS AND BENEFITS FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, IN ORDER TO MAKE A DECISION FOR THE COMPENSATION (SALARY AND BENEFITS) OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATION EDMPLOYEES OR CONSULTANTS). THIS DATE MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES; 2. WRITTEN JOB OFFERS FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATION; 3. DOCUMENTED TELEPHONE CALLS ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS AT BOTH NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; AND 4. INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE IRS FORM 990 FILINGS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.TO APPROVE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS) THE BOARD MUST DOCUMENT HOW IT REACHED ITS DECISIONS, INCLUDING THE DATA ON WHICH IT RELIED, IN MINUTES OF THE MEETING DURING WHICH THE COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE IN A GOOGLE FOLDER FOR PUBLIC VIEWING (UPON REQUEST). OUR POLICIES ARE ALSO SHARED WITH ALL NEW BOARD MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES, AND INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
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