Alberta Abbey Foundation

“The external accounting firm (cpa) prepares the form 990 as soon as possible and forwards a draft to the executive director and executive committee for review. The executive director receives any comments from the executive committee and relays them (if any) along with his/hers to the cpa firm for explanations/changes. Once the draft has been approved, instructions are given to the cpa firm to prepare a final version for signature and authorization for electronic filing. At that time the full board has access to the 990.”

“Violation of conflicts of interest policy 1. If the board or executive committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. 2. If, after hearing the members response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the board or executive committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall take appropriate disciplinary and/or corrective action.”

“The executive director's salary is reviewed annually as part of the budgeting process and based on goals and criteria established previously. Adjustments to salary is based upon performance with those goals and financial capability.”

“Documents are provided within a reasonable amount of time from a when written request is received.”

“Alberta abbey aims to nuture the creative, visual and performing arts in n/ne portland by amplifying opportunities for black and underrepresented communities. The abbey serves this mission by providing affordable education, gallery, studio, and performance spaces, and showcasing events for local groups of all ages.”

“1-affordable creative spaces for artists to create, showcase their work, develop audiences, and build sustainable careers. In 2024, we had long-term rentals at below-market rates with 5+ visual artists under black art ecology of portland, 2 music producers, 1 theater company, and 1 arts education nonprofit. For short-term event rentals, we offered a 15% discount to nonprofits and additional space use grants (deeply discounted or no cost) for mission-aligned artists, groups, and organizations. 2-community-centered event spaces for local artists, organizations, and grassroots events that enrich portlands cultural landscape. In 2024, aaf deepened its role as a vital cultural and community hub: -- 124 events hosted, 28,154 total attendees (including free events) with an impressive 49% increase in average show attendance. -- 27% of events served bipoc communities, 10% were free, 17% had discounts, 22% were women-led. -- 19% of events supported other nonprofits, demonstrating our commitment to collaboration. 3-diverse signature programming that celebrates and uplifts historically underrepresented voices, particularly black artists. Throughout 2024, aaf continued to diversify and expand its music programming, hosting an array of performances that honored cultural legacies and provided space for emerging talent: -- hosted powerful film screenings that centered on black experiences, identity, and storytelling: the black stars, petals and thorns, and black girl in suburbia. --new "come & find out" series spotlighting young, diverse artists across multiple genres, giving them a platform to perform and build their audiences. --havana latin rhythms, a growing all-ages event in partnership with son de cuba, inviting the community to experience the joy of latin music and dance. New program in 2024: pilot youth arts education program partnering with vibe of portland and make waves, two youth education nonprofits provided space at no cost to support their initiatives, hosting a two-week summer camp (make waves) and a five-week afterschool art program (vibepdx), ensuring greater access to arts education for youth in our community.”