Alberta Abbey Foundation

What Alberta Abbey Foundation does

Alberta Abbey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2018 to sustainably address the shortage of affordable arts space in Northeast Portland. The foundation operates a 23,000 sqft, 100-year-old historic building at 126 NE Alberta Street in the Alberta Arts District, originally the Mallory Avenue Christian Church (founded 1922). Its primary purpose is to provide below-market studio, gallery, and performance spaces to artists and community organizations, with a particular mission of amplifying opportunities for Black and underrepresented communities in the arts.

The organization's core offerings include a 350-380 seat main theater with professional technical capabilities (Steinway grand piano, K-Array sound system, multitrack recording), below-market artist studios, complimentary gallery space, signature programming (music, theater, film, hip-hop with emphasis on Black History Month and Black Music Month), and add-on recording services priced at $75-$200 per session. The venue serves performing artists, local musicians, community organizations, nonprofits, and touring acts in the Portland metro area, with named renters including Oregon Children's Theatre, The Jazz Room, and Goodnight House.

Revenue is generated through three streams: below-market venue rentals, individual donations and recurring contributions, and ticketed signature programming sold primarily via Eventbrite and Fever. The organization employs approximately 7 full-time staff (Executive Director, Events & Programming Project Manager, Technical Director, Digital Assets & Marketing Manager, Facilities Manager, Bar Manager, Volunteer Coordinator) supplemented by part-time event staff and volunteers. Operations are sustained by an institutional funding network of 18 partners including the National Endowment for the Arts, Oregon Community Foundation, Travel Oregon, Regional Arts & Culture Council, Oregon Cultural Trust, The Collins Foundation, and the City of Portland. The foundation's long-term objective is to build financial solvency sufficient to take over ownership of the Abbey building from its current developers.

Name

Alberta Abbey Foundation

Legal name

Alberta Abbey Foundation

Website

https://albertaabbey.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Alberta Abbey Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a historic 23,000 sqft, 350-seat venue in Portland's Alberta Arts District, providing below-market performance, studio, and gallery space to Black, BIPOC, and underrepresented artists and community organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arts and Cultural Venue Services

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219)

akta.pro primary industry

Performing Arts Centers & Presenters (Programming/Booking) (MPAGABAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Theater & Performing Arts Venue Operations (Playhouses, Opera Houses) (MPAGALAB)

Keywords

• Nonprofit arts venue
• Performance space rental
• Community arts programming
• Below-market studio space
• Creative workspace

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Venue Rentals: Below-market and discounted venue rental spaces for performances, events, and community gatherings offered to artists, nonprofits, and mission-aligned organizations
2. Donations and Contributions: Individual donations and supporter contributions that fund affordable creative spaces, visual art programs, and community-centered events
3. Signature Programming: Curated and produced events including music, theater, film, and hip-hop programming with special highlights during Black History Month and Black Music Month

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alberta Abbey Foundation operates a 23,000 sqft historic arts venue in Northeast Portland offering main theater rentals (350-380 seats with flex capacity up to 450 standing), below-market artist studios, free gallery exhibition space, professional audio/video recording services, and signature community programming centered on Black and underrepresented artists. The venue serves performing artists, community organizations, and visual artists with below-market pricing and professional production support.

Product overview

Alberta Abbey Foundation operates a historic 23,000 sqft venue in Northeast Portland as a unified platform offering multiple interconnected services: venue rental of its main theater (350-380 seats) and ballroom spaces to artists and event organizers; below-market studios and free gallery space for visual artists; professional recording services with multitrack audio and video capabilities; and signature community programming featuring Black and underrepresented artists across music, theater, film, and hip-hop genres. The organization functions as a nonprofit with a mission to nurture the arts in NE Portland by amplifying opportunities for Black and underrepresented communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Main Theater Venue Rental

Quantifiable outcome

• 23,000 sqft of below-market arts space available to community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NIVA (National Independent Venue Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational advocacy organization for independent venues; #SaveOurStages initiative provided critical pandemic support for shuttered venues
• Green HammerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSustainable building organization providing expertise for historic building renovation
• Alberta Arts DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighborhood arts district partnership for Last Thursday's events and community programming

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheAlbertaAbbey

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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