The Cowles Center

Organization Overview

The Cowles Center, operating under the name The Cowles Center for Dance, is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (A61) the organization is classified as: Performing Arts Centers, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cowles Center for Dance employed 54 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cowles Center for Dance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Cowles Center for Dance generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.2%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE A HOME FOR THE LOCAL DANCE COMPANY AND WORK AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THESE ARTISTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PERFORMANCE PROGRAM -THE COWLES CENTER PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESIDENT AND NON-RESIDENT PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO PRESENT PERFORMANCES TO THE PUBLIC IN A WORLD-CLASS VENUE THAT IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DANCE ARTISTS. THE THEATER IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE NEEDS OF DANCE, WITH A SPRUNG FLOOR, A FLY-LOFT, AND SIGHTLINES THAT KEEP DANCERS VISIBLE FROM THEIR TOES TO THEIR GREATEST LEAPS. THE 15-20 MINNESOTA-BASED COMPANIES FEATURED IN THE COWLES CENTER'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE SEASON PAY NO UPFRONT RENTAL FEES FOR THE USE OF SPACE. THE COSTS OF MARKETING MATERIALS, PAID ADVERTISING, BOX OFFICE/SUPPORT STAFF, AND SIGNIFICANT PORTIONS OF TECHNICAL BACKSTAGE LABOR ARE ALSO ABSORBED BY THE COWLES CENTER. THESE SUBSIDIES MITIGATE PROHIBITIVE COST BARRIERS AND ULTIMATELY FREE ARTISTS/COMPANIES TO FOCUS ON WHAT THEY DO BEST: CREATING AND PERFORMING INNOVATIVE DANCE WORK THAT IS DYNAMIC, CHALLENGING, AND SURPRISING.


EDUCATION PROGRAM - THE COWLES CENTER ENRICHES ARTS EDUCATION FOR MORE THAN 11,000 STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ANNUALLY THROUGH RESIDENCIES WITH THE COWLES CENTER TEACHING ARTISTS, STUDENT MATINEE PERFORMANCES, MOVEMENTWISE DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR OLDER ADULTS, AND A HOST OF OTHER COMMUNITY-FOCUSED INITIATIVES. GENEROUS SUPPORT FROM COMMUNITY PARTNERS ALLOWS THE COWLES CENTER TO PROVIDE THESE PROGRAMS FOR FREE OR AT LITTLE COST TO PARTICIPANTS, REMOVING THE BARRIERS TO HIGH-QUALITY DANCE EDUCATION.IN 2021, K-12 RESIDENCY PROGRAMS (DANCE WITHOUT BARRIERS, CREATIONS, AND FIRST MOVES) REACHED 3,032 STUDENTS THROUGH 482 SESSIONS.


FACILITIES PROGRAM: THE FACILITIES PROGRAM AT THE COWLES CENTER SUPPORTS THE PERFORMING ARTS COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING PERFORMANCE, REHEARSAL/STUDIO, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE SPACE AT 40% BELOW MARKET VALUE FOR 20 AREA NONPROFIT DANCE AND PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING TWO OF MINNESOTA'S LEADING DANCE SCHOOLS, AND A NETWORK OF INDEPENDENT ARTISTS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS.


MCKNIGHT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM: THE COWLES CENTER IS HOME TO THE PRESTIGIOUS MCKNIGHT FELLOWSHIPS FOR DANCE AND CHOREOGRAPHY, WHICH ANNUALLY AWARDS THREE MID-CAREER DANCERS AND THREE MID-CAREER CHOREOGRAPHERS TO DEEPEN THEIR CRAFT AND DEVELOP NEW PROJECTS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$38,615
Related organizations$1,646,057
Government grants $752,983
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$583,378
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $27,931
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,021,033
Total Program Service Revenue$470,752
Investment income $39
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $147,201
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$10,257
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,628,768

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that The Cowles Center has recieved totaling $1,666,676.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Artspace Projects Inc

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: Construciton Bills Paid for construction of Hennepin Center for the Arts building.

$1,636,057
James B Linsmayer Foundation Tr

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING

$20,000
Artspace Projects Inc

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: Grant for Dance program with Hi-Arts at El Barrio Artist Lofts in New York.

$10,000
Jp Morgan Chase Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$619
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