Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc

Organization Overview

Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc is located in Muncie, IN. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (A11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc employed 110 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc 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, Minnetrista Cultural Foundation Inc generated $5.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MINNETRISTA IS THE HOME OF THE BALL JAR; A GATHERING PLACE AND CATALYST FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. WE CREATE SHARED EXPERIENCES THAT CONNECT PEOPLE, LEADING TO A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE COLLECTION INCLUDES ARTIFACTS, ART, AND ARCHIVAL MATERIAL THAT DOCUMENT THE PEOPLE, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, EVENTS, AND BUSINESSES AND INDUSTRIES OF EAST CENTRAL INDIANA. A MAJOR COMPONENT OF THE COLLECTION IS BALL FAMILY MATERIAL AND BALL CORPORATION BUSINESS RECORDS. SEVERAL ACQUISITIONS WERE RECEIVED IN 2022. THEY INCLUDED MATERIALS AND OBJECTS THAT DOCUMENT THE BALL FAMILY, BALL CORPORATION, AND LOCAL HISTORY. THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE COLLECTION, BOTH ON-SITE AND ON-LINE, IS ALSO A DESTINATION FOR RESEARCHERS. IN 2022, THERE WERE MORE THAN 208 REMOTE AND IN-PERSON RESEARCH REQUESTS AND APPOINTMENTS. BY THE END OF 2022, THERE WERE MORE THAN 8,260 OBJECTS ONLINE, 6,278 PHOTOGRAPH COLLECTIONS, AND OVER 2,400 ARCHIVAL RECORDS FROM THE MINNETRISTA HERITAGE COLLECTION ON-LINE. THOUSANDS OF ADDITIONAL RECORDS WERE AVAILABLE ONSITE TO RESEARCHERS THROUGH OUR COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. THERE WERE OVER 12,000 SEARCHES OF THE ON-LINE COLLECTION IN 2022.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: THE BREAKDOWN OF THE REMAINING 899,088 IN PROGRAM EXPENSES IS AS FOLLOWS: 489,924 DEPRECIATION EXPENSE; 211,217 IT EXPENSE; 197,947 ADVERTISING.


AS THE HOME OF THE BALL JAR, MINNETRISTA CONTINUES TO SERVE AS A LEGACY SITE AND GATHERING PLACE FOR EAST CENTRAL INDIANA. VISITORS COME TO EXPLORE, RECHARGE, AND CONNECT. IN 2022, MORE THAN 76,500 LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL VISITORS ENJOYED PROGRAMS LIKE PAINTING WORKSHOPS, GLASS WORKSHOPS, SCHOOL TOURS, SUMMER CAMPS, FAMILY DAYS, AND MANY OTHER PROGRAMS AT MINNETRISTA. FAMILIES ATTENDED OUR SIGNATURE EVENTS LIKE FARMERS MARKET, GARDEN FAIR, FAERIES SPRITES & LIGHTS, AND ENCHANTED LUMINARIA WALK.


MINNETRISTA IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR EAST CENTRAL INDIANA BY OFFERING A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION IN THE MIDDLE OF MUNCIE. WITH A SIX-ACRE NATURE AREA, 23 ACRES OF THEMED AND HISTORIC GARDENS, AND A STRETCH OF THE WHITE RIVER GREENWAY, MINNETRISTA SERVES AS GREEN SPACE FOR THE COMMUNITY. THIS SPACE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE INVALUABLE RESPITE TO OUR COMMUNITY DURING 2022 AS THE VISITORS SOUGHT WAYS TO GET PHYSICAL AND FIND MENTAL RELIEF FROM LIFE STRESSES CAUSED BY BOTH PERSONAL AND NATIONAL FACTORS LIKE THE PANDEMIC, ECONOMICS, AND POLITICAL PRESSURES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elizabeth A Brewer
Pres/ceo/tru
$164,222
Steve Smith
Chair
$0
Sara Shade Hamilton
Vice Chair
$0
Steve Moore
Vice Chair
$0
Jeannine Harrold
Secretary
$0
Ed Armantrout
Trustee
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Unified Group Services
Insurance
$239,417
Brooks Construction Company
Construction
$206,341
Ekeeper Systems Incorporated
It Consulting
$144,051
Vasey Commercial Inc
Mechanical Svs
$133,651
Sa Boyce
Construction
$100,665
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$36,240
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,405,699
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,441,939
Total Program Service Revenue$281,457
Investment income $106,315
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$77,683
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $362,347
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$30,570
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,083,805

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