Arts Midwest
- Assets
- $13.1m
- Revenue
- $9.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 08/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 41-1000424
Organization Overview
Arts Midwest is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1973. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Arts Midwest employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts Midwest 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 06/2023, Arts Midwest generated $9.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.4m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.6% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2015, Arts Midwest has awarded 1,355 individual grants totaling $26,491,165. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BUILD UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE MIDWEST BY ADVANCING CREATIVITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
REGIONAL INITIATIVES: ARTS MIDWEST'S REGIONAL INITIATIVES INCLUDE SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ARTISTS, ARTS LEADERS, AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDWEST REGION. EFFORTS INCLUDE GIVING GRANTS TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH THE THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS; SUPPORT TO PROJECTS AND PARTNERS IN THE MIDWEST; SERVICE TO OUR MEMBER STATE ARTS AGENCIES, AND A NEW EFFORT TO SUPPORT STORYTELLING AND RESEARCH AROUND THE MIDWEST'S CREATIVE SECTOR.
LEARNING INITIATIVE:ARTS MIDWEST PROVIDES ARTS LEADERS OPPORTUNITIES TO COME TOGETHER AND EXPLORE NEW IDEAS, DEEPEN THEIR STRATEGIC PRACTICES, AND BUILD NEW SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS.FROM 2019-2023, ARTS MIDWEST SERVED AS OPERATING PARTNER FOR THE BUSH FOUNDATION'S COMMUNITY CREATIVITY COHORT PROGRAM, IS A COHORT OF 40 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND THE NATIVE NATIONS THAT SHARE THAT GEOGRAPHY. THE COHORT FOCUSED ON HELPING ORGANIZATIONS INCREASE THEIR CAPACITY TO MAKE ART AND CULTURE CENTRAL TO PROBLEM SOLVING.ARTS MIDWEST ALSO PROVIDED VIRTUAL RESOURCES AND TRAINING SUPPORT THROUGH OUR NEW IDEAS HUB, AN ONLINE TOOLKIT OF CURRICULUM AND TRAINING MATERIALS FOR ARTS ADMINISTRATORS . IN 2022, ARTS MIDWEST PARTNERED WITH NEW BEDFORD CREATIVE IN NEW BEDFORD, MA, TO BRING OUR CREATING CONNECTION TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO ARTISTS AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THAT COMMUNITY.
PERFORMING ARTS: ARTS MIDWEST'S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMS CONNECT ARTISTS TO AUDIENCES IN THE MIDWEST AND NATIONALLY. IN FY23, OUR EFFORTS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON GIG FUND, WORLD FEST, SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AND WE THE MANY.GIG FUND PROVIDES GRANTS TO ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR REGION FOR PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY EVENTS WITH ARTISTS. THROUGH THE 2022-2023 CYCLE, WE AWARDED MORE THAN $687,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE MIDWEST.WORLD FEST CONNECTS RURAL MIDWESTERN COMMUNITIES TO WORLD CULTURES THROUGH WEEK-LONG RESIDENCIES WITH GLOBAL PERFORMERS. IN 2022-2023, WE TOURED THREE BANDS, PAMUYA, OKAIDJA AFROSO, AND OKRA PLAYGROUND TO NINE COMMUNITIES IN THE MIDWEST.ARTS MIDWEST MANAGES SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL EDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. DURING THE 2022-2023 PROGRAM CYCLE, WE MADE $1 MILLION IN GRANTS TO 40 NONPROFIT, PROFESSIONAL THEATER COMPANIES FROM 25 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO PRESENT PRODUCTIONS OF SHAKESPEARE PLAYS AND RELATED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES TO MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, ARTS MIDWEST MADE NINE GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SHAKESPEARE PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE U.S. CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM.THROUGH WE THE MANY, WE WORK WITH RURAL COMMUNITIES TO CO-CREATE PERFORMING ARTS RESIDENCIES. THESE RESIDENCIES HELP MIDWESTERNERS UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE POWER OF CREATIVITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THEY ALSO INVITE CONVERSATION ON HOW TO CREATE WELCOMING SPACES FOR NEW VOICES. IN 2022-2023, WE PARTNERED WITH ORGANIZATIONS IN MANDAN, ND, HAMPTON, IA, AND NORTHWEST INDIANA.
LITERARY ARTS: ARTS MIDWEST MANAGES NEA BIG READ ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. THE NEA BIG READ PROVIDES SUPPORT TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER TO READ AND DISCUSS A BOOK. PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVE A GRANT, ACCESS TO ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WIDESPREAD COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. IN 2022-2023, WE AWARDED MORE THAN $1 MILLION TO 62 ORGANIZATIONS IN 32 STATES PLUS PUERTO RICO TO CONDUCT NEA BIG READ EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Tiemann Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Vinson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kymm Martinez Treasurer (until 11/2022) | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gregory Volan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Matthew Harris Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jan Rasmussen Member At-Large | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $6,584,560 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,277,773 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,862,333 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $372,594 |
| Investment income | $192,879 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$399,764 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $9,028,042 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,078,041 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $261,063 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,067 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,640,338 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $76,214 |
| Other employee benefits | $184,015 |
| Payroll taxes | $139,155 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,431 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $204,315 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $87,471 |
| Fees for services: Other | $823,997 |
| Advertising and promotion | $17,567 |
| Office expenses | $69,631 |
| Information technology | $212,401 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $164,674 |
| Travel | $316,458 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $61,763 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,242 |
| Insurance | $24,613 |
| All other expenses | $13,390 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,421,779 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,393,135 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,430,497 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,550 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $80,025 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $82,739 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,647,887 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,467,253 |
| Total assets | $13,146,086 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $364,489 |
| Grants payable | $393,846 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $962,232 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,720,567 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,065,807 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,359,712 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $13,146,086 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Arts Midwest has awarded $3,804,763 in support to 191 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
3RD EYE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PURPOSE: Creating Connection | $10,000 |
AFRICAN DRUM & DANCE PARENT ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: ARP - Michigan | $12,000 |
AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE OF WISCONSIN PURPOSE: Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools | $25,000 |
ALLEY THEATRE PURPOSE: Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools | $25,000 |
AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY PURPOSE: Shakespeare in American Communities: Schools | $25,000 |
ARKANSAS CRAFT SCHOOL PURPOSE: Big Read | $18,000 |