Great River Arts Association
- Assets
- $276.1k
- Revenue
- $196.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Little Falls, MN
- Founding
- 03/1995
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 41-1313017
Organization Overview
Great River Arts Association is located in Little Falls, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2023, Great River Arts Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Great River Arts Association 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 08/2023, Great River Arts Association generated $196.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $233.3k during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.5%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GREAT RIVER ARTS ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO ENRICH LIVES BY PROVIDING ARTS EXPERIENCES AND SERVICES TO THE PEOPLE OF MORRISON COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GREAT RIVER ARTS (GRA)OVERSEE TWO FREE ART GALLERIES (MAIN AND FRONT)LOCATED ONSITE AT GRA (122 FIRST STREET SE, LITTLE FALLS). IN FY 23, GRA CURATED 13 EXHIBITS THAT FEATURED THE WORK OF 85 ARTISTS AND HOSTED 6 ARTISTS RECEPTIONS. UNDER GRA'S VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMMING, 45 ARTISANS HAVE WORK ON CONSIGNMENT - AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN THE RETAIL SPACE.
UNDER GRA'S PERFORMING ARTS PROGRAMMING, 29 EVENTS WERE HOSTED INCLUDING MUSICAL/GRA LIVE PERFORMANCES, ALONG WITH A VARIETY OF FREE EVENTS SUCH AS "OPEN MIC NIGHT" EVENTS WHERE THE COMMUNITY SHARES THEIR TALENT (POETRY, MUSIC, VOICE, SPOKEN WORD, ETC.) ON GRA'S STAGE. GREAT RIVER TELEVISION (GRTV) PROGRAMMING IS A UNIQUE COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT PROVIDES MORE THAN 6500 HOURS OF FREE CONTENT - ACCESSIBLE ON PUBLIC ACCESS CHANNEL 180/6 AND YOUTUBE. IN ADDITION STAFF SUPPORTED 13 PRIVATE RENTALS - CONNECTING OUR SPACE TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. GRA PARTICIPATED IN A 8 COMMUNITY EVENTS W/LOCAL BUSINESSES SPONSORING TRICK OR TREAT TO HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN, MARKETS AND MUSIC, AND AN AMERICANA EVENT FEATURING CLASSIC CARS, LIVE MUSIC AND ART.
GRA PROVIDES ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMMING FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS, BY CONNECTING RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO ENGAGING AND CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES. THIS BODY OF WORK INCREASES A PARTICIPANTS KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND UNDERSTANDING OF VARIOUS ARTISTIC DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING VISUAL (PAINTING, MIXED MEDIA, FABRIC, GLASS, DRAWING, WATERCOLOR, ETC.), MULTIMEDIA, PERFORMING AND LITERARY ARTS. DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR, GRA OFFERED 25 ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDING GALLERY TALKS, SCHOOL TOURS AND PAINTING CLASSES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erika Powers Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $27,767 |
Karla Zeck Past Exec Di | Officer | 32 | $22,500 |
Mark Gerbi President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Scott Saehr Vice Preside | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Ron Bieganek Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Sheryl Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $5,940 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $32,850 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,208 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $55,998 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $131,936 |
| Investment income | $141 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $8,367 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $196,442 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $41,953 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,879 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $47,681 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,048 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,533 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,643 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,261 |
| Office expenses | $12,503 |
| Information technology | $2,272 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,700 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $355 |
| Interest | $4,302 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,207 |
| Insurance | $11,052 |
| All other expenses | $183 |
| Total functional expenses | $233,292 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,796 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $27,116 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $218,713 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $24,502 |
| Total assets | $276,127 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $98,517 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $27,598 |
| Total liabilities | $126,115 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $150,012 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $276,127 |