Minnesota Center For Book Arts

Organization Overview

Minnesota Center For Book Arts is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 04/2022, Minnesota Center For Book Arts employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Center For Book Arts 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 04/2022, Minnesota Center For Book Arts generated $920.7k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $815.8k during the year ending 04/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF MINNESOTA CENTER FOR BOOK ARTS (MCBA) IS TO IGNITE ARTISTIC PRACTICE, INSPIRE LEARNING, AND FOSTER DIVERSE CREATIVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE BOOK ARTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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EDUCATION PROGRAMS: MCBA'S ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM OFFERS THE PUBLIC A RANGE OF PRINTING, BOOKBINDING, PAPERMAKING, TYPOGRAPHY, AND DESIGN WORKSHOPS, OFFERED VIRTUALLY AND IN OUR STUDIOS. MCBA OFFERS TWO CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS OF STUDY, TO RECOGNIZE DEDICATED PRACTITIONERS WHO COMPLETE SIGNIFICANT COURSEWORK IN BOOK ARTS AND DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE AND PROFICIENCY ACROSS BOOK ARTS DISCIPLINES. MCBA'S YOUTH AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENGAGE YOUTH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. MCBA REGULARLY PARTNERS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS TO BRING THE BOOK ARTS TO K-12 STUDENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS OFFERED ONSITE IN MCBA'S STUDIOS, OFFSITE IN SCHOOL CLASSROOMS, AND THROUGH VIRTUAL PLATFORMS. MCBA SERVES VERY YOUNG ARTISTS THROUGH PRESCHOOL AND FAMILY CLASSES, AND ENGAGES OLDER CHILDREN AND TEENS THROUGH SUMMER CAMPS WITH LOCAL ARTS CENTERS AND MUSEUM PARTNERS.


ARTISTIC PROGRAMS: MCBA'S ARTISTIC PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE CONVERSATION, COLLABORATION, CREATIVITY, AND DISCOVERY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE AN ANNUAL MID- CAREER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION, BIENNIAL RESIDENCY AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS FOR EARLY CAREER ARTISTS SUPPORTED BY THE JEROME FOUNDATION, AND A COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTING STUDENT RESIDENCIES AT MCBA.


EXHIBITION, SHOP, AND STUDIO PROGRAMS: MCBA MEETS THE NEEDS OF WORKING ARTISTS BY PROVIDING ACCESS TO WORKSPACE AND SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT IN OUR PAPERMAKING, PRINTING, AND BOOKBINDING STUDIOS, AND CONNECTIONS TO ARTIST NETWORKS THROUGH BOTH OUR STUDIO LAB PROGRAM FOR LOW-COST STUDIO RENTAL (WEEKLY AND MONTHLY SESSIONS) AND 20-MEMBER ARTIST COLLECTIVE (24/7 ACCESS). MCBA'S EXHIBITIONS INVOLVE, INFORM, AND INSPIRE DIVERSE AUDIENCES BY SHOWCASING BOTH TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY BOOK ART. FOUR TO SIX EXHIBITIONS ARE PRESENTED EACH YEAR IN MCBA'S MAIN GALLERY AND UP TO SIX SITE-SPECIFIC INSTALLATIONS ARE PRESENTED IN THE OUTLOOK GALLERY OVERLOOKING WASHINGTON AVENUE. MCBA SUPPORTS ARTISTS THROUGH REPRESENTATION IN THE SHOP AT MCBA, WHICH CARRIES THE WORK OF OVER 250 ARTISTS FROM MINNESOTA AND BEYOND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Elysa Voshell
Executive Di
$74,783
Cory Zanin
Vice Chair/t
$0
Sherri Gebert Fuller
Secretary
$0
Kc Foley
Board Chair
$0
Mary Pat Ladner
Director
$0
Ronnie Brooks
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$26,500
Related organizations$0
Government grants $218,099
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$435,057
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $8,381
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$679,656
Total Program Service Revenue$209,276
Investment income $248
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$2,049
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $27,007
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $920,745

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 19 grants that Minnesota Center For Book Arts has recieved totaling $659,437.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR MCKNIGHT ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS FOR MID-CAREER BOOK ARTISTS IN MINNESOTA

$126,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR MCKNIGHT ARTIST FELLOWSHIPS FOR MID-CAREER BOOK ARTISTS IN MINNESOTA

$126,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$60,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$60,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$60,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$60,000
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