Forum Of Regional Arts Councils Of Minnesota Inc is located in Staples, MN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A90) the organization is classified as: Arts Services, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Forum Of Regional Arts Councils Of Minnesota 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 06/2023, Forum Of Regional Arts Councils Of Minnesota Inc generated $65.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $48.1k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2021, Forum Of Regional Arts Councils Of Minnesota Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $200,000. 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
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE FORUM OF REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS OF MINNESOTA IS A CONSORTIUM OF THE ELEVEN REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS THAT SERVE ALL MINNESOTA COUNTIES, PROVIDING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL COUNCILS THROUGH IMPLEMENTATION OF BEST PRACTICES IN PROGRAMMING, MANAGEMENT, AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND INFORMATION FOR MINNESOTA ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS. THE FORUM PROVIDES A MEANS FOR REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS TO WORK ON COMMON COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS THAT SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE STATEWIDE ARTS COMMUNITY, WORK ON COMMON ISSUES AND CONCERNS, PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL DIRECTORS TO NETWORK WITH THEIR STATEWIDE COUNTERPARTS AND TAKE PART IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES RELATED TO GRANT MAKING, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FORUM PROVIDED A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL 11 MINNESOTA REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILS TO PARTICIPATE IN A DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION LEARNING PROCESS. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDED PARTICIPATION IN PLANNING SESSIONS FOCUSED ON DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AS IT RELATES TO FUNDING ARTS PROJECTS. SMALLER INITIATIVES AND TRAINING FOCUSED ON ANTI-BIAS AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY.
THE FORUM PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH INFORMATION EXCHANGE, NETWORKING AND PLANNING OPPORTUNITIES, INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, TRAINING AND STATEWIDE PROJECTS THAT IMPACT THE ARTS COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA. THE FORUM ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES.
MN DISASTER RELIEF FUND COVID 19 DIGITAL RELEVANCE PROJECT
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Mara Hanel Director | 2 | $0 | |
Mary Minnick-Daniels Director | 2 | $0 | |
Robin Pearson Director | 2 | $0 | |
Mark Turner Director | 2 | $0 | |
Leslie Lecuyer Director | 2 | $0 | |
Nicole Deboer Vice President | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $65,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $65,001 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $12,568 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,000 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,295 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $235 |
Other expenses | $9,143 |
Total expenses | $48,075 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $74,768 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $74,768 |
Total liabilities | $44,888 |
Net assets or fund balances | $29,880 |
Over the last fiscal year, Forum Of Regional Arts Councils Of Minnesota Inc has awarded $200,000 in support to 11 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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NORTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $7,999 |
THE ARROWHEAD REGIONAL ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $14,873 |
REGION 2 ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $7,772 |
SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $13,106 |
LAKE REGION ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $11,484 |
THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $9,667 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Eau Claire Confluence Arts Inc Eau Claire, WI | $52,676,010 | $2,622,755 |
Grand Marais Arts Inc Grand Marais, MN | $1,183,032 | $457,572 |
De Pere Cultural Foundation Inc De Pere, WI | $110,708,725 | $51,638,345 |
Express Yourself Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | $0 | $354,864 |
Chatfield Center For The Arts Inc Chatfield, MN | $259,922 | $324,682 |
North Dakota Bar Foundation Inc Bismarck, ND | $491,916 | $131,182 |
Creative Artists Studios Of Ames Inc Ames, IA | $75,040 | $0 |
Oakley Collective For Arts & Research Des Moines, IA | $605 | $0 |
Rhythmically Speaking Saint Paul, MN | $38,090 | $0 |
Open Arts Minnesota Mankato, MN | $15,472 | $0 |
Forum Of Regional Arts Councils Of Minnesota Inc Staples, MN | $74,768 | $0 |
Triple-A Booster Club Baudette, MN | $87,116 | $0 |
Vangarde Arts Sioux City, IA | $5,256 | $0 |
Artist Sanctuary Red Wing, MN | $6,085 | $0 |
Black Box Inc St Cloud, MN | $343,895 | -$125 |