Saint Paul Ballet is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A62) the organization is classified as: Dance, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Saint Paul Ballet employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Saint Paul Ballet 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, Saint Paul Ballet generated $372.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $413.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.0%) 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:
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SAINT PAUL BALLET'S VISION IS TO REJOICE IN THE BEAUTY AND IMMEDIACY OF DANCE WITH THE WIDEST POSSIBLE AUDIENCE AND TO LIFT THE HUMAN SPIRIT THROUGH THE ART OF BALLET. ITS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE THE FINEST DANCE EDUCATION, REDUCE BARRIERS TO INVOLVEMENT IN THE ART OF DANCE, AND PERFORM A VIBRANT REPERTORY WITH A PASSION FOR THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EXCELLENCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ST. PAUL BALLET PRESENTED THREE MAINSTAGE STUDENT PERFORMANCES IN FY23, IN ADDITION TO BEING GUESTS ON KEY COLLABORATIVE CONCERTS. MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES INCLUDE BEST OF THE NUTCRACKER AT THE O'SHAUGHNESSY THEATER IN DECEMBER 2022; SPRING SHOWCASE AT THE O'SHAUGHNESSY THEATER IN MAY 2023; OPERA IN MOTION AT HAMLINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH IN ST. PAUL WITH THE WOLFGANG CHAMBER ENSEMBLE, FEATURING CHOREOGRAPHY BY ST. PAUL BALLET FACULTY, PENELOPE FREEH AND HELEN HATCH AND GUEST ARTIST DARRIUS STRONG IN APRIL 2023.
ST. PAUL BALLET CONTINUED TO OFFER OUR RENOWNED PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM FOR AGES 7-18 TO BUILD THE FOUNDATION FOR COLLEGE-LEVEL PROGRAMS OR A PROFESSIONAL CAREER. A HIGHLIGHT FROM THIS PROGRAM IS ONE STUDENT WHO WAS ACCEPTED INTO THE ILLUSTRIOUS PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET PROGRAM. ADDITIONALLY, ST. PAUL BALLET INCREASED OUR ENGAGEMENT OF RECREATIONAL DANCERS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH TARGETED PROGRAMS: 1.) CHILDREN'S DIVISION PROMOTES DANCE AS A FORM OF PLAY FOR AGES 2.5-7, INCLUDING CLASSES LIKE PARENT & ME, CREATIVE DANCE, PRE-BALLET, AND TWIRLS AND TALES CAMP. 2.) EXTENSION DIVISION REACHES BEYOND THE TRADITIONAL AGE, EXPERIENCE, AND ABILITY ENTRY POINTS OF BALLET TO PROMOTE LIFE-LONG LEARNING. CLASSES INCLUDE BOOMER BALLET FOR AGES 55+ AND DANCE FOR PARKINSON'S.
IN DECEMBER 2022, WE PROVIDED PAY-AS-ABLE TICKETING TO OUR BEST OF THE NUTCRACKER FOR THE FIRST TIME. IT RESULTED IN ALMOST 1,600 ATTENDEES AT THE O'SHAUGHNESSY, 3X OUR ANTICIPATED AUDIENCE! WHEN ASKED ABOUT WHY THEY CAME, MANY ATTENDEES RESPONDED THAT THE ABILITY TO PAY WHAT THEY COULD AFFORD MEANT THAT THEY COULD BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY ON A BUDGET. IT WAS ESPECIALLY SPECIAL TO HEAR ABOUT OUR STUDENTS' EXTENDED FAMILIES BEING IN ATTENDANCE FOR THE FIRST TIME!
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lori Gleason Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $18,000 |
Amber Genetsky Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christine Onusko Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Leismer Interim Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lilyan Hoyos Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Krieser Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $61,090 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,141 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $130,231 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $215,444 |
Investment income | $38 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $26,344 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $372,072 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $18,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,700 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $196,960 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $16,812 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $874 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,451 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $29,142 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,079 |
Office expenses | $1,763 |
Information technology | $6,068 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $88,424 |
Travel | $55 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $276 |
Interest | $101 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,266 |
Insurance | $5,414 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $413,022 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $46,371 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $4,232 |
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 | $3,321 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,515 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $64,439 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,532 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $100 |
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 | $99,720 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $102,352 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$37,913 |
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 | $64,439 |