Five Wings Arts Council

Organization Overview

Five Wings Arts Council is located in Staples, MN. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Five Wings Arts Council employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Five Wings Arts Council 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, Five Wings Arts Council generated $632.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $818.0k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.7% 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, Five Wings Arts Council has awarded 192 individual grants totaling $2,855,860. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE FIVE WINGS ARTS COUNCIL ENCOURAGES AND PROMOTES ARTS CREATION, APPRECIATION, AND EDUCATION THROUGH GRANT PROGRAMS AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MINNESOTA RESIDENTS IN CASS, CROW WING, MORRISON, TODD, AND WADENA COUNTIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE COUNCIL SOLICITED AND AWARDED 81 PRODUCTION/SPONSORSHIP GRANTS TO 36 ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS. AWARDS ARE TO BE USED BY GRANTEES FOR THE CREATION AND PRODUCTION OF ARTS PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS WHICH ARE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OR ENHANCEMENT OF LOCAL OR REGIONAL ARTISTS OR ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; OR, THE HOSTING OF ARTS EVENTS BY CONTRACTING THE SERVICES OF ANOTHER ORGANIZATION OR INDIVIDUAL TO PROVIDE ARTS PROGRAMMING TO THE LOCAL OR REGIONAL COMMUNITY.


THE COUNCIL AWARDED 2 ARTS BASED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (ABCD) GRANTS. ABCD GRANTS ARE MEANT TO BE A COLLABORATION BETWEEN ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS TO DELIBERATELY INTEGRATE ARTS AND CULTURE TO ADDRESS ISSUES FACING THE COMMUNITY. THE COUNCIL AWARDED 13 ARTISAN GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS TO HELP THEM COMPLETE THEIR PROJECTS AND ACHIEVE THEIR ARTISTIC GOALS. THE FUNDS COULD BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TIME, ETC. ARTISTS OF ANY DISCIPLINE COULD APPLY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: VISUAL, PERFORMING, LITERACY, AND MEDIA ARTS. THE COUNCIL AWARDED 14 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS. THEY PARTICIPATED IN "ARTIST WORKING IN COMMUNITY COHORT TRAINING- AND THEN WERE AWARDED 1000 TO PLAN AND IMPLEMENT A MINI-PROJECT IN THE COMMUNITY OF THEIR CHOICE TO PRACTICE THE PRINCIPLES LEARNED TO FURTHER THEIR SKILLS IN WORKING IN COMMUNITY. THE COUNCIL AWARDED 6 GRANTS TO 5 ORGANIZATIONS FOR SMALL GRANTS. SMALL GRANTS ARE INTENDED TO SPONSOR AN ARTS ACTIVITY OF A FIRST TIME ARTS PRODUCER OR PRESENTER, OR A SUDDEN OPPORTUNITY OF A PREVIOUSLY FUNDED APPLICANT. THE COUNCIL AWARDED 3 SCHOOL ARTS PROJECT GRANTS TO 1 SCHOOL TO ADVANCE ARTS EDUCATION IN FIVE WINGS AREA SCHOOLS THROUGH ARTIST-TEACHER PARTNERSHIPS; TO CONVEY TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THAT THE ARTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO EDUCATION AND DAILY LIFE; AND TO HELP STUDENTS LEARN IN THE ARTS AND LITERATURE. QUALIFIED ARTISTS WORK WITH TEACHERS IN EDUCATIONAL SETTINGS TO REINFORCE STUDENT'S CRITICAL THINKING, SELF-DISCIPLINE, AND CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION. PROJECT EXAMPLES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: ARTIST RESIDENCIES, ARTS EDUCATION FIELD TRIPS, AND OTHER NON-CURRICULUM ARTS ACTIVITIES. THE COUNCIL CONCLUDED A NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS GRANT PROJECT THAT BEGAN IN 2019/2020. IT WAS EXTENDED A NUMBER OF TIMES DUE TO CONSTRAINTS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE GOAL WAS TO SUPPORT A SERIES OF EVENTS THAT FACILITATE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PUBLIC, TO HELP DEVELOP A VISION OF FUTURE PUBLIC ART PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY ARTS EVENTS IN DOWNTOWN LITTLE FALLS, MINNESOTA. THE PROGRAM ENLISTED THE HELP OF 81 VOLUNTEERS FROM START TO FINISH.


THE COUNCIL AWARDED 14 GENERAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL SUPPORT GRANTS TO 14 ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE ESTABLISHED NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE TO THE ARTS.


GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO 16 INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS TO HELP THEM COMPLETE THEIR PROJECTS AND ACHIEVE THEIR ARTISTIC GOALS. THE FUNDS COULD BE USED TO PURCHASE SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TIME, ETC. ARTISTS OF ANY DISCIPLINE COULD APPLY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: VISUAL, PERFORMING, LITERACY, AND MEDIA ARTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark J Turner
Exec Directo
$77,280
Mary Dye Moen
Director/sec
$500
Michael Burr
President
$450
Wendy Degeest
Director
$450
Cheryl Bannes
Dir /22-23 S
$400
Paul Nye
22/23 Vp, 23
$400

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $628,255
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$628,256
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $814
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 $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $632,070

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Five Wings Arts Council has awarded $433,894 in support to 26 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

ACTORS REPERTORY THEATRE

PURPOSE: PROJECTS

$10,000

CASS LAKE BENA ISD 115

PURPOSE: SCHOOL ARTS PROJECT

$15,000

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: PROJECTS

$40,000

CITY OF CROSBY

PURPOSE: ABCD, SMALL GRANT

$6,000

GREAT RIVER ARTS ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: GEN OPS, PROJECTS

$20,000

CROSSING ARTS ALLIANCE

PURPOSE: GEN OPS, PROJECTS

$21,000
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