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 06/2022, 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 06/2022, Five Wings Arts Council generated $685.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $656.5k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 7 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 187 individual grants totaling $2,665,190. 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

2022

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 62 PRODUCTION/SPONSORSHIP GRANTS TO 38 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 13 GENERAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL SUPPORT GRANTS TO 13 ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN AND STABILIZE ESTABLISHED NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS ALLOWING THEM TO PROVIDE THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE TO THE ARTS.


GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO 25 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.


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 9 GRANTS TO 7 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. ARTPLACE AMERICA WAS A TEN YEAR COLLABORATION WHOSE MISSION WAS TO POSITION ARTS AND CULTURE AS A CORE SECTOR OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT. WHEN THE COLLABORATION ENDED, ASSEMBLY MEMBERS WERE CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTING ITS REMAINING FUNDS TO BIPOC ARTIS OR BIPOC LED ART ORGANIZATIONS THAT FIT THE CORE VALUES AND WORKING PRACTICES THAT THE ASSEMBLY IDENTIFIED THROUGH A 6-MONTH PROCESS. THE COUNCIL AGREED TO ACCEPT THE FUNDS AND THEN AWARDED 1 GRANT TO AN INDIVIDUAL ARTIST WHO MET THE REQUIREMENTS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Mark Turner
Exec Directo
$74,880
Dawn Espe
Dir /21-22 P
$0
Chad Groetsch
Dir /21-22 V
$0
Allan Lynk
Dir /21-22 S
$0
Cheryl Bannes
Dir /22-23 S
$0
Brigid Fitzgerald
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $584,739
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$97,040
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$681,779
Total Program Service Revenue$3,000
Investment income $371
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 $685,150

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Five Wings Arts Council has awarded $308,329 in support to 23 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

LAKES AREA MUSIC FESTIVAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Brainerd, MN

PURPOSE: PROJECTS

$35,000

CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGEPERFORMING ARTS CENTER

PURPOSE: PROJECT GRANTS

$28,825

GREAT RIVER ARTS ASSOCIATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Little Falls, MN

PURPOSE: GEN OPS, PROJECTS

$20,000

HEARTLAND SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Little Falls, MN

PURPOSE: GEN OPS,& PROJECTS

$16,000

LEGACY CHORALE OF GREATER MINNESOTA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Baxter, MN

PURPOSE: GEN OPS & PROJECTS

$16,000

GREATER LAKES PERFORMING ARTS& PEQUOT LAKES COMM ED

PURPOSE: GEN OPS & PROJECTS

$16,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Five Wings Arts Council has recieved totaling $199,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR RE-GRANTING PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

$46,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR RE-GRANTING PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

$46,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR RE-GRANTING PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

$46,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR RE-GRANTING PROGRAMS IN SUPPORT OF INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS

$46,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$15,000
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