Southwest Minnesota Arts Council
- Assets
- $550.5k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Marshall, MN
- Founding
- 01/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 41-6168522
Organization Overview
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council is located in Marshall, MN. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2024, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Minnesota 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 06/2024, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council has awarded 242 individual grants totaling $2,964,943. 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE FUNDS AND SERVICES TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE ARTS IN THE 18 COUNTIES OF SOUTHWEST MINNESOTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS PROGRAMS- SMAC RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE MINNESOTA STATE ARTS BOARD GENERAL FUND AND MINNESOTA ARTS & CULTURAL HERITAGE FUNDS AS APPROPRIATED BY THE MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATURE, THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION AND OTHERS TO REDISTRIBUTE TO INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, LOCAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AND SCHOOLS FOR ARTS PRODUCTION AND SPONSORING ACTIVITIES. GRANT PROGRAMS INCLUDE ART PROJECTS, PUBLIC ART, QUICK SUPPORT FOR ORGANIZATIONS, OPERATING SUPPORT, EQUIPMENT & FACILITIES IMPROVEMENT, ARTS IN THE SCHOOLS, ARTS STUDY OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH, ARTIST GROWTH, ARTIST EQUITY, QUICK SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, ADVANCED ARTIST FELLOWSHIP, THE PRAIRIE DISCIPLE AWARD, AND THE PRAIRIE STAR AWARD. A TOTAL OF 175,145 PEOPLE SERVED INCLUDES 44,719 YOUTH AND 4,848 ARTISTS THROUGH 154 GRANTS AWARDED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, UNITS OF GOVERNMENT (CITIES, SCHOOLS) AND ARTISTS.
CONFERENCE/WORKSHOPS/CONVENINGS- SMAC ALSO GIVES ASSISTANCE TO ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND EDUCATORS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INFORMATION, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES IN CONFERENCE OR WORKSHOP SETTINGS TO THE SW MINNESOTA AREA. ARTS NETWORKING EVENTS WERE HELD IN REDWOOD AND SWIFT COUNTIES. 58 ARTISTS ATTENDED AN ARTIST RETREAT AT DANEBOD FOLK SCHOOL IN TYLER. 10 VIRTUAL AND 4 IN-PERSON GRANT WORKSHOPS AND Q&A SESSIONS WERE ATTENDED BY 77 PEOPLE. SMAC'S ANNUAL ARTS CELEBRATION, ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 60 PEOPLE, WAS HELD IN TYLER, MN AND INCLUDED MUSIC PERFORMANCES AND ART EXHIBITS. ADDITIONALLY, SMAC SUPPORTED A PLACEMAKING SYMPOSIUM IN GRANITE FALLS AND PARTICIPATED AS A REGIONAL PARTNER FOR WELCOMING WEEK.
ART GALLERY- AN ART GALLERY IN THE SMAC OFFICE SPACE PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REGIONAL ARTISTS TO HAVE A SOLO EXHIBIT IN AN ACCESSIBLE SPACE. SEVEN REGIONAL VISUAL ARTISTS HAD THEIR WORK EXHIBITED IN THE GALLERY IN FISCAL YEAR 2024. EXHIBITS ARE ADVERTISED VIA PRESS RELEASES, E-MAIL, FACEBOOK, AND THE SMAC WEBPAGE. ARTISTS HAD IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL RECEPTIONS. REGIONAL MUSICIANS PERFORMED DURING THE IN-PERSON EXHIBIT RECEPTIONS.
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE- SERVICES PROVIDED BY SMAC TO SW MINNESOTA ARE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO PROMOTE THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF ARTISTS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ASSISTANCE FOR THE ORGANIZATIONAL AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ARTS GROUPS, AND PRESENTATION OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND NETWORKING CONFERENCES FOR ARTISTS, CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS. INFORMATION IS PROVIDED VIA PHONE, EMAIL, MAIL, WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND IN-PERSON CONTACT. SMAC STAFF TRAVELS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO MEET WITH CONSTITUENTS ON REQUEST. SMAC STAFF ALSO WORKS WITH STATEWIDE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS TO COORDINATE WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS WITHIN THE SMAC REGION THAT WILL BENEFIT SMAC REGION RESIDENTS. SMAC'S E-NEWSLETTER CONTAINS FEATURE ARTICLES, GRANT AWARDS, UPCOMING DEADLINES, AND OTHER OPPORTUNITIES. IT CONTAINTS NO ADVERTISEMENTS. THE E-NEWSLETTER WAS SENT VIA EMAIL TO APPROXIMATELY 1,700 PEOPLE PER ISSUE AND IS ALSO POSTED ON THE SMAC WEBSITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Wilmes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Erica Volkir Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Erin Kline Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Darlene Kotelnicki Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Shawn Kinsinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Johannsen At Large | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $8,686 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $984,142 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85,110 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,077,938 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $17,652 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,113 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,106,098 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $586,440 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $106,082 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $217,951 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,514 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,647 |
| Payroll taxes | $16,198 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,746 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,240 |
| Travel | $18,801 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,728 |
| Insurance | $1,823 |
| All other expenses | $3,840 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,101,475 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,380 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $505,289 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,835 |
| 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 | $11,295 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,686 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $550,485 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $21,892 |
| Grants payable | $13,553 |
| Deferred revenue | $64,500 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $99,945 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $450,540 |
| 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 | $550,485 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Southwest Minnesota Arts Council has awarded $500,190 in support to 49 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BIRD ISLAND CULTURAL CENTRE PURPOSE: QSO/OS | $10,390 |
CALUMET PLAYERS INC PURPOSE: AP | $7,000 |
CITY OF TRACY PURPOSE: PA/QSO | $10,938 |
CITY OF GRANITE FALLS PURPOSE: PA/QSO | $20,000 |
CULTURAL AWARENESS ORGANIZATION PURPOSE: AP | $6,000 |
CANBY AREA ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: AP | $7,000 |