Department Of Public Transformation

Organization Overview

Department Of Public Transformation is located in Granite Falls, MN. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Department Of Public Transformation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Department Of Public Transformation 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 12/2021, Department Of Public Transformation generated $742.7k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $517.9k during the year ending 12/2021.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC TRANSFORMATION IS AN ARTIST-LED ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS CREATIVE STRATEGIES FOR INCREASED COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND EQUITABLE PARTICIPATION IN RURAL PLACES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ARTIST-LED ACTIVATION OF RURAL SPACES: THE YES! HOUSE IS A MULTI-USE COMMUNITY SOCIAL AND CREATIVE GATHERING SPACE CURRENTLY UNDER RENOVATION THROUGH AN ARTIST-LED COMMUNITY DESIGN AND BUILD PROCESS. THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED COMMUNITY EVENTS AS POSSIBLE GIVEN COVID-19 TRANSMISSION LEVELS, STAFF CAPACITY, AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES. CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS CONTINUED THROUGHOUT 2021.


ARTIST RESIDENCIES: THE SMALL TOWN CITY ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROJECT (WHICH INVITED 1 ARTIST TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE GRANITE FALLS CITY GOVERNMENT ON COMMUNITY AND CIVIC PROJECTS) CONCLUDED IN 2021. PLANNING FOR THE 2022 IGNITE RURAL ARTIST RESIDENCY COHORT BEGAN IN 2021.


FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: DOPT'S FISCAL SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR ARTS GROUPS AND INDIVIDUAL ARTIST PROJECTS THAT DO NOT WANT (OR ARE NOT READY) TO BECOME TAX-EXEMPT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IN FY21, WE MANAGED $135K IN REVENUES FOR ARTIST-LED PROJECTS.


CONNECTION AND CULTIVATION: OFF & ON THE CLOCK PROVIDES ONLINE CONNECTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR RURAL ARTS AND CULTURE WORKERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. DOPT HELD 12 DIGITAL EVENTS IN THE OFF & ON THE CLOCK SERIES DURING 2021. THE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT CREATIVE ACTION NETWORK (WE CAN!) DEVELOPED CREATIVE AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING LED BY BIPOC, WOMEN, AND NON-BINARY ARTISTS IN SW MINNESOTA. THE WE CAN! COLLECTIVE PRODUCED 3 EVENTS IN 2021. DOPT PARTICIPATED IN VARIOUS CONFERENCES, EVENTS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CONNECT RURAL ARTS AND CULTURAL WORKERS TO EACH OTHER AND CULTIVATE SKILLS, CONVERSATIONS, AND LEADERSHIP WITHIN THE FIELD.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Ashley Hanson
Founding Executive Director
$42,288
Hannah Holman
Associate Director
$42,162
Anna Claussen
Director
$22,475
Rachel Engh
Director
$1,840
Cassie Williams
Director
$1,575
Bethany Lacktorin
Director
$250

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $99,006
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$590,467
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$689,473
Total Program Service Revenue$53,275
Investment income $0
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 $742,748

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Department Of Public Transformation has awarded $124,250 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNRESTRICTED INTEREST

PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship Activity

$109,250

VOICE FOR RURAL RESILIENCE

PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship Activity

$15,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Department Of Public Transformation has recieved totaling $700,923.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$100,000
Builders Initiative

Bentonville, AR

PURPOSE: CONNECT + CULTIVATE INITIATIVES

$95,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$75,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$75,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$50,000
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