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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ashley Hanson Founding Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 32 | $42,288 |
Hannah Holman Associate Director | Officer | 32 | $42,162 |
Anna Claussen Director | Trustee | 1 | $22,475 |
Rachel Engh Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,840 |
Cassie Williams Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,575 |
Bethany Lacktorin Director | Trustee | 1 | $250 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $129,100 |
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. | $95,591 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,157 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,164 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $387 |
Payroll taxes | $7,062 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $41 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $1,188 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $193 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,253 |
Office expenses | $8,287 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,246 |
Travel | $4,612 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $58 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,452 |
All other expenses | $33,633 |
Total functional expenses | $517,926 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $320,413 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $92,785 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,900 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $441,098 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $45,182 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $80,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $125,182 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $176,793 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $139,123 |
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 | $441,098 |
Over the last fiscal year, Department Of Public Transformation has awarded $124,250 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
UNRESTRICTED INTEREST PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship Activity | $109,250 |
VOICE FOR RURAL RESILIENCE PURPOSE: Fiscal Sponsorship Activity | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 20 grants that Department Of Public Transformation has recieved totaling $700,923.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Walker Art Center Inc Minneapolis, MN | $379,213,744 | $50,426,261 |
John Michael Kohler Arts Center Inc Sheboygan, WI | $91,886,755 | $7,533,321 |
Washington Pavilion Management Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $7,664,278 | $8,315,223 |
Kohler Trust For The Arts And Education Kohler, WI | $9,068,772 | $5,585,156 |
Success Institute Minneapolis, MN | $1,766,984 | $4,353,040 |
Brucemore Inc Cedar Rapids, IA | $18,035,244 | $1,902,736 |
Milwaukee County War Memorial Inc Milwaukee, WI | $14,315,972 | $2,406,675 |
Figge Art Museum Davenport, IA | $8,061,931 | $3,020,890 |
Zeitgeist Center For Arts And Community Duluth, MN | $16,526,029 | $2,402,669 |
Seward Redesign Inc Minneapolis, MN | $17,574,323 | $2,638,078 |
Bloomington Theatre And Art Center Dba Artistry Bloomington, MN | $570,526 | $1,529,131 |
Phipps Center For The Arts Inc Hudson, WI | $10,511,884 | $2,040,286 |