Program areas at GAI
Kinderstube preschool - a fully licensed language and cultural education program for children ages 3-5 that also teaches kindergarten readiness and world citizenship skills. There are locations in both st. paul and minneapolis. Scholarships are available for families who demonstrate need for financial support with tuition.
Cultural programming & advocacy - the gai offers public cultural programs throughout the year that are free or very affordable. Larger events include the deutsche tage celebration, st. paul's oldest ethnic festival, as well as the st. paul oktoberfest. Additional programming includes events such as art and history exhibits, book readings, documentary screenings, current event discussions, and holiday concerts and meals. The gai's advocacy work focuses on goals 4, 7, and 16 of the united nations sustainable development goals. Goal 4 is to provide quality education, and the gai is working with the state of mn to develop earn-and-learn apprenticeships as an alternative to the college-for-all model. Goal 7 is for germany and the us to work together to develop better green energy technology. Goal 16 is to foster peace through collaborating with other ethnic organizations to celebrate our joint humanity.
Adult and children's education - the gai is the largest german language education center in the us. It offers language classes and programs for children and adults of all ages. Examples include a saturday school and summer camps for elementary-aged children, as well as adult classes at the gai and through community ed at five different locations throughout the twin cities metro. Scholarships are available for all students, including senior citizens, needing financial assistance. Additionally, the gai offers translation services for help with genealogy and other documents, tutoring, and goethe institut testing.
The gai raised funds to be sent overseas to help support ukrainian refugees in germany and provided donations to a number of organizations with similar missions.
Who funds Germanic-American Institute (GAI)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at GAI
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Jeana Anderson | Executive Director | $67,084 | 2023-09-13 |
| Scott Bentrup | Former Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Gary Shipp | Vice Chair | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Aaron Verdell Call | Treasurer | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| Jasmin Quiggle | Secretary | $0 | 2023-06-30 |
| ...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for GAI
| Revenues | FYE 06/2023 | FYE 06/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $481,205 | $515,209 | -6.6% |
| Program services | $1,030,139 | $943,255 | 9.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $8,390 | $1,854 | 352.5% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $9,280 | $6,770 | 37.1% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $1,529,014 | $1,467,088 | 4.2% |
Organizations like GAI
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Celtic Arts Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Mount Vernon, WA | $1,092,443 |
| Society for American Archaeology | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $2,977,650 |
| Irish Cultural Center of Western New England | 501(c)(3) | West Springfield, MA | $627,399 |
| La Pena Cultural Center | 501(c)(3) | Berkeley, CA | $506,678 |
| Puerto Rican Arts Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $2,540,329 |
| API Cultural CenterInc Oakland Asian Cultural Center | 501(c)(3) | Oakland, CA | $763,768 |
| Taller Puertorriqueno | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $1,200,068 |
| La Plaza De Cultura Y Artes | 501(c)(3) | Los Angeles, CA | $5,183,826 |
| Movimiento de Arte Y Cultura Latino Americana (MACLA) | 501(c)(3) | San Jose, CA | $1,585,452 |
| Sesame Flyers International (SFI) | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $4,096,014 |
Data update history
November 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 12, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates internationallyReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringProvides scholarshipsTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 301 Summit Ave
- Saint Paul, MN 55102
- Metro area
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- County
- Ramsey County, MN
- Website URL
- gaimn.org/Â
- Phone
- (651) 222-7027
- Facebook page
- GAIMNÂ
- Twitter profile
- @gaimnÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 41-6025383
- Fiscal year end
- June
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1990
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A23: Cultural, Ethnic Awareness
- NAICS code, primary
- 7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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