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EIN 41-1650727

Austin Area Arts

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
13
City
Austin
State
Minnesota
Year formed
1990
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
Description
Austin Area Arts celebrates all art forms and maintains the historic Paramount Theatre while providing a rental venue for the local arts community.
Also known as...
The Austin Area Commission for the Arts
Total revenues
$449,988
2022
Total expenses
$787,223
2022
Total assets
$2,713,325
2022
Num. employees
13
2022

Program areas at Austin Area Arts

Artworks center - provide a venue for artists to create, display and sell their art. Provide art education for all ages. Provide an intimate live music venue. 102 retail artists generated $50,000+ gross retail sales. Hosted 2 live music, 5 gallery exhibits, 8 open music jams, 24 adult art classes, 50 kids art classes = 89 total events. Served 668 children and 630 adults = 1,298 total plus 192 artists.
Artworks festival - celebrate visual, performing and literary artists with a free two-day event in The heart of downtown Austin. Event contributes to community quality of life and generates economic impact for local lodging, restaurants and retail. 10,000 visitors enjoyed 48 juried fine art exhibitors, 9 hands-on art experiences, 14 music acts, 16 authors, 8 performing Arts offerings. The event was supported by 93 individual donors, 32 business donors and 200+ volunteer shifts filled.
Paramount theatre - maintain The historic 1929 paramount theatre. Present high quality live music and other performing Arts to The public at reasonable prices. Offer low cost rental venue to The Area's Arts community. 2022 events: 1 comedy show, 1 author talk, 2 dance performances, 2 tours, 11 private movies, 12 live music shows, 21 public movies=50 total. Served 520 children / 2,347 adults = 2,867 total plus 198 artists.

Who funds Austin Area Arts

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Mayo Clinic Group ReturnSupport Charitable Purpose$15,000
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC)Achf: Pandemic Relief and Programming Grant$15,000
Mardag Foundation2022 Transitional Gen Op$10,000
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Austin Area Arts

NameTitleCompensation
Laura S HelleExecutive Director$76,716
Jenna GrabauOperations Director, Because Master of the Universe
Penny KinneyPresident$0
Rae Dawn RaoVice President / Director$0
Michelle LillyTreasurer / Director$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Austin Area Arts

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$299,315
Program services$115,564
Investment income and dividends$1,432
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$2,797
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-1,842
Net income from gaming activities$20,737
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$11,985
Total revenues$449,988

Form 990s for Austin Area Arts

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-09990View PDF
2021-122022-09-22990View PDF
2020-122021-10-28990View PDF
2019-122020-11-10990View PDF
2018-122020-02-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Austin Area Arts

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Moisture FestivalSeattle, WA$523,914
Saugatuck Center for the ArtsSaugatuck, MI$1,970,415
The Wassaic ProjectWassaic, NY$1,201,950
The Rye Arts CenterRye, NY$1,492,948
Arts and Literature LaboratoryMadison, WI$522,672
Bountiful Davis Art FoundationBountiful, UT$241,979
Festival International de LouisianeLafayette, LA$2,020,068
Hawaii ContemporaryHonolulu, HI$2,015,197
Folk School of FayettevilleFayetteville, AR$535,544
Arts Center in OrangeOrange, VA$201,950
Data update history
January 2, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Mayo Clinic Group Return
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC)
May 8, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council (SEMAC)
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
300 N Main St
Austin, MN 55912
Website URL
austinareaarts.org/ 
Phone
(507) 434-0934
IRS details
EIN
41-1650727
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1990
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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