2024-04-25T12:21:51-05:00 2023-06-30 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300 Minneapolis MN 554027033 990 2022-07-01 411353363 Mankato Area Arts Council MANK 5076252730 120 S Broad St Mankato MN 56001 Charlie Leftridge Executive Director 5076252730 2024-04-25 1 Charlie Leftridge 999009999 1 Deb Nelson CPA P01264758 6122536500 2024-04-23 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z The Carnegie Art Center Charlie Leftridge 120 S Broad St Mankato MN 56001 152554 0 X N/A X 1979 MN To nurture the visual arts in the Southern Minnesota area. 8 8 0 24 0 0 533245 125067 18340 14029 92 2355 -944 2321 550733 143772 0 0 0 0 570 29887 0 0 0 56440 72894 57010 102781 493723 40991 1217899 1260379 0 1489 1217899 1258890 The mission of the Mankato Area Arts Council, DBA Carnegie Art Center, is to be a vibrant community destination that inspires, nurtures, and expands artistic, cultural, and educational experiences. 0 0 59864 4814 Production of visual art exhibits featuring aproximately 400 pieces of art by over 140 Southern Minnesota artists for the benefit of nearly 2,200 visitors per year. 9215 Provision of affordable art studio spaces for local visual artists. 2321 Maintain a gift shop for local artists to sell fine arts and quality craft work on consignment. 59864 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MN X Charlie Leftbridge 5076252730 120 S Broad St Mankato MN 56001 X Shannon Sinning President 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Heidi Danielson Vice President 20.00 X X 0 0 0 Jeri Clemmens Treasurer (Until 04/2023) 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Robin Wingo Secretary 11.00 X X 0 0 0 Melodie Andrews Director 8.00 X 0 0 0 Don Strasser Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 David Ryan Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Bradley Coulter Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Craig Groe Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Brian Frink Director (Until 04/2023) 5.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Leftridge Executive Director 20.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5845 119222 10232 125067 Studio Rental 711130 9215 9215 Gallery Fees and Sales 711130 4814 4814 14029 2355 2355 11103 8782 2321 2321 143772 16350 0 2355 27000 13500 13500 379 189 190 2508 1254 1254 2676 2676 3599 3599 575 575 4003 2001 2002 5529 2765 2764 2952 1476 1476 21545 18313 3232 12457 10588 1869 18039 9019 9020 Gallery Expenses 1472 736 736 47 23 24 102781 59864 42917 0 756098 811020 15 540997 91653 461801 449344 1217899 1260379 0 1489 0 1489 X 0 0 0 0 1217899 1258890 1217899 1258890 1217899 1260379 40991 0 X 0 0 0 X 35098 39284 28535 533245 125067 761229 35098 39284 28535 533245 125067 761229 675931 85298 99 108 76 92 2355 2730 763959 121296 0.11170 0.27340 X Schedule A, Part II, Section C, Line 17A:Mankato Area Arts Council (The Carnegie Art Center) fails to meet the public support test for the year ended June 30, 2023. However, based on the following facts and circumstances, the organization should continue to be recognized as a publicly supported organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(1).Ten-Percent of Support:The total amount of public support for the organization during the above-mentioned period is 11.17%. Therefore, the total public support is greater than the required 10%.Attraction of Public Support:Since the hiring of its executive director, Charlie Leftridge, in January 2023, the Carnegie Art Center has seen substantial growth in both its membership and programming participation. Programs have expanded to include monthly arts education experiences for youth and adults, monthly live performance art pieces, and broader participation in community outreach opportunities (e.g., area art crawl location, booths at community arts and cultural events, and increased visibility via print, radio, and television). The expansion of programming is in direct response to feedback gathered at all touch points. Through the first six months of piloting in calendar year 2023, the Carnegie Art Center actively gathered surveyed and anecdotal feedback to ensure an alignment with services and community needs. As a result, art classes, gallery openings, and live performance audience participation has continually increased. Memberships and donations from the current fiscal year will demonstrate broader support from more individuals than years past and the organization will continue to implement these strategies to help broaden its public support. Sources of Support:The Carnegie Art Center historically received support from one major family trust. The organization also receives support from their programmatic activities. However, because of the size of the Trust's donation in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the organization's public support test was materially affected. The Carnegie Art Center solicits sponsorships and partnerships from area businesses and individuals. The sponsorships help offset costs to gallery openings and event supplies and oversight. Further, the executive director is an active and successful grant writer, something that had been lacking prior to his hiring. As of March 19, 2024, Charlie Leftridge has written two successful Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council grants, totaling $16,000; a Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Experience grant, totaling $35,000; a Carl & Verna Schmidt Family Foundation grant, totaling $5,000; a City of Mankato Community Program grant, totaling $2,500. Additional funding opportunities are actively being explored. Representative Governing Body:At present, the Carnegie Art Center has a robust and active board of directors, which reflects the community the organization serves. This board has worked diligently to update its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Mission Statement across the past year, and they are currently having conversations about a DEI statement and Finance policy. Members of board come from many sectors across the community, representing several ethnicities, ages groups, and professions. Based on the above facts and circumstances, the Carnegie Art Center should continue to be considered as publicly supported under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(1). RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 40000 40000 500997 91653 409344 449344 Payroll Liabilities 1288 Sales Tax Payable 201 1489 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The organization bylaws were amended in May of 2023 to clarify language, update organization mission statement, change the number of directors and term limits, define committees, include conflict of interest policy and restate the requirements for an audit or review of the financial statements. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Any organization or individual interested in or associated with artistic activities in Mankato, MN and its surrounding areas shall be eligible for membership. Applications for membership must be approved by the Council Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The Board of Directors shall be elected by the membership at the annual meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Treasurer of the Organization will be reviewing and approving the Form 990 prior to filing. The Form 990 will be provided to the board after filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents available upon request.