Nonprofit · EIN 26-2507419
ARTS PARTNERSHIP
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55102
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,282,484 | $7,054,595 | -$772,111 | $40,575,683 | $359,541 | $40,216,142 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,349,317 | $6,542,778 | $2,806,539 | $40,729,916 | $385,423 | $40,344,493 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $6,980,977 | $5,575,710 | $1,405,267 | $35,914,415 | $437,338 | $35,477,077 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,450,226
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,832,258
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $1,432,189
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,543,498
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $74,960
- Program services (functional)
- $6,759,844
- Management and general (functional)
- $198,106
- Fundraising (functional)
- $96,645
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $40,729,916
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,575,683
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $359,541
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,216,142
- Publicly traded securities
- $29,565,248
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,406,029
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $29,810,113
- Gross receipts
- $26,663,250
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 36
- Year formed
- 2007
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Harrington | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $329,391 | $36,981 |
| Jon Limbacher | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $284,121 | $44,508 |
| Ryan Taylor | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $256,985 | $19,598 |
| Barry Kempton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $178,475 | $45,056 |
| Ann Huntrods | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Randolph | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura McCarten | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Gordon | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Garay-Heelan | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Harrington | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $312,368 | $19,896 |
| Jon Limbacher | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $276,327 | $42,165 |
| Ryan Taylor | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $260,102 | $18,897 |
| Barry Kempton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $195,345 | $43,099 |
| Deborah Palmer-Rich | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Randolph | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura McCarten | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Gordon | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Garay-Heelan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Harrington | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $295,079 | $18,502 |
| Jon Limbacher | President Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $274,401 | $37,730 |
| Ryan Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $241,327 | $18,807 |
| Barry Kempton | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $163,791 | $39,423 |
| Patrick Garay-Heelan | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nadege Souvenir | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine Furry | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Deborah Palmer-Rich | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Randolph | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 345 WASHINGTON ST, SAINT PAUL, MN 55102-1419
- In care of
- % KEVIN SMITH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christopher Harrington President, 345 Washington Street, Saint Paul, MN 551021495
- Signed the 990
- Barry Kempton, Treasurer
- Phone
- (651) 282-3000
- Website
- www.artspartnership.org
- Return prepared by
- KPMG LLP
Mission
THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (THE ORDWAY); THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY; THE MINNESOTA OPERA; AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB. THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF FOUR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURES EQUITABLE SHARING AND EFFECTIVE CARE OF THE ORDWAY CENTER FACILITY.
Program accomplishments
- The Arts Partnership concluded active fundraising for the All 4 ONE Campaign, which began in tax year 2018 to strengthen the long-term stability of its four partner organizations. The campaign supported organizational stability and recovery, facility maintenance, technology upgrades, and long-term sustainability. The collaborative framework established through the campaign enabled the four partner organizations to align priorities and implement shared operational initiatives. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, The Arts Partnership distributed $4,495,272 in campaign funds to support the partner organizations.Expenses $4,495,272 · grants $4,495,272
- One of The Arts Partnership's primary programs is to provide financial support to Partner Organizations that use the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Through its annual fund and endowment draw, The Arts Partnership provides grants to supported organizations to help offset direct expenses associated with their use of Ordway facilities, including rent and related occupancy costs. These grants enable the supported organizations to deliver creative, accessible, and financially sustainable performing arts programming for the community.Expenses $2,048,226 · grants $2,048,226
- The Arts Partnership presented and supported ancillary programming in collaboration with its four supported organizations - the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Schubert Club, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. These activities were designed to advance The Arts Partnership's mission by increasing public awareness of its role as a collaborative steward of the Ordway facility and by expanding access to educational and cultural experiences for the broader community.Expenses $147,560
- Through a grant received from the Miami Foundation, The Arts Partnership supports Minnesota Artists' use of the Concert Hall at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts by funding direct expenses of costs incurred by these groups to use the Concert Hall.Expenses $68,786
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-2507419
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A122)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $40,575,683
- Income (IRS master file)
- $26,663,250
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,282,484 | $7,054,595 | $40,575,683 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,349,317 | $6,542,778 | $40,729,916 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $6,980,977 | $5,575,710 | $35,914,415 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,025,235 | $7,493,475 | $32,719,008 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-2507419).
Questions about ARTS PARTNERSHIP
- What is the EIN of ARTS PARTNERSHIP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS PARTNERSHIP is 26-2507419.
- Is ARTS PARTNERSHIP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to ARTS PARTNERSHIP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does ARTS PARTNERSHIP file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ARTS PARTNERSHIP due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ARTS PARTNERSHIP last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ARTS PARTNERSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Christopher Harrington President.
- Who are the officers and directors of ARTS PARTNERSHIP?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ARTS PARTNERSHIP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,282,484, expenses of $7,054,595 and total assets of $40,575,683 at year end.
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