Nonprofit · EIN 82-2389520
ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $152,731 | $124,669 | $28,062 | $71,466 | – | $71,466 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $150,241 | $137,954 | $12,287 | $43,404 | – | $43,404 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $51,212 | $75,046 | -$23,834 | $31,117 | – | $31,117 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $152,731
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $38,927
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $38,927
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $54,497
- Occupancy
- $11,114
- Other expenses
- $20,131
- Program services (functional)
- $2,400
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,404
- Total assets, end of year
- $71,466
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $71,466
- Cash, savings and investments
- $71,466
- Gross receipts
- $152,731
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bridges | Artistic Dir | 10 | $20,100 |
| Kelly Frankenberg | Operations Dir | 4 | $18,827 |
| Apollo | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Amada Simula | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Herman Milligan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Mann-Hill | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Stenback | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Sandra Reardon | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Rogers | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Gibson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Layl McDill | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Dvorak | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bridges | Executive Dir. | 10 | $21,025 |
| Kelly Frankenberg | Asst Director | 4 | $14,954 |
| Andrew Phyo | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Amada Simula | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Herman Milligan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Mann-Hill | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Liza Ferrari | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Rogers | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Gibson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Layl McDill | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbara Bridges | Executive Dir. | 10 | $17,400 |
| Kelly Frankenberg | Asst Director | 4 | $11,381 |
| Andrew Phyo | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Amada Simula | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Herman Milligan | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Laura Mann-Hill | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Liza Ferrari | Treasurer | 1 | $0 |
| Patricia Rogers | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Sally Gibson | Board Member | 1 | $0 |
| Layl McDill | Board Chair | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2323 MONROE ST NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418-3637
- In care of
- % BARBARA BRIDGES
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 2323 Monroe St NE, minneapolis MN 55410
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- Barbara Bridges, 2323 Monroe St NE, Minneapolis MN 55418
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Kelly Frankenberg, Operations Director
- Phone
- (612) 845-0416
- Website
- www.arttochangetheworld.org
- Return prepared by
- Bredeson & Stenback Corporation
Mission
Art to change the world (ACW) is a diverse non-profit coaltion of change makers employing the arts in service of positive social change.
Program accomplishments
- ACW received an Innovative Waste Reduction grant. ACW produced the first "Artistic ReUse-A-Thon" which diverted one ton of waste form the landfill. The art works created from trash are now displayed.
- ACW's Cabin Feaver Reliever: Weekly winter zoon programming January-March.Expenses $2,400
- Partnership with Emma Norton Services - Artist members teach weekly art classes with a social practice theme to residents of transmformational housing.
- Common Bond Communities Partnership: Low income housing buys over $60,000 of ACW art and we this is just the beginning of our partnership. Residents are invited to choose from our online treasures gallery with over 20 members works of art.
- Mississippi River Pearl: The ongoing programming of Pearl was funded by a Mississippi Water Management Organization Fund Program grant. This project led 10 people to meet, collect transh along the Mississippi and participate in an immersive curriculum unit.
- Salons at the ACW Headquarters in the Flux Art Building. ACW members have a wide range of skills and they are excited to share them with the community. Salons are classes, workshops or experiences held and free and open to the public.
- Events at Flux Building-various events held throughout the year, including Art A Whirl, Garden Art Fling and Frost Fest. ACW opens their space to the community and offers activities and treats, displaying members art work and promoting the projects that ACW is involved in.
- Beacon of Light Annual Showcase with MCAD videos, musicians, silent auction and photography exhibit.
- Fox Den Gallery located in Solar Arts Building. One person show opportunities. The gallery is open during monthly events at the building.
- The Democracy Machine-Sanity and Compromise in our community.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 82-2389520
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $71,466
- Income (IRS master file)
- $152,731
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $152,731 | $124,669 | $71,466 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $150,241 | $137,954 | $43,404 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $51,212 | $75,046 | $31,117 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: Barbara Bridges | December 31, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Barbara Bridges | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Barbara Bridges | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 82-2389520).
Questions about ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD
- What is the EIN of ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD is 82-2389520.
- Is ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD 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 ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD?
- The 990-N for 2021 names Barbara Bridges.
- Who are the officers and directors of ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $20,100 (Barbara Bridges, Artistic Dir).
- How much revenue does ART TO CHANGE THE WORLD have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $152,731, expenses of $124,669 and total assets of $71,466 at year end.
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