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Nonprofit · EIN 84-4756018

29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55442

Financials

$375K$389K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
February 28, 2025990$375,488$389,019-$13,531$12,363$0$12,363
Financial details: 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$287,244
Program service revenue
$87,014
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,062
Other revenue
$1,230

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$46,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$47,539
Professional fundraising fees
$5,550
Travel
$179,904
Program services (functional)
$345,591
Management and general (functional)
$23,332
Fundraising (functional)
$20,096

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$25,894
Total assets, end of year
$12,363
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$12,363
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,397
Net assets without donor restrictions
$12,363
Gross receipts
$376,625
Employees
0
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2000
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 February 28, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Brendon AdamsExecutive Artistic Director/Co-Founder
Officer
40$46,000
Gaylene AdamsCo-Founder/Operations Director
Officer
25$9,675
Joanna ZawizlackSecretary
Officer
10$0
Claire KlineBoard Member / Tour Leason
Officer
12$0
Paul SteenBoard Member -Treasurer
Officer
20$0
Brianna CristieBoard Member
Officer
2$0
Holly KellarOfficer
Officer
2$0
David MennickeBoard Chair
Key employee
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4525 NATHAN LN N APT 102, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55442-3100
In care of
% GAYLENE ADAMS OR BRENDON ADAMS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Gaylene Adams, 4525 Nathan Lane, Apt 102, Plymouth, MN 55442
Signed the 990
Gaylene Adams, Director
Phone
(952) 452-6499

Mission

The organization's primary mission is to facilitate programs that give opportunity for entertainment artists from South Africa(primarily),to work with other artists in Africa, and the USA to create and develop their art while spreading a message of hope and reconciliation. Primary programs include music and culture tours and artist development retreats called "Music in a Bubble".

990 for the year ended February 28, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Program Activity: Music and Cultural Tour to the USA - January through April 2024. Program Objective: Facilitate a music and culture tour with 12 African Performance artists from South Africa (10) and The Democratic Republic of Congo - DRC (2). Accomplishments/Outcomes: Participants engaged in music and culture exchanges on 83 occasions collaborating with churches, schools, universities, nursing homes, hospitals, Minnesota Orchestra, Minnesota Chorale, MacPhail Center for Music, nonprofit organizations, and several city park amphitheater performances. Standout Accomplishment:29:11 Ensemble participated in "Young People's Orchestra" with members of the Grammy Award winning Minnesota Orchestra. With performances at over 12 schools, along-side string quartet players from the Orchestra, and 3 follow up performances with the full Orchestra at Orchestra Hall, performing for over 9000 students from schools around the Twin Cities. Other Accomplishments: The Ensemble travelled to 3 other states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska. As a result of engaging with us, we hope audiences will become more aware of opportunities to promote kind and peaceful change as a way to address racial inequalities in their communities. Offered new ways for audiences to learn about and appreciate African music, culture and history. Future Plans: The organization will plan to have these international exchange tours bi-annually or annually as the demand and funding allows.
    Expenses $130,000 · revenue $150,000
  • Program Activity: "Music in a Bubble" Virtual Tour/Retreat. July, 2024, & October, 15 - November, 15 2024, Program Objective: Executive Artistic Director Brendon Adams traveled to South Africa to retreat with 13 29:11 members in a secure location. The primary purpose of the retreats was to give the participants an opportunity to get to know one another, learn new music, record new music and prepare for the up-coming US Tour. Accomplishments/Outcomes: Participants during the July Music in a Bubble participated in a song writing retreat, with exercises specific to each of the 6 participants collectively writing 2 songs and bringing one singe each to present on the next project album. The Music in A Bubble in October/November brought the full group together to learn and record the new songs. The opportunity remains for ensemble members to engage with other artists across the globe by gathering in a retreat center to learn, rehearse, teach, and share via social media.
    Expenses $180,890
  • During the 2024 Tour in the USA the Ensemble completed a 12 day residency with Sheboygan Area Public schools in Wisconsin. During this time the ensemble did classroom engagement and share music, games, culture and history stories and conversation with 12 schools, attending 2 40 minute sessions per school with 4th and 5th grade students. A the end of the week the students and families were invited to a community concert. Students who attended the assemblies at their school were able to participate in parts of the performance. The Mayor of Sheboygan, once again, attended the event and gave the group a certificate of appreciation with the seal of the city.
    Expenses $34,701 · revenue $20,000

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 February, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025February 28, 2026July 15, 2026Not on file
2024February 28, 2025July 15, 2025990 on file
2023February 29, 2024July 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-4756018
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
2024
Accounting year ends
February
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$12,363
Income (IRS master file)
$376,625

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
June 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
September 11, 2023
Reinstated
Effective June 15, 2023

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990February 2025–––IRS
990February 2024$399,583$423,384$25,894IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE

What is the EIN of 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE is 84-4756018.
Is 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on June 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2023.
Are donations to 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE 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 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending February 28, 2026) is due July 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended February 2025.
Who is the principal officer of 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 names Gaylene Adams.
Who are the officers and directors of 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE?
The 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,000 (Brendon Adams, Executive Artistic Director/Co-Founder).
How much revenue does 29 11 INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE have?
On its 990 for the year ended February 28, 2025 it reported revenue of $375,488, expenses of $389,019 and total assets of $12,363 at year end.

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