EIN 41-6009099

Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
1955
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra promotes classical music through education, fundraising, and outreach, connecting communities and making music accessible to all.
Also known as...
Wamso - Minnesota Orchestra Volunteer Association
Total revenues
$246,350
2023
Total expenses
$191,862
2023
Total assets
$1,042,166
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra

Education programming: legacy programs include kinder konzerts (42 years) and the young artist competition (60 years). Accent/meet a musician provides an up close and personal evening with an Orchestra musician or other prominent individual associated with music. Kinder konzerts has several components - kinder konzerts in Orchestra hall, kinder konzerts on the road in an elementary school -a multi-day residency tying music to literacy for kindergrten and first graders, out an about (a program for libraries or preschools, a "mini kinder konzert"). Also available is kinder konzerts in a box/in a bag.
Membership involves keeping members informed and engaged throughout the year with regular communication and activities. These membership activities include electronic and social media communication, feedback questionnaires and surveys, mailings, events with other arts organizations, an annual report and meeting and directory.
Engaged activities include working as "guides" with kinder konzerts in the sound factory, various committees including fundraisers, membership and development. Software to track volunteer hours, development of membership and training materials and conducting training sessions. Included in this category is the direct financial support provided by Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra to the Minnesota Orchestra.

Grants made by Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Minnesota Orchestral AssociationGeneral Support$10,000

Who funds Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Wurtele FoundationGeneral Operations of the Organization$2,500,000
WEM FoundationGeneral$1,000,000
Lenzmeier Family FoundationGeneral Operating$400,000
...and 43 more grants received totalling $4,412,725

Personnel at Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra

NameTitleCompensation
Kelsey Dodson-SmithDirector of Marketing and Comm$0
Melissa OusleyDirector at Large$0
Michelle WoodDirector of Marketing and Comm$0
Lauren FichtelDirector of Membership$0
Brent ReichertDirector of Development$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$129,714
Program services$9,437
Investment income and dividends$31,150
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$76,049
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$246,350

Form 990s for Friends of the Minnesota Orchestra

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-09990View PDF
2022-082023-07-17990View PDF
2021-082022-04-14990View PDF
2020-082021-06-07990View PDF
2019-082021-02-09990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 20, 2025
Received grants
Identified 10 new grant, including a grant for $2,500,000 from The Wurtele Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from WEM Foundation
August 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $400,000 from Lenzmeier Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsOperas and symphoniesMusical groupsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1111 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
friendsofminnesotaorchestra.org/ 
Phone
(612) 371-5654
IRS details
EIN
41-6009099
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1955
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A69: Symphony Orchestras
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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