EIN 41-6168522

Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
4
City
Marshall
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
To provide funds and services to promote and support the Arts in the 18 counties of Southwest Minnesota.
Also known as...
Southwest Minnesota Arts and Humanities Council
Total revenues
$1,106,098
2024
Total expenses
$1,101,475
2024
Total assets
$550,485
2024
Num. employees
4
2024

Program areas at Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

Grants programs- smac received funds from the Minnesota state Arts board general fund and Minnesota Arts & cultural heritage funds as appropriated by the Minnesota state legislature, the mcknight foundation and others to redistribute to individual artists, local Arts organizations, non-profit organizations, units of government and schools for Arts production and sponsoring activities. Grant programs include art projects, public art, quick support for organizations, operating support, equipment & facilities improvement, Arts in the schools, Arts study opportunity for youth, artist growth, artist equity, quick support for artists, advanced artist fellowship, the prairie disciple award, and the prairie star award. A total of 175,145 people served includes 44,719 youth and 4,848 artists through 154 grants awarded to nonprofit organizations, units of government (cities, schools) and artists.
Technical assistance- services provided by smac to sw Minnesota are information and referral services to promote the growth and development of artists, staff and volunteer assistance for the organizational and leadership development of local Arts groups, and presentation of technical assistance and networking conferences for artists, cultural organizations and schools. Information is provided via phone, email, mail, website, social media, and in-person contact. Smac staff travels throughout the region to meet with constituents on request. Smac staff also works with statewide Arts organizations to coordinate workshops and meetings within the smac region that will benefit smac region residents. Smac's e-newsletter contains feature articles, grant awards, upcoming deadlines, and other opportunities. It containts no advertisements. The e-newsletter was sent via email to approximately 1,700 people per issue and is also posted on the smac website.
Art gallery- an art gallery in the smac office space provides an opportunity for regional artists to have a solo exhibit in an accessible space. Seven regional visual artists had their work exhibited in the gallery in fiscal year 2024. Exhibits are advertised via press releases, e-mail, facebook, and the smac webpage. Artists had in-person and virtual receptions. Regional musicians performed during the in-person exhibit receptions.
Conference/workshops/convenings- smac also gives assistance to artists, Arts organizations and educators by providing technical assistance, information, and networking opportunities in conference or workshop settings to the sw Minnesota area. Arts networking events were held in redwood and swift counties. 58 artists attended an artist retreat at danebod folk school in tyler. 10 virtual and 4 in-person grant workshops and q&a sessions were attended by 77 people. Smac's annual Arts celebration, attended by approximately 60 people, was held in tyler, mn and included music performances and art exhibits. Additionally, smac supported a placemaking symposium in granite falls and participated as a regional partner for welcoming week.

Grants made by Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Pipestone Performing Arts CenterQso/eq/os$26,585
Crow River PlayersAp/os$23,562
Granite Falls Municipal Hospital and ManorPa/qso$20,000
...and 31 more grants made totalling $360,248

Who funds Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The McKnight FoundationFor Re-Granting Programs in Support of Individual Artists and Culture Bearers$89,000

Personnel at Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

NameTitleCompensation
Georgette JonesDirector$0
Jessica WeluPresident and Chief Executive Officer / Treasurer and President / Treasurer and PR / Director$0
Nicole DeBoerExecutive Director
Cheryl Avenel-NavaraPresident$0
Mark WilmesLincoln County Representative$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,077,938
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$17,652
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$4,113
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$6,395
Total revenues$1,106,098

Form 990s for Southwest Minnesota Arts Council

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-12-04990View PDF
2023-062023-12-07990View PDF
2022-062023-02-03990View PDF
2021-062021-12-06990View PDF
2020-062021-04-05990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Arts Council of Greater New HavenNew Haven, CT$1,822,524
Creative PinellasLargo, FL$1,731,583
Allied ArtsOklahoma City, OK$4,004,997
Norman Arts CouncilNorman, OK$804,767
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $89,000 from The McKnight Foundation
October 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $89,000 from The McKnight Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyProvides grantsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 55
Marshall, MN 56258
County
Lyon County, MN
Website URL
swmnarts.org/ 
Phone
(507) 537-1471
IRS details
EIN
41-6168522
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A26: Arts Council/Agency
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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