Upstream Arts

Organization Overview

Upstream Arts is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Upstream Arts employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upstream Arts is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Upstream Arts generated $982.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $912.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

UPSTREAM ARTS USES THE POWER OF THE CREATIVE ARTS TO ACTIVATE AND AMPLIFY THE VOICE AND CHOICE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS - IN 21-22, WE CARRIED OUT 63, SEMESTER OR YEAR-LONG SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS, REACHING 680+ STUDENTS AGES BIRTH TO 21 WITH A RANGE OF DISABILITIES IN MINNESOTA. IN OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TEAMS OF LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS LEAD MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS ACTIVITIES IN THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC, POETRY AND VISUAL ARTS DESIGNED TO BUILD SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. WE WORK IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AROUND THE METRO AREA, WITH OUR BIGGEST PRESENCE IN MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHERE WE RAN 50+ RESIDENCIES LAST YEAR.


ADULT - IN 21-22, WE CARRIED OUT 19 ADULT PROGRAMS INCLUDING 7 SELF ADVOCACY CLASSES, OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IN THESE PROGRAMS, TEAMS OF LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS LEAD MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS ACTIVITIES IN THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC, POETRY AND VISUAL ARTS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SOFT SKILLS SPECIFIC TO SELF ADVOCACY, THE WORKPLACE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 21-75+. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO BENEFIT SUPPORT STAFF IN DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PARENTS/ GUARDIANS/ SUPPORT STAFF, WHO RECEIVE TRAINING ON CREATIVE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THE VOICE AND CHOICE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SOME OF OUR ADULT PROGRAMS ARE RUN IN COLLABORATION WITH ADULT DAY PROGRAMSORGANIZATIONS WHERE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES. WE ALSO OFFER OPEN ENROLLMENT SELF ADVOCACY CLASSES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHERE THE ARTS OFFER A WAY TO NURTURE SELF-EXPRESSION AND SELF-DETERMINATION.


OUT OF STATE/COMMUNITY/MILWAUKEE - UPSTREAM ARTS CARRIES OUT TOURING PROGRAMMING AND TRAINING OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. WE HAVE AN ONGOING PRESENCE IN MILWAUKEE, WI, WHERE WE CARRY OUT SCHOOL, ADULT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANNUALLY. WE CARRY OUT REGULAR PROGRAMMING WITH PORTAL INDUSTRIES, MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND HARRY & ROSE SAMSON FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. IN 21-22, WE REACHED 193 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH 16 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 10 PROGRAMS IN MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Guidry
Executive Director
$72,628
Steve Anderson
Chair
$0
Tabitha Montgomery
Treasurer
$0
Alyssa Klein
Secretary
$0
Noel Raymond
Director
$0
Kristin Burgess
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $469,157
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$289,844
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$759,001
Total Program Service Revenue$221,921
Investment income $1,551
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $982,473

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Upstream Arts has recieved totaling $1,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Youth Foundation Inc

Milwaukee, WI

PURPOSE: ARTS GRANT

$1,500
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