Minnesota Fringe Festival
- Assets
- $363.9k
- Revenue
- $606.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 36
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 10/1993
- Data as of
- 09/2022
- EIN
- 41-1734179
Organization Overview
Minnesota Fringe Festival is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Minnesota Fringe Festival employed 36 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Fringe Festival 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 09/2022, Minnesota Fringe Festival generated $606.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $615.7k during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MINNESOTA FRINGE CONNECTS ADVENTUROUS AUDIENCES WITH ADVENTUROUS ARTISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AFTER TWO YEARS OF DIGITAL AND HYBRID PERFORMANCES, THE 2022 FRINGE FESTIVAL RETURNED TO THEATERS AND ADDED AN ONLINE SUPPLEMENT CALLED THE FRINGE HANGOVER. THE 29TH ANNUAL EVENT FEATURED 113 SHOWS WITH 535 PERFORMANCES, SELLING 22,000 TICKETS AND PAYING ARTISTS $146,000. AUDIO DESCRIPTION, ASL INTERPRETATION AND CLOSED CAPTIONING SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO ARTISTS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO ENSURE AUDIENCES WITH DISABILITIES COULD FULLY PARTICIPATE.
BEYOND THE BOX IS AN ARTIST INCUBATION OPPORTUNITY IN PUBLIC, OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE. INDIVIDUAL PRACTITIONERS, BURGEONING ENSEMBLES AND ESSTABLISHED COMPANIES JOIN AN EQUITABLE COHORT OF THREE ARTISTS/COMPANIES WORKING TOGETHER TO LEARN HOW TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC, OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES IN A FLUID PEER-TO-PEER MODE WHILE COLLABORATING WITH ORGANIZERS. MODULAR SHORT TAKE PLACE JUNE-SEPTEMBER IN A VARIETY OF LOCATIONS NEAR NICOLLET AVENUE INCLUDING SIDEWALKS, PLAZAS, PARKS, GREENWAYS, PARKING LOTS, ETC. AND ARE DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE DIVERSE AUDIENCES OF DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS AND CELEBRATE REANIMATION, RENEWAL AND CHANGING RELATIONSHIPS TO PUBLIC SPACES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dawn Bentley Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $65,000 |
Katherine Dugarm President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Paul May-Kramer Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chris Goggins Former Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nanette Stearns Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Leah Harvey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,056 |
| Fundraising events | $3,972 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $119,308 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $95,550 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $219,886 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $337,894 |
| Investment income | $1,082 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,703 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $606,782 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $66,950 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,475 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $141,708 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,767 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,458 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,950 |
| Fees for services: Management | $11,450 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $194,181 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,035 |
| Office expenses | $12,889 |
| Information technology | $6,657 |
| Royalties | $1,407 |
| Occupancy | $70,085 |
| Travel | $3,644 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,265 |
| Insurance | $8,829 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $615,659 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $40,313 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $256,321 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $63,173 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,132 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $363,939 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $200,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $200,031 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $91,565 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $72,343 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $363,939 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Minnesota Fringe Festival has recieved totaling $142,239.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $30,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,569 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $7,500 |
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