Franconia Sculpture Park
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $636.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Shafer, MN
- Founding
- 07/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-1843609
Organization Overview
Franconia Sculpture Park is located in Shafer, MN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (A40) the organization is classified as: Visual Arts, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Franconia Sculpture Park employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Franconia Sculpture Park 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 12/2021, Franconia Sculpture Park generated $636.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $866.6k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY TO CREATE AND CONTEMPLATE CONTEMPORARY ART INSPIRED BY NATURE AND OUR EVER-EVOLVING WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ARTS, EDUCATION & PUBLIC PROGRAMS: FRANCONIA PROVIDES A DEPTH AND BREADTH OF BOTH ON-SITE AND IN-SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT SUPPLEMENT STEAM CURRICULUM. PROGRAMS INCLUDE WEEKLY TOURS, MULTIGENERATIONAL ARTMAKING WORKSHOPS, OBSERVE & INTERPRET WORKSHOPS, FIELD TRIPS, SUMMER CAMPS, DINNER & DISCUSSION LECTURES, MUSIC AT FRANCONIA CONCERTS, FILM AT FRANCONIA SCREENINGS, AND PERFORMANCE AT FRANCONIA EVENTS.
ENGAGEMENT: FRANCONIA OPERATES A 50-ACRE OUTDOOR MUSEUM THAT INCLUDES FRANCONIA COMMONS, A 7,000 SQ. FOOT VISITOR CENTER, EDUCATION SPACE, GALLERY AND GIFT SHOP. OUR ACTIVITIES CULTIVATE CRITICAL DIALOGUE BETWEEN ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES; SUPPORT ARTISTS THROUGH THE PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION OF NEW, EXPERIMENTAL WORK; AND EDUCATE ARTISTS AND AUDIENCES OF TOMORROW. FRANCONIA APPLIES CREATIVE SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEMS OF TODAY AND TOMORROW THROUGH THE VEHICLE OF CONTEMPORARY SCULPTURE. WE CREATE BOLD PROGRAMMING THAT IS AMBITIOUS, INNOVATIVE, AND THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE WANTS AND NEEDS OF ARTISTS AND OUR COMMUNITY. MOREOVER, WE AIM TO CREATE A WELCOMING, INVITING SPACE FOR ALL VISITORS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ART, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE CHANGING WORLD WE LIVE IN. FRANCONIA IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 365-DAYS A YEAR, AND SERVES MORE THAN 110,000 ADULTS AND 75,000 YOUTHS ANNUALLY.
ARTIST RESIDENCY: FRANCONIA PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCY PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE MONEY, STUDIO SPACE, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITY FOR MORE THAN 40 ARTISTS AND WRITERS ANNUALLY WORKING AT THE INTERSECTION OF SCRULPTURE, INSTALLATION, SOCIAL PRACTICE, PERFORMANCE, AND LAND ART. OUR CURRENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE: WINTER WRITERS RESIDENCY, EMERGING ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCY, AND MID-CAREER FELLOWSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Stacy O'reilly Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Linda Seebauer Hansen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rosie Kellogg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Esther Callahan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sharon Louden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nora Kaitfors Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $126,682 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $448,202 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $574,884 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,779 |
| Investment income | $54 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $7,540 |
| 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 | $25,280 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $636,537 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $335,324 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,583 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,218 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $36,577 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,329 |
| Office expenses | $57,467 |
| Information technology | $10,261 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,954 |
| Travel | $19,595 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $19,712 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $99,044 |
| Insurance | $14,870 |
| All other expenses | $11,669 |
| Total functional expenses | $866,623 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,920 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,581 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $63,160 |
| 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 | $2,170 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,301,285 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,377,116 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,089 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,185 |
| 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 | $400,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $15,000 |
| Total liabilities | $453,274 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,919,842 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,000 |
| 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 | $3,377,116 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Franconia Sculpture Park has recieved totaling $41,661.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $23,161 |
Arts Midwest Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: X Fund | $12,500 |
St Croix Valley Foundation Hudson, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING AND SKATING RINK | $6,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Craft Council Minneapolis, MN | $6,869,826 | $3,121,094 |
Midwest Old Settlers And Threshers Assn Inc Mt Pleasant, IA | $5,724,252 | $3,761,020 |
Union Construction Crafts Workers Compensation Fund Bloomington, MN | $541,374 | $1,672,771 |
American Association Of Woodturners St Paul, MN | $2,442,172 | $1,435,170 |
Urban Roots Mn St Paul, MN | $649,457 | $875,121 |
Forecast Public Artworks St Paul, MN | $1,063,412 | $1,010,564 |
Franconia Sculpture Park Shafer, MN | $3,377,116 | $636,537 |
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc Rochester, MN | $706,176 | $777,550 |
Public Art Saint Paul St Paul, MN | $739,376 | $339,805 |
Iowa Arts In Education Des Moines, IA | $212,952 | $511,979 |
Elys Historic State Theater Ely, MN | $396,462 | $439,135 |
Civa Christians In Visual Arts Monona, WI | $175,361 | $429,048 |