Mainframe Studios
- Assets
- $9.0m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Des Moines, IA
- Founding
- 07/2014
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-1637111
Organization Overview
Mainframe Studios is located in Des Moines, IA. The organization was established in 2014. 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 12/2021, Mainframe Studios employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mainframe Studios 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, Mainframe Studios generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m 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
MAINFRAME STUDIOS IS A NEW NONPROFIT MODEL FOR PROVIDING PERMANENT AFFORDABLE WORKSPACE TO ARTISTS OF ALL DISCIPLINES. WE ARE TRANSFORMING CENTRAL IOWA'S ART SCENE BY CREATING A FINANCIALLY SELF-SUSTAINING ECONOMIC AND CULTURAL DRIVER THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME. ONCE FULLY RENOVATED, MAINFRAME IS SLATED TO BECOME THE LARGEST NONPROFIT ART STUDIO BUILDING IN THE NATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MAINFRAME COMPLETED PHASE II OF ITS BUILDING RENOVATIONS TO INCREASE ITS NONRESIDENTIAL WORKSPACES TO 133 TOTAL STUDIOS OFFERED TO INDIVIDUAL CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS AND ARTS-RELATED NONPROFITS. WE FILLED THE ADDITIONAL 58 SPACES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF COMPLETION AND OUR WAIT LIST CONSISTENTLY HOVERS AROUND 100 APPLICANTS. WITH FOUR OF OUR FIVE FLOORS FINISHED, INCOME FROM OUR AFFORDABLE RENTAL UNITS GENERATE ENOUGH REVENUE TO COVER OPERATING COSTS. OUR 4,650 SQUARE FOOT EVENT SPACE PROVIDES A PLACE FOR WEDDINGS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, CORPORATE PARTIES AND FUNDRAISERS TO OCCUR FOR A RENTAL FEE. MAINFRAME SERVES AS A BEACON, DEMONSTRATING THAT INVESTING IN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY WORKS, EVEN IN TIMES OF CRISIS.
MAINFRAME STUDIOS NORMALLY SPENDS OVER 90% OF ITS MARKETING BUDGET ON PROGRAMMING MONTHLY FIRST FRIDAY OPEN STUDIO EVENTS THAT ATTRACT HUNDREDS OF VISITORS. THE FESTIVE, FREE EVENTS FEATURE A UNIQUE THEME, CREATING A NEW EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS EACH MONTH. THEMES INCLUDE EXHIBITIONS, ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL GUESTS RELATING TO VARIOUS ART FORMS SUCH AS CERAMICS, TEXTILES AND EVEN GAMING. FIRST FRIDAYS ALSO FEATURE LOCAL MUSICIANS AND AFFORDABLE DINNER OPTIONS BY RESIDENT CATERERS TANGERINE FOOD CO. TENANT-ARTISTS OPEN THEIR STUDIOS TO CONNECT WITH NEW CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS THAT HELP FURTHER THEIR CAREERS. MAINFRAME ALSO SELF-PUBLISHES A QUARTERLY STUDIO DIRECTORY THAT INCLUDES STORIES ABOUT OUR ARTISTS AND PARTNERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Mcgowan Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Justin Mandelbaum President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Michael Trettin Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gretchen Bohling Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Angela Connolly Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jo Kassel Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $71,699 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $350,063 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $421,762 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $701,475 |
| Investment income | $81 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,513 |
| 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 | -$495 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,124,336 |
| 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 | $111,640 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,287 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,540 |
| Fees for services: Management | $24,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,404 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,408 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $19,251 |
| Advertising and promotion | $32,634 |
| Office expenses | $4,318 |
| Information technology | $12,193 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $445,013 |
| Travel | $610 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,986 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $532,631 |
| Insurance | $4,597 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,257,441 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $626,469 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $339,527 |
| 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 | $4,134 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,993,570 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $8,963,700 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,981 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $62,841 |
| 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 | $155,967 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $47,886 |
| Total liabilities | $303,675 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,660,025 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $8,963,700 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Mainframe Studios has recieved totaling $447,486.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John Ruan Foundation Trust Urbandale, IA PURPOSE: CULTURAL, HISTORICAL OR OTHER EDUCATION ACTIVITIES | $250,000 |
Bravo Greater Des Moines Inc Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL FUNDING | $50,100 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION: HUNGER FREE POLK COUNTY - CY 2020 | $50,000 |
Community Fdn Of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: GRANT DISTRIBUTION | $27,583 |
Gartner Family Foundation Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS | $20,000 |
Emc Insurance Foundation Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL SUPPORT OR FOR A CAPITAL FUND DRIVE OF THE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Gps Education Partners Inc Waukesha, WI | $3,399,978 | $6,380,793 |
Chicago Humanities Festival Chicago, IL | $20,433,533 | $6,135,727 |
The Independent Living Center Inc Joplin, MO | $6,998,222 | $3,154,564 |
Ashley For The Arts Ltd Arcadia, WI | $72,807 | $2,501,773 |
Duluth & North Shore Railway Inc Duluth, MN | $669,845 | $2,790,590 |
3arts Inc Chicago, IL | $12,078,620 | $2,551,186 |
Lunda Community Center Inc Black River Falls, WI | $21,403,243 | $624,709 |
Demolay International Kansas City, MO | $3,448,662 | $1,614,271 |
Kansas City Chapter Of Young Audiences Inc Kansas City, MO | $5,162,996 | $1,143,353 |
Bailey Foundation Saint Louis, MO | $926,334 | $1,827,354 |
Mainframe Studios Des Moines, IA | $8,963,700 | $1,124,336 |
Morrison-Shearer Foundation Northbrook, IL | $7,463,772 | $384,897 |