Northern Lights Music Festival
- Assets
- $228.9k
- Revenue
- $390.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Gilbert, MN
- Founding
- 03/2006
- Data as of
- 11/2021
- EIN
- 56-2527875
Organization Overview
Northern Lights Music Festival is located in Gilbert, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (A68) the organization is classified as: Music, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Lights Music 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 11/2021, Northern Lights Music Festival generated $390.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $388.6k during the year ending 11/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.1% per year over the past 6 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE NORTHERN LIGHTS MUSIC FESTIVAL IS A THREE WEEK CLASSICAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE PROGRAM AND MUSIC SCHOOL WHICH IS HELD EACH SUMMER ON THE MINNESOTA IRON RANGE.FOUNDED SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO BY CONCERT PIANIST AND AURORA NATIVE VEDA ZUPONCIC, NORTHERN LIGHTS BRINGS TOGETHER AWARD WINNING STUDENTS AND INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN PERFORMERS AND TEACHERS IN A UNIQUE PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES DAILY LESSONS, CHAMBER MUSIC COACHINGS, MASTERCLASSES AND NUMEROUS PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES. WITH THE ADDITION EIGHT YEARS AGO OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS FESTIVAL OPERA, THE FESTIVAL NOW INCLUDES FULLY STAGED PROFESSIONAL OPERAS FEATURING INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN OPERA STARS AND A ROSTER OF RISING YOUNG PERFORMERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NORTHERN LIGHTS IS FORTUNATE TO HAVE ACCESS TO AN ARRAY OF HISTORIC PERFORMANCE VENUES FOR ITS CONCERTS AND OPERAS.BY PERFORMING IN THESE UNIQUE VENUES, NORTHERN LIGHTS IS NOT ONLY ABLE TO BRING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF CLASSICAL MUSIC TO IRON RANGE COMMUNITIES BUT TO CELEBRATE AND SHOWCASE THE ARCHITECTURAL GEMS FOUND IN NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA.OUR VENUES INCLUDE; MESABI EAST SCHOOL AND HOLY ROSARY RC CHURCH IN AURORA, CHISHOLM HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM, WASHINGTON AUDITORIUM IN ELY, THE COPPER TOP CHURCH IN DULUTH, B'NAI ABRAHAM IN VIRGINIA AND QUEEN OF PEACE RC IN HOYT LAKES AND OUR SAVIOR LUTHERAN CHURCH IN HIBBING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Veda Zuponcic Artistic Director | Trustee | 20 | $1,000 |
Barbara Baldrica President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Uhan Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Martin Zuponcic Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Mulari Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erika Blee Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $318,994 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $318,994 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $61,421 |
| Investment income | $109 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,829 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $3,742 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $390,095 |
| 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 | $17,190 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,647 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $165,245 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,744 |
| Office expenses | $2,281 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,771 |
| Travel | $58,955 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $414 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,098 |
| Insurance | $2,845 |
| All other expenses | $12,590 |
| Total functional expenses | $388,557 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,656 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $44,879 |
| 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 | $166,891 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,429 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $228,855 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,995 |
| 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 | $74,137 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,379 |
| Total liabilities | $104,511 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $124,344 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $228,855 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Northern Lights Music Festival has recieved totaling $37,417.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Gift Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $7,353 |
Ak Steel Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $64 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Iowa County Recorders Association Ottumwa, IA | $2,929,223 | $39,789,803 |
Milwaukee World Festival Inc Milwaukee, WI | $107,459,917 | $5,773,948 |
The Schubert Club St Paul, MN | $22,801,473 | $4,063,918 |
Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association Minnetonka, MN | $11,192,985 | $2,520,815 |
Vocalessence Minneapolis, MN | $7,433,658 | $2,557,414 |
Osseo-Maple Grove Youth Hockey Association Osseo, MN | $2,211,214 | $2,250,377 |
American Composers Forum St Paul, MN | $9,023,516 | $1,393,403 |
Lutheran Music Program Minneapolis, MN | $2,920,609 | $1,763,933 |
Saturday In The Park Inc Sioux City, IA | $111,911 | $911,266 |
Birch Creek Music Performance Center Inc Egg Harbor, WI | $4,670,702 | $1,564,605 |
Quad City Symphony Tr Davenport, IA | $15,204,035 | $748,751 |
Shellabration Inc Fort Dodge, IA | $122,265 | $523,549 |