Nonprofit · EIN 41-1836794
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
Tax-exempt · ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $120,003 | $116,120 | $3,883 | $104,733 | $1,616 | $103,117 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $120,442 | $109,140 | $11,302 | $99,567 | $125 | $99,442 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $105,576
- Program service revenue
- $3,577
- Other revenue
- $10,850
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $62,987
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $70,787
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $17,769
- Occupancy
- $4,558
- Printing, publications and postage
- $3,333
- Other expenses
- $19,673
- Program services (functional)
- $104,852
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $99,567
- Total assets, end of year
- $104,733
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,616
- Net assets, end of year
- $103,117
- Cash, savings and investments
- $104,733
- Gross receipts
- $120,003
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE MELLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $62,987 |
| WENDY FRESHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE HADEMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MARCHIAFAVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JIM MCDONOUGH JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE PECORARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELI ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JIM RHODES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JENNA COVEY | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE REULAND | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN NEVELLS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE MELLAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $56,440 |
| WENDY FRESHMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE HADEMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MARCHIAFAVA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JIM MCDONOUGH JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DIANE PECORARO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ELI ROSENBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JIM RHODES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JENNA COVEY | CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| JANICE REULAND | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN NEVELLS | TREASURER | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6715 MINNETONKA BLVD, ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55426-3400
- Signed the 990-EZ
- MIKE MELLAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (952) 928-6422
- Website
- WWW.SLPFOTA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND ENHANCE THE ARTS IN ST. LOUIS PARK TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND BUILD COMMUNITY. WE CONNECT PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE ARTS, SHARE ARTS-RELATED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, SUPPORT LOCAL ARTISTS, AND COORDINATE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS.
Program accomplishments
- ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIPS: THE ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MAKES AWARDS QUARTERLY FOR ST. LOUIS PARK RESIDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEED TO ENRICH THEIR LIVES THROUGH A CREATIVE EXPERIENCE. FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR PRIVATE MUSIC LESSONS, ART CLASS ENROLLMENT FEES AND MATERIALS, AND OTHER ARTS ACTIVITIES THAT DEVELOP CREATIVITYGIFT OF MUSIC: THE GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FRIENDS OF THE ARTS AND THE ST. LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY BAND. WE RECEIVE DONATED MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM AROUND THE TWIN CITIES, REPAIR AND REFURBISH THEM, AND DONATE THEM TO STUDENTS IN ST. LOUIS PARK SCHOOLS WHO WOULD OTHERWISE NOT HAVE THEIR OWN INSTRUMENT.Expenses $104,852
- LOCAL ART EVENTS AND PUBLIC ART PROJECTS: WE PRODUCE AND PROMOTE LOCAL ARTS EVENTS IN THE ST. LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY DESIGNED TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND BUILD COMMUNITY. MANY EVENTS ARE PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, INDIVIDUAL ARTISTS, OR COMMUNITY PARTNERS. EVENTS INCLUDE OPEN MIC POETRY AND STORYTELLING JAMS, ART CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS, COMMUNITY SINGS, ART EXHIBITS AND SHOWCASES, ARTIST PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AND MORE. WE SERVE AS A CONSULTANT AND FACILITATOR TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND OTHER PRIVATE DEVELOPERS IN THE CITY ON PUBLIC ART PROJECTS AND INITIATIVES. WE WORK WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP A SITE-SPECIFIC CALL FOR ART, FACILITATE ARTIST SUBMISSION PROCESS, COORDINATE A SELECTION PROCESS, AND ENSURE A SMOOTH AND SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION.
- FISCAL SPONSORSHIP: WE OFFER FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR SMALL ARTS GROUPS AND CREATIVE PROJECTS THAT BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS IN ST. LOUIS PARK. BECOMING FISCALLY SPONSORED ALLOWS GROUPS WHO ARE NOT READY TO TAKE THE STEP TO INCORPORATE AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION TO STILL RECEIVE TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS AND GRANTS. WE ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT IN ADMINISTRATION, FINANCE, MARKETING AND PROMOTION, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, AND MORE.ARTS & CULTURE GRANTS: THE ARTS & CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PROGRAM BETWEEN FRIENDS OF THE ARTS, THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, AND THE ST. LOUIS PARK YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND. EACH YEAR, GRANTS ARE AWARDED TO INDIVIDUALS OR ORGANIZATIONS FOR ARTS AND CULTURE PROJECTS THAT SUPPORT COMMUNITY PRIDE, CONNECT ARTISTS AND THE COMMUNITY, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE IN CREATIVE LEARNING.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1836794
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $104,733
- Income (IRS master file)
- $120,003
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $120,003 | $116,120 | $104,733 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $120,442 | $109,140 | $99,567 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-1836794).
Questions about ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
- What is the EIN of ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS is 41-1836794.
- Is ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who are the officers and directors of ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $62,987 (MIKE MELLAS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $120,003, expenses of $116,120 and total assets of $104,733 at year end.
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