Nonprofit · EIN 41-6039135
RED WING ART ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · RED WING, MN 55066
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $968,796 | $704,368 | $264,428 | $482,007 | $542,088 | -$60,081 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $818,824 | $977,233 | -$158,409 | $282,637 | $608,723 | -$326,086 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $767,215
- of which government grants
- $199,666
- Membership dues
- $46,301
- Program service revenue
- $139,999
- Investment income
- -$4,050
- Net rental income
- $3,564
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$4,226
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $57,199
- Other revenue
- $65,632
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $69,229
- Other salaries and wages
- $255,232
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $379,900
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40
- Accounting fees
- $29,839
- Occupancy
- $68,889
- Travel
- $5,926
- Depreciation
- $9,255
- Program services (functional)
- $491,751
- Management and general (functional)
- $179,953
- Fundraising (functional)
- $32,664
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $282,637
- Total assets, end of year
- $482,007
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $542,088
- Net assets, end of year
- -$60,081
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,812
- Publicly traded securities
- $844
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$330,834
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $270,753
- Gross unrelated business income
- $43,534
- Gross receipts
- $1,058,298
- Employees
- 11
- Volunteers
- 140
- Year formed
- 1951
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Foos | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $63,229 | $6,000 |
| Kirsten Ford | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Leah Buysse | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Reding | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Jacobs | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kris Toegel | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynn Brown | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Pam Horlitz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerry Olson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ian Scheerer | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel McWithey | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY FOOS | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $68,075 | $6,000 |
| JASON REDDING | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| MAGGIE PAYNTER | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| IAN SCHEERER | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE JACOBS | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRIS TOEGEL | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEAH BUYSSE | Director Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| RACHEL MCWITHEY | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN FORD | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM HORLITZ | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY OLSON | Treasuer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 418 LEVEE RD, RED WING, MN 55066-2333
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Emily Foos, 418 Levee Street, Red Wing, MN 55066
- Signed the 990
- Emily Foos, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 388-7569
- Website
- www.redwingarts.org
- Return prepared by
- BWK Rogers PC
Mission
Our mission is to build a vibrant community fueled by the arts. We enrich lives by connecting, celebrating, inspiring, and leading through shared art experiences. Our vision is a community alive with creativity.
Program accomplishments
- Clay & Creative Center - Creating immersive arts experiences through workshops and classes. To further cultivate a lively community driven by the arts, the Clay & Creative Center offers a place to get hands-on and explore the joy of artistic expression, whether it's your first time or a chance to enhance your skills. With diverse programming for all, the Clay & Creative Center serves as a vital creative space within the community. RWA Resident Artist program launched in 2023 with a focus on local clay. The Clay & Creative Center served 6,725 people in 2024.Expenses $145,460 · revenue $64,962
- Honoring Dakota Project - There is an ongoing need to recognize the Dakota people as vital members of the Red Wing community. Through art, shared experiences, and conversations we will uplift, honor, and celebrate our rich cultures. A process of community conversations, culture, arts and events provide education to discover our shared stories, bridge our communities, and create a space for healing. Red Wing Arts is dedicated to stewarding the Honoring Dakota Project with integrity, respect, and a deep commitment to intercultural understanding and community healing. We are honored to be part of this transformative journey and will continue to work diligently to fulfill the vision of the Dakota elders and the hopes of future generations. 2024 year long efforts culminated in the Honoring Dakota Mural, a gift to the Dakota community.Expenses $142,772 · revenue $8,870
- The Depot Gallery + Store - Visitors to the Depot Gallery + Shop experienced diverse art exhibits, each telling unique stories. The gallery shop offered artworks, fine crafts, and consumables for purchase, supporting artists and fostering community appreciation. The gallery, with its vibrant displays and welcoming atmosphere, reminds us that art is not just to be observed, but to be experienced, felt, and shared. Representing over 400 artists in our Gallery + Store. In 2024, Red Wing Arts hosted six exhibitions at the Gallery and additional satellite exhibitions around Red Wing. The Depot Gallery + Store attracts over 15,000 visitors annually, with 16,775 visitors in 2024.Expenses $81,843 · revenue $10,010
- Sculpture Walk - Nine sculptures were on loan for the 4th Annual Sculpture Walk. In addition to the these temporary installations, the Art Walk features numerous public art pieces that are part of Red Wing's permanent collection, The Art Walk was fully and enthusiastically funded through the generosity of local philanthropic groups with a shared vision to enrich our downtown, entice new commerce, and encourage newcomers to return. An estimated 12,000 people view the Sculpture Walk.Expenses $8,770 · revenue $1,200
- The 58th Annual Red Wing Arts Fall Festival - Recognized as one of Minnesota's premier fine art festivals, our juried two-day fine arts festival is a cornerstone event, celebrating and highlighting artists right in the heart of Red Wing. We take pride in showcasing over 120 talented artists in our city annually for this event. Visitors can look forward to an array of high-quality, original artworks available for purchase, as well as numerous other inspiring activities. Enjoy concerts in the bandshell, watch live painting, create your own masterpiece, or indulge in delicious offerings from local food trucks. Over 18,000 visitors attend the weekend events.Expenses $29,377 · revenue $45,284
- Plein Air - Red Wing Arts hosted its 18th Annual Plein Air. Red Wing Arts Plein Air brings nationally acclaimed artists to our community from around the region to paint "recognizable" Red Wing en Plein Air, which is French for "in open air." Plein Air is a study of how light and shadow interact with things, creating a snapshot of one moment in time that can never be repeated. The culminating exhibit includes over 100 works that are judged and hung on the walls of our Depot Gallery. More than 6,000 people are exposed to Plein Air. The paintings hung, judged and awarded, exhibited and sold at the depot.Expenses $16,922 · revenue $14,417
- Concerts in the Park - Each summer, Red Wing Arts brings together a diverse selection of regional artists, showcasing an array of musical genres to suit all tastes. These lively and energetic performances take place every Wednesday night from June through August in Central Park, the heart of our historic downtown, where the "city's living room" comes to life. Families and friends are invited to bring their lawn chairs and coolers to enjoy these free live music events, proudly presented by Red Wing Arts, and perfect for all ages. Over 4,400 people are impacted.Expenses $17,210
- Poet Artist Collaboration - The 22nd Annual Poet Artist Collaboration featured over 40 juried artists and poets who participated in the annual event which included an art exhibit, poetry readings, and the creation of a chapbook. Thirty-six poems were chosen and artists were selected to create new works inspired by one of the poems. The joy and challenge of this event is the translation of the emotion and story of the written words of a poet by an artist into a representational piece of art. Over 2,700 experience the Poet Artist Collaboration.Expenses $7,558 · revenue $3,268
- Other programs in 2024 included Treasurers on the Trail (1,200 impacted), Red Wing Area Studio Tour (2,500 impacted), Big Turn Music Fest (2,750 impacted), ARTSpeak, and Pottery Throwdown.Expenses $41,839 · revenue $11,977
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 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-6039135
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A200)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $482,007
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,058,298
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $968,796 | $704,368 | $482,007 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $818,824 | $977,233 | $282,637 | XML |
| 990-T | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $718,121 | $925,774 | $371,905 | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 41-6039135).
Questions about RED WING ART ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of RED WING ART ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of RED WING ART ASSOCIATION is 41-6039135.
- Is RED WING ART ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1953.
- Are donations to RED WING ART ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does RED WING ART ASSOCIATION 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 RED WING ART ASSOCIATION 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 RED WING ART ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of RED WING ART ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Emily Foos.
- Who are the officers and directors of RED WING ART ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,229 (Emily Foos, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does RED WING ART ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $968,796, expenses of $704,368 and total assets of $482,007 at year end.
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