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Nonprofit · EIN 47-1496714

ARTS NEST

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408

Financials

$157K$185K2023$209K$214K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARTS NEST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$208,674$213,845-$5,171$214,652$116$214,536
June 30, 2024990-EZ$156,575$184,840-$28,265$289,406$0$289,406
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$78,546
of which government grants
$25,000
Program service revenue
$122,596
Investment income
$0
Net income from sales of inventory
$6,057
Other revenue
$7,532

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,786
Other salaries and wages
$4,436
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,093
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$500
Accounting fees
$2,168
Occupancy
$79,385
Depreciation
$16,218
Program services (functional)
$175,786
Management and general (functional)
$33,581
Fundraising (functional)
$4,478

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$221,336
Total assets, end of year
$214,652
Total liabilities, end of year
$116
Net assets, end of year
$214,536
Land, buildings and equipment
$159,259
Net assets without donor restrictions
$214,536
Gross receipts
$240,789
Employees
9
Volunteers
20
Year formed
2014
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JENNA PAPKEEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
30$32,786$1,029
ERIC COHENBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
35$32,725$0
JENNY MOELLERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$2,000$0
VANESSA BROOKE AGNESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$1,500$0
EMILIE KOSSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
WILLIAM PIERCEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Jenna PapkeExecutive Director25$30,900$927

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2605 HENNEPIN AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408-1150
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERIC COHEN
Signed the 990
ERIC COHEN, BOARD CHAIR
Phone
(612) 377-2285
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Mission

ARTS NEST EXISTS TO NURTURE AND SUPPORT EMERGING ARTISTS AND ARTS PROFESSIONALS THROUGH CREATING ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING, CONNECTIONS, AND VISIBILITY.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PHOENIX HOSTS APPROXIMATELY 40 PRODUCTIONS ANNUALLY, PRODUCED BY EMERGING GROUPS AND INDIVIDUALS LOOKING TO HONE PROFESSIONAL SKILLS, EXPERIMENT WITH THEIR CRAFT, AND SUPPORT THE MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY. WE PROVIDE EXTRA SUPPORT TO BIPOC PRODUCERS EMERGING IN THE FIELD. PRODUCTION SPACE IS PROVIDED ALONG WITH ALL SERVICES NEEDED FOR A SUCCESSFUL PRODUCTION IF DESIRED, SUCH AS TECHNICAL TRAINING, TICKETING SUPPORT, CONCESSIONS, ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT, AND MARKETING ASSISTANCE. BY DOING THIS, ARTS NEST SUPPORTS AND DEVELOPS LOCAL THEATER AND ARTS PRODUCTIONS FROM BOTH A FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL STANDPOINT.
    Expenses $121,636
  • HATCH IS A LOW-COST EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOCAL ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS LOOKING TO IMPROVE PERFORMANCE SKILLS. IT ALSO ASSISTS EDUCATORS IN THE SPACE WITH ESTABLISHING AND REFINING THEIR SKILLS. HATCH SERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 ARTISTS IN THE 2024-25 SEASON. THIS BOLSTERED PARTICIPANTS' CONFIDENCE, PROVIDED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES WITH OTHER COLLABORATORS, AND INCREASED THEIR VISIBILITY IN THE MINNEAPOLIS ARTS COMMUNITY.
    Expenses $24,677
  • ARTS NEST PRODUCES COMPELLING WORKS THAT GIVE LOCAL TALENT THE OPPORTUNITY TO TELL THEIR STORIES. BY TAKING ON THE BURDEN OF PRODUCTION COSTS, ARTS NEST AMPLIFIES THESE EMERGING VOICES. THE 2024-25 SEASON SAW TWO MAJOR PRODUCTIONS INVOLVING 40 LOCAL ARTISTS, WITH ABOUT 1,500 LOCALS ATTENDING THE SHOWS IN PERSON. PERFORMANCES WERE ALSO LIVE-STREAMED TO GIVE ADDITIONAL REACH TO THE CREATORS' VISIONS.
    Expenses $27,670
  • THE FLEDGLING PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGING ARTISTS OR COMPANIES LOOKING TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS IN PRODUCING THEIR OWN WORK THROUGH PRACTICAL APPLICATION. ARTS' NEXXT PROVIDES LOW- TO NO- COST SPACE FOR REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES, BOX OFFICE MANAGEMENT, AND INTRODUCTIONS TO TECHNICAL DESIGNERS AND PRODUCTION STAFF.
    Expenses $1,803

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
47-1496714
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
2015
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$214,652
Income (IRS master file)
$240,789

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$208,674$213,845$214,652IRS
990-EZJune 2024$156,575$184,840$289,406XML
990-EZJune 2023–––IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 47-1496714).

Questions about ARTS NEST

What is the EIN of ARTS NEST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARTS NEST is 47-1496714.
Is ARTS NEST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
Are donations to ARTS NEST tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARTS NEST 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 ARTS NEST due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ARTS NEST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of ARTS NEST?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ERIC COHEN.
Who are the officers and directors of ARTS NEST?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,786 (JENNA PAPKE, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does ARTS NEST have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $208,674, expenses of $213,845 and total assets of $214,652 at year end.

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