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Nonprofit · EIN 68-0497248

ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER

Tax-exempt · DULUTH, MN 55805

Financials

$2.6M$464K2023$530K$411K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$530,006$411,305$118,701$4,731,208$165,327$4,565,881
December 31, 2023990 (amended)$2,579,366$463,711$2,115,655$4,614,194$167,014$4,447,180
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$359,030
of which government grants
$174,950
Program service revenue
$10,960
Investment income
$86,860
Net rental income
$30,553
Net income from fundraising events
$6,788
Other revenue
$73,156

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$101,438
Other salaries and wages
$94,563
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$216,229
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,696
Accounting fees
$15,195
Occupancy
$32,989
Travel
$4,194
Depreciation
$21,332
Program services (functional)
$369,971
Management and general (functional)
$41,334

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,614,194
Total assets, end of year
$4,731,208
Total liabilities, end of year
$165,327
Net assets, end of year
$4,565,881
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,767,787
Publicly traded securities
$1,256,358
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,565,881
Gross receipts
$539,845
Employees
7
Volunteers
60
Year formed
2001
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHELLE MILLERCO-EXEC. DIR
Officer
40$55,650
MARK POIRIERCO-EXEC. DIR
Officer
40$45,788
CAROLYN SUNDQUISTPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
LAURA WEINTRAUBVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TOM HOLLENHORSTSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SARA BLANCKTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY OSTMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ZANE BAILBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBERT HEWITTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ZACH FILIPOVICHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DEBORAH SCOTTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MIKE POUPOREBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
IVY VAINIOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
SCOTT VEZINABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JEFF WENCLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Mark PoirerExecutive Director
Key employee
40$52,083
Nelson FrenchBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Roger ReinertBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Zane BailBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Robert HewittBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Deborah ScottBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Laura WeintraubBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Sara BlanckBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Tom HollenhorstSecretary
Officer
1$0
Mike PouporeVice President
Officer
1$0
Carolyn SundquistPresident
Officer
4$0
Mary OstmanTreasurer
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1305 LONDON RD, DULUTH, MN 55805-2424
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARK POIRIER, 1626 LONDON ROAD 779, DULUTH, MN 55812
Signed the 990
MARK POIRIER, CO-EXEC. DIRECTOR
Phone
(218) 428-9686
Return prepared by
ESTERBROOKS CPAS LTD

Mission

TO PRESERVE THE DULUTH ARMORY AND ITS HISTORIC VALUE TO AMERICAN CULTURE AND THE ARTS, WHILE ENCOURAGING ITS REUSE, PLACING EMPHASIS ON ARTS & EDUCATION.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER (AAMC) MADE EXCELLENT PROGRESS DURING 2024 TOWARDS ITS VISION OF CREATING A MIXED-USE PROJECT IN THE ARMORY, CENTERED AROUND A SPACE FOR WORKING ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY SPACE INCLUDING FOOD VENDORS AND COMMON AREAS. ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDED: SUBMITTING PERMITS TO THE CITY OF DULUTH AND RECEIVING APPROVAL, SECURING GENERAL CONTRACTORS, DEVELOPMENT REDEVELOPMENT GRANT CONTINUED PARTNERING WITH SHERMAN ASSOCIATES, A DEVELOPMENT COMPANY BASED IN MINNEAPOLIS.
    Expenses $239,343 · revenue $77,328
  • THE AAMC CONTINUES TO FURTHER THE ARTS PORTION OF OUR MISSION BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE ARTIST STUDIO SPACE AT THE ARMORY ANNEX ART STUDIOS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE HISTORIC ARMORY FOR OUR 10TH YEAR. THE ARTISTS CURRENTLY AT THE ANNEX ART STUDIOS INCLUDE BLACKSMITHS, PAINTERS, VISUAL ARTIST, A CUSTOM JEWELER, AND A PIANO REPAIR WORKSHOP. THE PLAN IS TO RELOCATE THESE ARTISTS, AND MORE, TO THE ARMORY ONCE IT IS REHABILITATED.
    Expenses $130,628
  • THE AAMC OPERATES THE MUSIC RESOURCE CENTER, AN AFTER-SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM FOR TEENAGERS IN THE DULUTH-SUPERIOR AREA. THE MISSION OF THE MUSIC RESOURCE CENTER IS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THROUGH MUSIC EQUIP THEM WITH LIFE SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION THROUGH MUSIC EDUCATION AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS LIFE SKILLS MENTORING. THE MRC, NOW IN ITS 14TH YEAR, WE HAVE A FULL TIME PROGRAM MANAGER TO FOCUS ON THE PROGRAM AND 4 CONSISTENT/COMMITMENTED PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS WITH YEAR ROUND EMPLOYMENT AND EXPANDED PROGRAMMING TO INCLUDE SUMMER CAMPS.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
68-0497248
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
2002
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,731,208
Income (IRS master file)
$539,845

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$530,006$411,305$4,731,208XML
990December 2023$2,579,366$463,711$4,614,194IRS
990December 2022$548,238$151,824$4,250,585IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 68-0497248).

Questions about ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER

What is the EIN of ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER is 68-0497248.
Is ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
Are donations to ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER 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 ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER 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 ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER 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 ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names MARK POIRIER.
Who are the officers and directors of ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $55,650 (MICHELLE MILLER, CO-EXEC. DIR).
How much revenue does ARMORY ARTS AND MUSIC CENTER have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $530,006, expenses of $411,305 and total assets of $4,731,208 at year end.

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