2026-05-13T10:57:02-05:00 2025-06-30 450250958 Eide Bailly LLP 800 Nicollet Mall Ste 1300 Minneapolis MN 554027033 990 2024-07-01 411353363 Mankato Area Arts Council MANK 5076252730 120 S Broad St Mankato MN 56001 Charlie Leftridge Executive Director 5076252730 2026-05-13 1 1 Deb Nelson CPA P01264758 6122536500 2026-05-12 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z The Carnegie Art Center Shannon Sinning 120 S Broad St Mankato MN 56001 126191 0 X N/A X 1979 MN To nurture the visual arts in the Southern Minnesota area. 12 12 2 30 0 0 133908 39230 26329 15384 12613 12494 5529 17792 178379 84900 1800 400 0 0 66922 84438 0 0 0 96574 183633 165296 268471 13083 -183571 1272471 1090277 498 1875 1271973 1088402 X The mission of the Mankato Area Arts Council, DBA Carnegie Art Center, is to be a vibrant community destination that inspires, nurtures, and expands artistic, cultural, and educational experiences. 1 0 211931 400 3414 The organization provides a production of rotating, visual art exhibits featuring approximately 500 pieces of art by over 160 Southern Minnesota artists for the benefit of nearly 2,500 audience participants per year. 1751 1200 The organization offer arts education experiences for participants of all ages. 10770 The organization provides affordable art studio spaces for local practicing artists. 2833 13583 Maintain a gift shop for area artists to sell fine arts and quality craft work on consignment. 2833 13583 216515 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MN X Charlie Leftbridge 5076252730 120 S Broad St Mankato MN 56001 Shannon Sinning President 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Heather Clark-Esser Vice President 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Christopher Austin Treasurer 6.00 X X 0 0 0 Robin Wingo Secretary 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Mohamed Alsadig Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Robin Becker Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica Blais Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Jae Carpenter Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Bradley Coulter Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Brenda Flannery Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 David Ryan Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Criag Groe Director 5.00 X 0 0 0 Charles Leftridge Executive Director 40.00 X 62654 0 0 62654 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5072 34158 39230 Studio Rental 711130 10770 10770 Gallery Entry 711130 3414 3414 Art Education Income 711130 1200 1200 15384 12494 12494 12264 8055 4209 4209 46819 33236 13583 13583 84900 28967 0 16703 400 400 64039 48029 16010 13147 13147 391 293 98 6861 5438 1423 2940 2940 5961 5961 8242 4121 4121 13448 6724 6724 3262 1631 1631 40716 34609 6107 12047 10240 1807 9493 4747 4746 MSERP Expenses 73464 73464 Artists Payments 8700 8700 Gallery Expenses 2833 2833 Education Program 1751 1751 776 388 388 268471 216515 51956 0 835478 665331 540997 116051 436993 424946 1272471 1090277 498 1875 498 1875 X 0 0 0 0 1271973 1088402 1271973 1088402 1272471 1090277 -183571 0 X 0 0 0 X 28535 533245 125067 133908 39230 859985 28535 533245 125067 133908 39230 859985 654744 205241 76 92 2355 12613 12494 27630 887615 153676 0.23120 0.19720 X Schedule A, Part II, Section C, Line 17A:Mankato Area Arts Council (The Carnegie Art Center) fails to meet the public support test for the year ended June 30, 2025. However, based on the following facts and circumstances, the organization should continue to be recognized as a publicly supported organization under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(1).Ten-Percent of Support:The total amount of public support for the organization during the above-mentioned period is 23.12%. Therefore, the total public support is greater than the required 10%.Attraction of Public Support:Since the hiring of its executive director, Charlie Leftridge, in January 2024, the Carnegie Art Center has continued to see substantial growth in both its membership and programming participation. Programs have expanded to include monthly arts education experiences for youth and adults, monthly live performance art pieces, and broader participation in community outreach opportunities (e.g., area art crawl location, booths at community arts and cultural events, and increased visibility via print, radio, and television). The expansion of programming is in direct response to feedback gathered at all touch points. In fiscal year June 30, 2025, art classes, gallery openings, and live performance audience participation has continually increased. Memberships and donations from the current fiscal year will demonstrate broader support from more individuals than years past and the organization will continue to implement these strategies to help broaden its public support. Sources of Support:The Carnegie Art Center historically received support from one major family trust, Jon G. Carlstrom Family Trust. The organization also receives support from their programmatic activities. However, because of the size of the Trust's donation in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022, the organization's public support test was materially affected. The Carnegie Art Center solicits sponsorships and partnerships from area businesses and individuals. The sponsorships help offset costs to gallery openings and event supplies and oversight. Further, the executive director is an active and successful grant writer, something that had been lacking prior to his hiring. In fiscal year 2025, the organization received two additional grants; Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council grants, totaling $9,000; a Minnesota State Arts Board Arts Experience grant, totaling $1,750. Representative Governing Body:At present, the Carnegie Art Center has a robust and active board of directors, which reflects the community the organization serves. This board has worked diligently to update its Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, and Mission Statement across the past year, and they are currently having conversations about a DEI statement and Finance policy. Members of board come from many sectors across the community, representing several ethnicities, ages groups, and professions. Based on the above facts and circumstances, the Carnegie Art Center should continue to be considered as publicly supported under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(1). RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 40000 40000 500997 116051 384946 424946 Payroll Liabilities 1875 1875 Form 990, Part III, line 2 We piloted a new performance series, Live at the Carnegie. This program took place about once a month and engaged unique music enembles and performers, bringing to the Carnegie performances not otherwise available in Greater Mankato. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Any organization or individual interested in or associated with artistic activities in Mankato, MN and its surrounding areas shall be eligible for membership. Applications for membership must be approved by the Council Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The Treasurer of the Organization will be reviewing and approving the Form 990 prior to filing. The Form 990 will be provided to the board after filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents available upon request.