2026-05-08T18:31:03+00:00 2025-06-30 135565207 KPMG LLP 350 North 5th St Ste 600 Minneapolis MN 55401 990 2024-07-01 262507419 The Arts Partnership ARTS 6512823000 345 Washington Street Saint Paul MN 551021495 Barry Kempton Treasurer 6512823000 2026-05-09 true true HOLLY K MOEN P01800653 6123055000 2026-05-06 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Christopher Harrington President 345 Washington Street Saint Paul MN 551021495 26663250 false X www.artspartnership.org X 2007 MN THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF FOUR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURES EQUITABLE SHARING AND EFFECTIVE CARE OF THE ORDWAY CENTER AS A VITAL CULTURAL ASSET IN THE TWIN CITIES. 9 5 0 36 0 0 8045250 3450226 0 1304067 2832258 0 9349317 6282484 6180544 6543498 0 0 0 96645 362234 511097 6542778 7054595 2806539 -772111 40729916 40575683 385423 359541 40344493 40216142 X THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (THE ORDWAY); THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY; THE MINNESOTA OPERA; AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB. THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF FOUR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURES EQUITABLE SHARING AND EFFECTIVE CARE OF THE ORDWAY CENTER FACILITY. false false 4495272 4495272 0 The Arts Partnership concluded active fundraising for the All 4 ONE Campaign, which began in tax year 2018 to strengthen the long-term stability of its four partner organizations. The campaign supported organizational stability and recovery, facility maintenance, technology upgrades, and long-term sustainability. The collaborative framework established through the campaign enabled the four partner organizations to align priorities and implement shared operational initiatives. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, The Arts Partnership distributed $4,495,272 in campaign funds to support the partner organizations. 2048226 2048226 0 One of The Arts Partnership's primary programs is to provide financial support to Partner Organizations that use the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Through its annual fund and endowment draw, The Arts Partnership provides grants to supported organizations to help offset direct expenses associated with their use of Ordway facilities, including rent and related occupancy costs. These grants enable the supported organizations to deliver creative, accessible, and financially sustainable performing arts programming for the community. 147560 0 0 The Arts Partnership presented and supported ancillary programming in collaboration with its four supported organizations - the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Schubert Club, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. These activities were designed to advance The Arts Partnership's mission by increasing public awareness of its role as a collaborative steward of the Ordway facility and by expanding access to educational and cultural experiences for the broader community. 68786 0 0 Through a grant received from the Miami Foundation, The Arts Partnership supports Minnesota Artists' use of the Concert Hall at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts by funding direct expenses of costs incurred by these groups to use the Concert Hall. 68786 6759844 true true false false false false false false false true false false false false true true true false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false true false false false false true 8 0 true 0 false false false false false false false false false false false false X 9 5 false false false false false true true true true false false false true true true true false false false false false false MN X Chris Sagstetter 6512823000 345 Washington Street Saint Paul MN 55102 Barry Kempton Treasurer 4.0 46.0 X X 0 178475 45056 Christopher Harrington President 4.0 50.0 X X 0 329391 36981 Ryan Taylor Secretary 4.0 35.0 X X 0 256985 19598 Ann Huntrods Director 0.5 1.0 X 0 0 0 Jon Limbacher Director 4.0 40.0 X 0 284121 44508 Kimberly Randolph Director 0.5 1.0 X 0 0 0 Laura McCarten Director 0.5 1.0 X 0 0 0 Mark Gordon Director 0.5 1.0 X 0 0 0 Patrick Garay-Heelan Director 0.5 1.0 X 0 0 0 0 1048972 146143 0 false true false 0 0 0 0 225900 0 3224326 107044 3450226 0 0 0 0 0 1400069 0 1400069 0 0 21812955 20380766 1432189 0 1432189 1432189 0 0 0 0 0 6282484 0 0 2832258 6543498 6543498 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 80440 80440 74960 74960 112749 112749 0 0 0 0 6141 6141 14651 38 6385 8228 13086 1097 4012 7977 Artist Fees and expenses for performances 209070 209070 0 0 0 0 7054595 6759844 198106 96645 185550 232500 6775593 6618420 6224186 4158190 12294 1325 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27532293 29565248 0 0 0 0 0 0 40729916 40575683 1277 14377 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 384146 345164 385423 359541 10011773 10406029 30332720 29810113 0 0 0 0 0 0 40344493 40216142 40729916 40575683 -772111 643760 0 0 0 0 X false true true false X 4263386 4733098 6273428 8045250 3450226 26765388 0 0 4263386 4733098 6273428 8045250 3450226 26765388 9441326 17324062 1027118 588633 639281 1071426 1400069 4726527 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31491915 0 0.55011 0.6067 X Schedule A, Part I, Line 7 REASON FOR PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP'S CURRENT OPERATIONS AND PUBLIC FUNDING NOW PROVIDE THAT THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT NORMALLY RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS DESCRIBED IN IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) AND HAS FILED FORM 8940 TO REQUEST RECLASSIFICATION OF FOUNDATION STATUS. 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Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote The Arts Partnership is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(a) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and Section 290.05 of the Minnesota Statutes, as it is an organization described under Section 501(c)(3). The Arts Partnership did not have any unrelated business income for the years ended June 30, 2025, or 2024. The Arts Partnership's accounting policy provides that a tax expense or benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination, including any related appeals or litigation, based on the technical merits. The Arts Partnership has no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2025, or 2024, resulting in an accrual of tax expense or benefit. true Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 345 Washington Street Saint Paul MN 55102 411428998 501 (c) 3 3322230 TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STABILIZATION RESOURCES AND FUNDS FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THE ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FACILITY. The Minnesota Opera 620 North First Street Minneapolis MN 55401 410946789 501 (c) 3 2053691 PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING FUND RESOURCES AND STABILIZATION FUNDS. The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra 370 Wabasha Street N Suite 1420 Saint Paul MN 55102 410829498 501 (c) 3 864153 PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING FUND RESOURCES AND STABILIZATION FUNDS. The Schubert Club 75 West Fifth Street Saint Paul MN 55102 410945277 501 (c) 3 303424 PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING FUND RESOURCES AND STABILIZATION FUNDS. 4 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Grants are provided to four supported organizations-Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Schubert Club, and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts-in accordance with board-approved grantmaking policies and procedures. Grant amounts are dependent on funds available and are allocated based on each organization's respective use of the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts facility. All grant payments are reviewed and approved by two members of the Board of Directors prior to disbursement. The supported organizations collaborate on programs subsidized by The Arts Partnership; these programs are reviewed and approved by the Board during the annual budget process to ensure alignment with the organization's mission of sustaining a strong partnership among the supported organizations. In addition, The Arts Partnership provides rent subsidy assistance to community organizations for their use of the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. These grants are awarded based on established eligibility criteria and available funding and are provided to the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts to be applied directly to eligible renters' invoices. The Arts Partnership also provides grants to support the purchase of equipment for the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts facility. false false false false false false false false false Christopher Harrington President 0 329391 0 0 0 0 0 6906 0 30075 0 366372 0 0 Barry Kempton Treasurer 0 178475 0 0 0 0 0 17848 0 27208 0 223531 0 0 Ryan Taylor Secretary 0 256847 0 0 0 138 0 7799 0 11799 0 276583 0 0 Jon Limbacher Director 0 284121 0 0 0 0 0 16191 0 28317 0 328629 0 0 3 107044 Other - FAIR MARKET VALUE 0 false false false Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Securities - Publicly traded - Number of contributions Form 990, Part III, Line 4a-4c Description of program services (Expenses $ 68,786 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Through a grant received from the Miami Foundation, The Arts Partnership supports Minnesota Artists' use of the Concert Hall at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts by funding direct expenses of costs incurred by these groups to use the Concert Hall. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body The members are called THE ARTS PARTNERS and include THE ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY (SPCO), THE MINNESOTA OPERA, AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders THE ARTS PARTNERS, KNOWN AS THE ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (OCPA), THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY (SPCO), THE MINNESOTA OPERA, AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB HAVE THE POWER TO ELECT OR APPOINT DIRECTORS. THE OPERA, THE SPCO AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB SHALL EACH APPOINT TWO DIRECTORS, AND OCPA SHALL APPOINT THREE DIRECTORS. THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY OR UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO SHALL HAVE CHARGE, CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY, AFFAIRS AND FUNDS OF THE CORPORATION, AND WHO SHALL HAVE THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO DO AND PERFORM ALL ACTS AND FUNCTIONS. THE POLICY MAKING POWERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE VESTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE A PRESIDENT, A TREASURER AND A SECRETARY, WHO SHALL BE ELECTED FROM AMONG THE DIRECTORS. AN OFFICER OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT MAY BE REMOVED AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE, BY A RESOLUTION APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body A copy of the Form 990 is provided to each member of the Board of Directors and to the Chief Financial Officer of each supported Arts Partner Organization for review and comment. The full Board of Directors of The Arts Partnership reviews and formally approves the Form 990 prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy The Arts Partnership has a written conflict of interest policy that applies to all board members and officers. The policy requires individuals to disclose any potential conflicts of interest, which are then reviewed by the President and supporting organizations CEO's, who determine whether the conflict is actual or perceived. If a conflict exists, the affected individual will recuse themselves from deliberations and voting on the related transaction. The organization regularly monitors compliance with the policy through the President's office. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are made available upon request. Ordway Center for the Performing Arts 345 Washington Street Saint Paul MN 55102 411428998 Performing Arts Center MN 501(c)(3) 7 NA false The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra 370 Wabasha Street N Suite 1420 Saint Paul MN 55102 410829498 Chamber orchestra performances MN 501(c)(3) 7 NA false The Schubert Club 75 West 5th Street Saint Paul MN 55102 410945277 Recital music performances MN 501(c)(3) 7 NA false The Minnesota Opera 620 North First Street Minneapolis MN 55401 410946789 Performance of self produced operas MN 501(c)(3) 7 NA false false true true false false false false false false false false true false false true false true false Schedule R, Part II The organization has completed Schedule R to provide transparency regarding entities that it considers related because the organizations have significant influence over the filing entity, even though they do not meet the definition of "related organizations" under the instructions to Form 990 and Schedule R.