COMMUSICATION
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $376K · expenses $596K · assets $359K
- EIN
- 46-4299159
- Address
- PO BOX 4014, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-0046
- Website
- www.commusicationmn.org
- NTEE code
- A25
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- February 2015 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
COMMUSICATION (CMC) PROVIDES FREE HIGH-QUALITY AND ACCESSIBLE AFTER SCHOOL MUSIC PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH IN GRADES K-12. PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEADERSHIP AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS ALONG WITH MUSICAL DEVELOPMENT. CMC PROVIDES SNACK, TRANSPORTATION, AND FREQUENT PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
2 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgina Chinchilla Gonzalez | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2020-2024 | $76,615 | $249,747 | 1 |
| Sara Zanussi (former) | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TERM JUNE 21) | 2015-2021 | $30,022 | $363,349 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
42 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jennifer Scholte | CHAIR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ari Koehnen Sweeney | VICE CHAIR | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Louis Berg-Arnold | TREASURER | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Justin Brown | SECRETARY | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott Hayman | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Julie Huck | DIRECTOR | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Ingalsbe | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dana Krueger | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tenelle Thomas | DIRECTOR | 2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kelly Turpin | DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cara Wilson | DIRECTOR | 2019-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mercedes Yarbrough | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Aquanetta Anderson (former) | SECRETARY | 2020-2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ellen Vandine (former) | DIRECTOR | 2023 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sydney Latimer (former) | DIRECTOR | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Pharoah Lewis (former) | DIRECTOR | 2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shoua Salas (former) | SECRETARY | 2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Connie Hall Bruun (former) | TREASURER | 2021 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Pharaoh Lewis (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2021 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jean Hartman (former) | TREASURER | 2018-2020 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Shoua Vang (former) | SECRETARY | 2019-2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mardi Dominguez (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ari Koehnen (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Bondo Nyembwe (former) | ACTING BOARD CHAIR | 2015-2019 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cecilia Blakey (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gary Christenson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matthew Cisewski (former) | DIRECTOR | 2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Abbe Pedersen (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2019 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Camille Kolles (former) | BOARD CHAIR | 2015-2018 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robin Thorson (former) | SECRETARY | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Nancy Dana (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2018 | 3 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kinutta Taylor (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brad Thorson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Lynch (former) | TREASURER | 2015-2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Hayman (former) | DIRECTOR | 2018 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diana Adamson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2017 | 4 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joyce Larson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2017 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tamara Valdez (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Chad Berg (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Muneer Karcher-Ramos (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kim Cromey (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Angie Broeker (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $77K · 17 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGINA CHINCHILLA GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $76,615 | $0 | $0 | $76,615 | 1 |
| JENNIFER SCHOLTE | CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARI KOEHNEN SWEENEY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LOUIS BERG-ARNOLD | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN BROWN | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HAYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE HUCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRIAN INGALSBE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANA KRUEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TENELLE THOMAS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY TURPIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARA WILSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MERCEDES YARBROUGH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $71K · 12 employees · 18 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGINA CHINCHILLA GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $71,472 | $0 | $0 | $71,472 | 1 |
| CARA WILSON | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARI KOEHNEN SWEENEY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LOUIS BERG-ARNOLD | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AQUANETTA ANDERSON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUSTIN BROWN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HAYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE HUCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY TURPIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JENNIFER SCHOLTE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELLEN VANDINE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MERCEDES YARBROUGH | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $64K · 5 employees · 23 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGINA CHINCHILLA GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $63,988 | $0 | $0 | $63,988 | 1 |
| CARA WILSON | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARI KOEHNEN SWEENEY | VICE CHAIR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LOUIS BERG-ARNOLD | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AQUANETTA ANDERSON | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HAYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SYDNEY LATIMER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY TURPIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHAROAH LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JULIE HUCK | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 12 people listed · 2 paid, $68K · 5 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGINA CHINCHILLA GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $37,672 | $0 | $0 | $37,672 | 1 |
| SARA ZANUSSI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (TERM JUNE 21) | 40 | $30,022 | $0 | $0 | $30,022 | 1 |
| CARA WILSON | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHOUA SALAS | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AQUANETTA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CONNIE HALL BRUUN | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HAYMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARI KOEHNEN SWEENEY | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHARAOH LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LOUIS BERG-ARNOLD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SYDNEY LATIMER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KELLY TURPIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $62K · 7 employees · 23 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ZANUSSI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JULY 2020 - JUNE 2021) | 40 | $60,000 | $0 | $2,376 | $62,376 | 1 |
| CARA WILSON | CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHOUA VANG | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| AQUANETTA ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARDI DOMINGUEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HAYMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ARI KOEHNEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PHARAOH LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEAN HARTMAN | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GEORGINA CHINCHILLA GONZALEZ | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (JUNE 2021) | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 10 people listed · 1 paid, $61K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ZANUSSI | EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING DIRE | 50 | $58,500 | - | $2,376 | $60,876 | 1 |
| BONDO NYEMBWE | ACTING BOARD CHAIR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEAN HARTMAN | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CARA WILSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CECILIA BLAKEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SCOTT HAYMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARY CHRISTENSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATTHEW CISEWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SHOUA VANG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ABBE PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $60K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ZANUSSI | EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING DIRE | 50 | $57,750 | - | $2,376 | $60,126 | 1 |
| CAMILLE KOLLES | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBIN THORSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ABBE PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CECILIA BLAKEY | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BONDO NYEMBWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY DANA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KINUTTA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEAN HARTMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD THORSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN LYNCH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN HAYMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $59K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ZANUSSI | EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING DIRE | 50 | $57,000 | - | $2,237 | $59,237 | 1 |
| CAMILLE KOLLES | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBIN THORSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ABBE PEDERSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANA ADAMSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BONDO NYEMBWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY DANA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KINUTTA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE LARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD THORSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN LYNCH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $52K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ZANUSSI | EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING DIRE | 50 | $50,000 | - | $2,395 | $52,395 | 1 |
| CAMILLE KOLLES | BOARD CHAIR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBIN THORSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TAMARA VALDEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANA ADAMSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BONDO NYEMBWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY DANA | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KINUTTA TAYLOR | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE LARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD THORSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN LYNCH | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHAD BERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 12 people listed · 1 paid, $38K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SARA ZANUSSI | EXECUTIVE PROGRAMMING DIRE | 50 | $36,232 | - | $2,085 | $38,317 | 1 |
| CAMILLE KOLLES | BOARD PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBIN THORSON | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MUNEER KARCHER-RAMOS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DIANA ADAMSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BONDO NYEMBWE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KIM CROMEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| NANCY DANA | TREASURER | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANGIE BROEKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOYCE LARSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRAD THORSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEVIN LYNCH | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $375,516 | $596,235 | $358,642 | $356,074 | $299,402 | $60,242 | $76,615 | 17 | 25 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $652,419 | $472,934 | $578,002 | $576,793 | $640,593 | $7,055 | $71,472 | 12 | 18 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $432,837 | $350,508 | $397,733 | $397,308 | $430,631 | $2,060 | $63,988 | 5 | 23 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $365,308 | $203,278 | $350,980 | $314,980 | $352,263 | $11,220 | $67,694 | 5 | 25 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $282,428 | $167,070 | $192,266 | $152,950 | $265,784 | $15,584 | $62,376 | 7 | 23 |
| 2019 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $178,785 | $166,474 | $65,992 | $37,592 | $165,042 | $13,743 | - | - | - |
| 2018 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $151,440 | $150,066 | $28,357 | $25,281 | $143,987 | $7,438 | - | - | - |
| 2017 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $122,280 | $145,974 | $23,907 | $23,907 | $113,949 | $8,231 | - | - | - |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $148,277 | $147,578 | $47,601 | $47,601 | $141,208 | $5,117 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $136,223 | $112,497 | $46,902 | $46,902 | $131,270 | $1,947 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
26 grantors reported grants to this organization, $1,085,896 in all, tax years 2014 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 26). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015-2016, 2018-2025 | 10 | $336,060 | 2025 | $46,000 | show |
| THE MORTENSON FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2021-2024 | 4 | $115,000 | 2024 | $40,000 | show |
| F R BIGELOW FOUNDATION TRUST 555 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $95,000 | 2023 | $30,000 | show |
| YOUTHPRISE | Public charity | Exact | 2016, 2021, 2024-2025 | 4 | $65,000 | 2025 | $29,167 | show |
| PROPEL NONPROFITS | Public charity | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $49,000 | 2022 | $49,000 | show |
| SHELTERING ARMS FOUNDATION | Public charity | Exact | 2014-2016, 2018 | 5 | $46,000 | 2018 | $10,000 | show |
| EL SISTEMA USA | Public charity | Exact | 2017-2019 | 3 | $45,000 | 2019 | $10,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022, 2024 | 2 | $42,350 | 2024 | $5,450 | show |
| ANNA M HEILMAIER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2017, 2019, 2021-2024 | 6 | $40,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC ASSOCIATION | Public charity | Exact | 2020, 2023 | 2 | $37,500 | 2023 | $7,500 | show |
| ELJAY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2015-2025 | 11 | $33,353 | 2025 | $1,500 | show |
| MARDAG FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2021-2022 | 2 | $30,000 | 2022 | $15,000 | show |
| THE MCNEELY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2020-2021 | 2 | $28,000 | 2021 | $15,000 | show |
| CHORUS AMERICA ASSOCIATION | Public charity | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 | $25,000 | show |
| MIGHTYCAUSE CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020, 2023-2024 | 3 | $21,374 | 2024 | $6,233 | show |
| TWIN CITIES OPERA GUILD INC | Public charity | Exact | 2023, 2025 | 2 | $15,000 | 2025 | $8,000 | show |
| HARDENBERGH FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2025 | 1 | $10,000 | 2025 | $10,000 | show |
| XCEL ENERGY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2022, 2024 | 2 | $10,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| HRK FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2021-2024 | 4 | $10,000 | 2024 | $2,500 | show |
| D ADDARIO FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2019-2020, 2022 | 3 | $6,643 | 2022 | $2,500 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2020 | 1 | $5,850 | 2020 | $5,850 | show |
| NICHOLSON FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Commusication”, “COMMUSICATION” | 2015-2021 | 7 | $5,500 | 2021 | $500 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $5,229 | 2022 | $5,229 | show |
| PATRICK & AIMEE BUTLER FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “COMMUSICATION” | 2024 | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| GLEN HELGESON FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “ComMUSICation”, “COMMUSICATION” | 2023-2025 | 3 | $4,000 | 2025 | $2,000 | show |
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| PARENTS AND COMMUNITY FOR KIDS | MN | A25 | $571,576 | $570,098 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ANNANDALE ART AND TEXTILE CENTER | MN | A25 | $301,647 | $291,295 | CHAIR & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| DULUTH ART INSTITUTE ASSOCIATION | MN | A25 | $625,653 | $704,108 | EXECUTIVE DI | $87,675 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| RUM RIVER ART CENTER INC | MN | A25 | $598,914 | $557,457 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $55,000 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| STORYARK | MN | A25 | $388,071 | $355,588 | EXECUTIVE DI | $71,046 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ARTS NEST | MN | A25 | $208,674 | $213,845 | EXECUTIVE DI | $33,815 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CARDBOARD CARES | MN | A25 | $295,323 | $293,615 | PRESIDENT | $82,500 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MINNESOTA MAKERS & ARTISTS GUILD | MN | A25 | $257,426 | $128,127 | Executive Director | $14,758 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FARIBAULT ART CENTER INC | MN | A25 | $467,473 | $489,036 | EXECUTIVE DI | $61,040 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TRUARTSPEAKS | MN | A25 | $200,248 | $233,034 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $100,972 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MINNESOTA SHAKESPEARE THEATER | MN | A25 | $224,439 | $212,673 | Artistic Director | $37,653 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NATIONAL UPPER CERVICAL CHIROPRACTIC ASSOCIATION | MN | A25 | $515,207 | $431,139 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PERHAM CENTER FOR THE ARTS | MN | A25 | $204,224 | $86,046 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FREEDOM ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER | MO | A25 | $193,403 | $191,522 | Executive Director | $26,188 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| DEVELOPING ARTIST COLLABORATION | DE | A25 | $390,753 | $368,288 | FOUNDER | $56,094 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| SALT LAKE ACADEMY OF MUSIC | UT | A25 | $369,085 | $365,511 | Executive Dir. | $61,000 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| COMMUNITY REJUVENATION PROJECT INC | IL | A25 | $246,816 | $265,444 | PRESIDENT & CEO | $70,460 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x |
| UTAH MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION | UT | A25 | $642,219 | $689,247 | Treasurer & Competition Coordinator | $11,544 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x |
| ARTS EDUCATION CONNECTION SAN DIEGO | CA | A25 | $614,372 | $792,864 | Executive Director | $90,420 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x |
| SOUTHWEST MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | CA | A25 | $417,580 | $274,732 | President | $6,400 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x |
| CACTUS PLUS CORPORATION | WI | A25 | $262,919 | $223,828 | Member at Large | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x |
| BANDWITH SUPPORT CORPORATION NFP | IL | A25 | $305,001 | $683,354 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x |
| OASIS COMPANIES INTERNATIONAL | CA | A25 | $656,031 | $536,168 | CEO | $102,320 | Same NTEE code A25, revenue within 2x |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $596,235 spent · pay $266,008 · grants $0 · events $13,543
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $147,827 | $103,479 | $29,565 | $14,783 | 24.8% | |
| Other (as described) | TRANSPORTATION | $125,910 | $125,910 | $0 | $0 | 21.1% |
| Fees: other services | $124,159 | $113,120 | $11,039 | $0 | 20.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $76,615 | $53,630 | $15,323 | $7,662 | 12.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $26,079 | $18,255 | $5,216 | $2,608 | 4.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $16,193 | $0 | $16,193 | $0 | 2.7% | |
| Occupancy | $15,666 | $13,809 | $1,239 | $618 | 2.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $15,487 | $10,841 | $3,097 | $1,549 | 2.6% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $15,000 | - | - | $15,000 | 2.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $13,543 | $8,754 | $4,789 | $0 | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | EVALUATION SERVICES | $5,075 | $5,075 | $0 | $0 | 0.9% |
| Office expenses | $4,129 | $2,622 | $1,507 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $2,800 | $0 | $2,800 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Information technology | $2,744 | $2,744 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,924 | $0 | $1,924 | $0 | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,368 | $0 | $0 | $1,368 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIPS | $630 | $0 | $630 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | FEES AND DUES | $468 | $0 | $468 | $0 | 0.1% |
| All other expenses | $459 | $0 | $459 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $159 | $0 | $159 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $596,235 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $472,934 spent · pay $221,455 · grants $0 · events $13,159
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $117,771 | $82,440 | $23,554 | $11,777 | 24.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $111,170 | $95,326 | $15,844 | $0 | 23.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSE | $88,916 | $88,645 | $271 | $0 | 18.8% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $71,472 | $50,030 | $14,295 | $7,147 | 15.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $21,168 | $14,817 | $4,234 | $2,117 | 4.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $14,508 | $0 | $14,508 | $0 | 3.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $13,159 | $10,333 | $2,826 | $0 | 2.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $11,044 | $7,731 | $2,209 | $1,104 | 2.3% | |
| Occupancy | $9,900 | $6,930 | $1,485 | $1,485 | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $3,518 | $3,356 | $162 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $2,441 | $0 | $2,441 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,304 | $0 | $2,304 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,014 | $0 | $0 | $2,014 | 0.4% | |
| Information technology | $1,819 | $1,819 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT | $637 | $637 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIPS | $620 | $0 | $620 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Other (as described) | FEES AND DUES | $360 | $0 | $360 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Travel | $113 | $113 | $0 | $0 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $472,934 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $350,508 spent · pay $222,796 · grants $0 · events $8,506
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $94,590 | $66,213 | $18,918 | $9,459 | 27.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $63,988 | $44,792 | $12,798 | $6,398 | 18.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $59,171 | $41,420 | $11,834 | $5,917 | 16.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $56,001 | $27,911 | $28,090 | $0 | 16.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Program Expenses | $35,097 | $35,097 | $0 | $0 | 10.0% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $8,506 | $8,084 | $422 | $0 | 2.4% | |
| Occupancy | $7,250 | $5,075 | $1,088 | $1,087 | 2.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,287 | $0 | $5,287 | $0 | 1.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $5,047 | $3,533 | $1,009 | $505 | 1.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,494 | $0 | $0 | $3,494 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | Facilities and Equipment | $2,467 | $2,467 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% |
| Office expenses | $2,449 | $1,937 | $512 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $2,315 | $0 | $2,315 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,960 | $0 | $1,960 | $0 | 0.6% | |
| Information technology | $1,713 | $1,713 | $0 | $0 | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Memberships | $595 | $0 | $595 | $0 | 0.2% |
| Other (as described) | Fees and Dues | $318 | $0 | $318 | $0 | 0.1% |
| Travel | $260 | $260 | $0 | $0 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $350,508 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $203,278 spent · pay $153,974 · grants $0 · events $247
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $67,694 | $33,847 | $16,924 | $16,923 | 33.3% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $65,609 | $55,767 | $6,561 | $3,281 | 32.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $19,656 | $13,760 | $2,948 | $2,948 | 9.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $14,908 | $3,485 | $11,423 | - | 7.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $13,039 | $13,039 | - | - | 6.4% |
| Occupancy | $9,000 | $6,000 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 4.4% | |
| Office expenses | $4,062 | - | $3,156 | $906 | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,621 | - | $3,621 | - | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $1,586 | - | $1,586 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other employee benefits | $1,015 | $711 | $152 | $152 | 0.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $926 | - | $926 | - | 0.5% | |
| Travel | $850 | $850 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $538 | - | $538 | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIPS | $527 | - | $527 | - | 0.3% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $247 | $247 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $245 | $0 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $203,278 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $167,070 spent · pay $150,992 · grants $0 · events $535
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $72,978 | $61,511 | $7,556 | $3,911 | 43.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $62,376 | $31,188 | $15,594 | $15,594 | 37.3% | |
| Payroll taxes | $11,034 | $7,769 | $1,785 | $1,480 | 6.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $5,662 | $5,162 | $500 | - | 3.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $4,604 | $3,604 | $500 | $500 | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $2,841 | $2,841 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,393 | - | $2,393 | - | 1.4% | |
| Office expenses | $2,179 | - | $1,228 | $951 | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $1,293 | - | $1,293 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | MISCELLANEOUS | $775 | - | $775 | - | 0.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $535 | $535 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | MEMBERSHIPS | $400 | - | $400 | - | 0.2% |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $1,060 | $0 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $167,070 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990EZ · $166,474 spent · pay $146,857 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $146,857 | 88.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $11,943 | 7.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $7,674 | 4.6% | |
| Total | $166,474 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990EZ · $150,066 spent · pay $130,413 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $130,413 | 86.9% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $10,621 | 7.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $9,032 | 6.0% | |
| Total | $150,066 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990EZ · $145,974 spent · pay $121,366 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $121,366 | 83.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $22,345 | 15.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $2,263 | 1.6% | |
| Total | $145,974 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $147,578 spent · pay $120,419 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $120,419 | 81.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $21,537 | 14.6% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $5,622 | 3.8% | |
| Total | $147,578 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $112,497 spent · pay $38,317 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $62,850 | 55.9% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $38,317 | 34.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $11,330 | 10.1% | |
| Total | $112,497 | 100% |
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