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Northwest Minnesota Arts Council

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts Council/Agency (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$588k (2023)

Expenses
$587k (2023)

Total Assets
$131k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$99.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$588,162
Expenses
$587,456
Net Income
$706
Net Assets
$31,320
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $586,508
99.7%
Program Services $860
0.1%
Investment Income $794
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $131,765
22.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,064
Total Liabilities $99,744
Net Assets $31,320
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $76,922 $0 $27,021
Chris Lane (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Jaimie Snowdon (Vice Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kuzel (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Karlace Taylor (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Stephenie Anderson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Therese Jacobson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kate Mulvey (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Laxen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sandy Seregin (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rena Bouchard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Wade Benson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mary Beth King (Director) $0 $0 $0
Deb Alexander (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$577,955
Expenses
$567,285
Net Income
$10,670
Net Assets
$30,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $577,241
99.9%
Program Services $660
0.1%
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $112,331
19.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $138,319
Total Liabilities $107,705
Net Assets $30,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $73,657 $0 $21,575
Paul Burnett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kuzel (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Therese Jacobson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katya Zepeda (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kate Mulvery (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Briana Ingraham (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mary Beth King (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaimie Snowdon (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Deb Alexander (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Rena Bouchard (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Karlace Taylor (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$521,998
Expenses
$530,078
Net Income
-$8,080
Net Assets
$19,942
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $520,602
99.7%
Program Services $1,345
0.3%
Investment Income $51
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $115,549
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $306,158
Total Liabilities $286,216
Net Assets $19,942
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $60,453 $0 $0
Paul Burnett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kuzel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elwyn Ruud (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Valdes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Therese Jacobson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katya Zepeda (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kate Mulvery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Janet Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Briana Ingraham (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Charles Erickson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaimie Snowdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Alexander (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$490,940
Expenses
$490,128
Net Income
$812
Net Assets
$28,022
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $489,820
99.8%
Program Services $814
0.2%
Investment Income $306
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $131,505
Total Liabilities $103,483
Net Assets $28,022
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Paul Burnett (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Emily Kuzel (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elwyn Ruud (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Scott Valdes (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Therese Jacobson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katya Zepeda (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Kate Mulvery (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Janet Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Briana Ingraham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Charles Erickson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jaimie Snowdon (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $0 $0 $64,084

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$515,448
Expenses
$513,758
Net Income
$1,690
Net Assets
$27,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $513,118
99.5%
Program Services $1,696
0.3%
Investment Income $634
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $67,136
Total Liabilities $39,926
Net Assets $27,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Erickson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Laxen (Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Elwyn Ruud (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Chris Lane (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
X (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Therese Jacobson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Katya Zepeda (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Kate Mulvery (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Janet Johnson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $0 $0 $58,956

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$513,007
Expenses
$510,530
Net Income
$2,477
Net Assets
$25,520
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $510,467
99.5%
Program Services $2,035
0.4%
Investment Income $505
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,279
Total Liabilities $26,759
Net Assets $25,520
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Erickson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Laxen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Faye Auchenpaugh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eryn Killough (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Connie Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elwyn Ruud (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Kitchell Rockstad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Olson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Briana Ingraham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jane Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirkeby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jane Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $0 $63,712 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$480,197
Expenses
$478,582
Net Income
$1,615
Net Assets
$23,043
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $479,004
99.8%
Program Services $919
0.2%
Investment Income $274
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $88,824
Total Liabilities $65,781
Net Assets $23,043
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Charles Erickson (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Laxen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Faye Auchenpaugh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Eryn Killough (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Connie Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elwyn Ruud (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Kitchell Rockstad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Stephanie Olson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Briana Ingraham (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jane Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirkeby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jane Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $0 $60,088 $14,293

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$477,934
Expenses
$473,514
Net Income
$4,420
Net Assets
$21,428
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $476,238
99.6%
Program Services $1,433
0.3%
Investment Income $205
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $58
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,486
Total Liabilities $27,058
Net Assets $21,428
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Reeves (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Laxen (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Faye Auchenpaugh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles Erickson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Connie Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elwyn Ruud (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deanna Swendseid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bakken Brees (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Kitchell Rockstad (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jane Anderson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eryn Killough (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Kirkeby (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Evonne Broten (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $0 $60,190 $22,105

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$499,868
Expenses
$497,886
Net Income
$1,982
Net Assets
$17,007
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $497,541
99.5%
Program Services $1,916
0.4%
Investment Income $201
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $210
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $103,406
Total Liabilities $86,399
Net Assets $17,007
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Reeves (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Aliza Olson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Faye Auchenpaugh (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charles Erickson (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Connie Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kay Rosengren (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Evonne Broten (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barbara Geer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deanna Swendseid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Bakken Brees (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eryn Killough (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Ann Laxen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Peterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $0 $59,063 $21,199

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$459,403
Expenses
$453,763
Net Income
$5,640
Net Assets
$15,026
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $455,927
99.2%
Program Services $3,265
0.7%
Investment Income $211
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $71,609
Total Liabilities $56,583
Net Assets $15,026
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dale Knotek (Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Aliza Olson (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Patricia Jacklitch (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bruce Reeves (Vice Chairperson) $0 $0 $0
Faye Auchenpaugh (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Ken Klymanen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Barb Greer (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Connie Nelson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deanna Swendseid (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kay Rosengren (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eryn Killough (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Angie Peterson (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mirjana Gayed (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mara Hanel (Executive Director) $0 $57,126 $17,142

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$444,820
Expenses
$437,300
Net Income
$7,520
Net Assets
$9,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $434,042
97.6%
Program Services $7,250
1.6%
Investment Income $339
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $3,189
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,892
Total Liabilities $90,505
Net Assets $9,387

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$418,866
Expenses
$416,999
Net Income
$1,867
Net Assets
$1,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $402,507
96.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $566
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $15,793
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $68,068
Total Liabilities $66,201
Net Assets $1,867

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2011

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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