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Arts Midwest

To build unprecedented opportunity across the Midwest by advancing creativity.

Arts Midwest Incorporated

Arts & Culture Minneapolis, MN EIN 411000424 · IRS Reg 41-1000424 · IRS Sign up to see website
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93
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Arts Midwest

We support, inform, and celebrate Midwestern creativity—building community and opportunity across our region and beyond.

Founded
Headquarters
Minneapolis, MN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A120
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1973

Mission

To build unprecedented opportunity across the Midwest by advancing creativity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A120
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 82%
Peer average: 85%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.17%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.82
Program expenses$0.82 ($7.8 million)
82% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Arts Midwest is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Minneapolis, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1973 and has been operating for 53 years. Its EIN is 411000424. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. 113 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Arts Midwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 82% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 93/100.

Arts Midwest is located in Minneapolis, MN, United States. The organization was established in 1973 and has been active for 53 years.

Based on official tax filings, Arts Midwest has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Arts Midwest is classified as a Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $7M in annual revenue. The organization has 113 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Arts Midwest. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Arts Midwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 82% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 85%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

We support, inform, and celebrate Midwestern creativity—building community and opportunity across our region and beyond. Arts Midwest is classified as a arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1973.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: Arts Midwest's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 82% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 85%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Arts Midwest are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Arts Midwest is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 411000424, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
82% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

TO
Torrie Allen
President and CEO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AI
Ailithir M•••••
Director
AN
Andre P••••
Vice Chair
AN
Anne R•••••
Vice President
BR
Brian B••••
Director
BR
Brian T••••••
Chair
CA
Cari H••••••
Director
CH
Christina W••••
Director
CH
Christine H••
Director
CR
Craig H•••
Director
DI
Dionne C••••• E••••••
Director
FL
Flavia B•••••
Director
GE
George T•••••••
Director
GR
Gregory V••••
Treasurer/Secretary
JA
Jane R••••••••
Member At-Large
JA
Jan R••••••••
Member At-Large
JA
Jan W•••
Director
JA
Jasmin D• F••••••
Director
JO
Joe W•••••••
Director
KA
Katelyn S••••
Chief Financial Officer
KE
Kendra W••••••• I•••••
Director
KY
Kymm M•••••••
Treasurer (Until 11/2022)
MA
Mary P••••••
Director
MA
Matthew H•••••
Secretary (Until 11/18/23)
MA
Matthew W••••••
Director
ME
Megan L•••••••••••••
Director
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$7.1M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$9.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$7.6M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$15.4M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other arts & culture in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Arts Midwest This page 93 $7.1 million 82%
Putnam Foundation 93 $2.7 million 88%
Arizona Academy of the Performing Arts Inc 93 $1.4 million 84%
Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Inc 93 $9.0 million 88%
The Tallahassee Ballet Inc 93 $1.2 million 80%
St Paul Conservatory of Music 93 $1.7 million 82%
Connecticut Public Affairs Network Inc 93 $3.5 million 83%
Classical Music Institute Cmi 93 $2.5 million 93%
Battery Dance Corporation 93 $1.3 million 82%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 113 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Arts Midwest

What is Arts Midwest?
Arts Midwest is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Minneapolis, United States. We support, inform, and celebrate Midwestern creativity—building community and opportunity across our region and beyond.
When was Arts Midwest founded?
Arts Midwest was founded in 1973.
Who leads Arts Midwest?
Torrie Allen serves as President and CEO.
Where is Arts Midwest located?
Headquartered in Minneapolis, United States.
What is Arts Midwest's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 82% of expenses go to program services.
Is Arts Midwest trustworthy?
Arts Midwest has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Arts Midwest's registration number?
IRS EIN: 411000424. Registration: 41-1000424 (United States).
What is Arts Midwest's website?
http://www.artsmidwest.org