Central Minnesota Arts Board
The Central Minnesota Arts Board (CMAB) is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in Foley, Minnesota. Established in 1979, the organization promotes and enhances the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in central Minnesota through grants, services, and support to arts organizations, schools, cities, and individual artists.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$582K
+5.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$698K
+12.8% YoY
Grant Count
46
+7.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+5.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization's mission is to promote and enhance the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright by providing grants and services to arts and community organizations, cities, schools, and individuals.
Primary focus areas include:
- Arts and arts access
- Arts education and cultural arts
- Local arts program funding
- Nonprofit arts organization support
- Individual artist awards and training
- Youth scholarships for arts education
- Public art initiatives
- Arts information and online resources through aroundthecloud, an online art information website
Grantmaking
CMAB administers multiple grant programs with varying award amounts and purposes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CMAB provides funding to organizations and individuals in four Minnesota counties:
- Benton County
- Sherburne County
- Stearns County
- Wright County
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $581,921
- Total Revenues: $1,336,477
- Total Expenses: $1,299,873
- Staff: 6 employees
Funding Sources: Grant funding is provided through appropriations from the Minnesota State Legislature, including money from the state's general fund and the Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund created by Minnesota voters.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $581,921 | $549,411 | $714,262 |
| Revenue | $1,336,477 | $1,128,681 | $1,088,614 |
| Expenses | $1,299,873 | $1,173,664 | $1,207,854 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $17,833 | $8,605 | $3,343 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
197 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
8 open opportunities from Central Minnesota Arts Board
Arts Organization Development Grant
CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARTS BOARD
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Central Minnesota Arts Board- Arts Access Grant
CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARTS BOARD
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
CMAB Artist in Residence Grant
CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARTS BOARD
Amount
Up to US $3,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chamber Music Society of St Cloud ($36,000), City of Monticello (fiscal Agent for Montiarts) ($30,050), Avon Hills Folk School ($28,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 510 ART LAB SAUK CENTRE, MN | COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT AND ARTIST IN RESIDENCY GRANT | $13,500 |
| 728 CADETS MARCHING ARTS ELK RIVER, MN | COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT | $10,000 |
| ANNANDALE ART AND TEXTILE CENTER ANNANDALE, MN | COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT | $10,000 |
| AVON HILLS FOLK SCHOOL AVON, MN | PROJECT GRANT, COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $28,000 |
| BIG LAKE SCHOOLS COMMUNITY EDUCATION BIG LAKE, MN | PROJECT GRANT | $8,000 |
| BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA ST CLOUD, MN | PROJECT GRANTS | $16,000 |
| BUFFALO COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA BUFFALO, MN | PROJECT GRANTS & COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT | $22,614 |
| BUFFALO COMMUNITY THEATER BUFFALO, MN | PROJECT GRANT, COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $21,304 |
| CENTRAL MINNESOTA YOUTH ORCHESTRA ST CLOUD, MN | PROJECT GRANTS & COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT | $22,492 |
| CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF ST CLOUD ST CLOUD, MN | PROJECT GRANTS, COMMUNITY ARTS SUPPORT GRANT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT | $36,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DENISE TODD | BOARD MEMBER JULY-SEPTEMBER | 2.5 | — |
| SPENCER MADSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2.5 | — |
| BOPHA THOMAS | BOARD MEMBER (JULY-MAY) | 2.5 | — |
| SANDI KROLL | BOARD MEMBER (JULY-APRIL) | 2.5 | — |
| LOUIS WITT | BOARD MEMBER | 2.5 | — |
| TOM BERGER | BOARD MEMBER (DECEMBER-JULY) | 2.5 | — |
| ERIC ELLWOODS | BOARD MEMBER (MARCH-JULY) | 2.5 | — |
| DEB VANDER EYK | BOARD MEMBER (MARCH-JULY) | 2.5 | — |
| HANS LAMMEMAN | BOARD MEMBER (MAY-JUNE) | 2.5 | — |
| LESLIE LECUYER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $95,746 |
| GRETCHEN BOULKA | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| BUDDY KING | CHAIR | 3 | — |
| JOYCE LYONS | SECRETARY JULY-MARCH | 3 | — |
| SEAN DONAHUE | TREASURER | 3 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**2024 Student Arts Scholarships:**
In April 2024, CMAB awarded $30,000 in Student Arts Scholarships to fifteen students pursuing undergraduate degrees in the arts. The program supports individuals entering or enrolled in accredited institutions, with applicants eligible to receive up to four scholarships in a lifetime.
At the May 11, 2023 meeting, CMAB awarded $214,772 to support thirty regional arts projects. Notable recipients included:
Regional Art Project Grants Awarded - Central MN Arts Board510 Art Lab: $5,400 for Fabric Art programming
Anna Marie's Alliance: $7,750 for Hope for Survivors mural project
Avon Hills Folk School: $6,389 for Adult Artist and Maker Camp
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central MN: $8,000 for Youth Arts Initiative
**Organizational Rating:**
CMAB holds a Three-Star rating with an 82% score based on accountability and finance metrics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Central Minnesota Arts Board fund?
The organization's mission is to promote and enhance the creation, performance, and appreciation of the arts in the Minnesota counties of Benton, Sherburne, Stearns, and Wright by providing grants and services to arts and community organizations, cities, schools, and individuals. Primary focus areas include: • Arts and arts access • Arts education and cultural arts • Local arts program funding • Nonprofit arts organization support • Individual artist awards and training • Youth scholarships for…
How do I apply for a grant from Central Minnesota Arts Board?
CMAB administers multiple grant programs with varying award amounts and purposes: **Grant Programs:** • Arts Organization Development Grant (up to $10,000) • Arts Access Grant • Artist in Residence Grant • Community Arts Support Grant Program • McKnight Individual Artist Award • Public Art Grant Program • Student Arts Scholarship • Projects, Events and Festivals Grant Program • Regional Project Grants (up to $8,000) **Typical Award Range:** $5,450–$37,348 **Application Process:** Applications a…
Where does Central Minnesota Arts Board make grants?
CMAB provides funding to organizations and individuals in four Minnesota counties: • Benton County • Sherburne County • Stearns County • Wright County
What size grants does Central Minnesota Arts Board award?
In 2024, Central Minnesota Arts Board awarded 46 grants totaling $698K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Central Minnesota Arts Board's EIN?
Central Minnesota Arts Board's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1349992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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