Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc
The Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc is a consortium of Minnesota’s eleven regional arts councils, based in Warren, Minnesota. It supports collaboration and continuous improvement among the councils through shared projects, professional development, technical assistance, and statewide arts initiatives; its activities also provide information and services for Minnesota artists and organizations.
Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $9,646
- -86.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $30,007
- -53.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $90,247
- +32.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 109 S Minnesota St, Warren, MN 56762
Phone: (218) 745-8886
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 11 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Forum’s membership comprises the eleven regional arts councils serving all Minnesota counties. The Minnesota State Arts Board describes the state’s regional arts council system as distributing state and other funding for local arts projects, arts-in-education residencies, organizational operating support, and other local arts activities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 11 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Regional Arts Council Saint Paul, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $80,299 |
| Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Rochester, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $18,231 |
| Central Minnesota Arts Board Foley, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $15,759 |
| The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Duluth, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $14,873 |
| Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Marshall, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $13,106 |
| Lake Region Arts Council Fergus Falls, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $11,484 |
| Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council Waseca, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $11,333 |
| The Five Wings Arts Council Staples, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $9,667 |
| East Central Regional Arts Council Hinckley, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $9,477 |
| Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Warren, MN | Support for local arts organizations to develop virtual engagement techniques during the COVID-19 Pandemic. | $7,999 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,646 | $30,007 | $90,247 | — | — |
| 2024 | $69,886 | $65,001 | $68,178 | — | — |
| 2023 | $74,768 | $65,001 | $48,075 | — | — |
| 2022 | $57,340 | $65,000 | $69,764 | — | — |
| 2021 | $17,718 | $315,000 | $297,282 | $200,000 | 11 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Forum’s stated mission is to help the eleven regional arts councils improve through best practices in programming, management, and leadership development, while providing information for Minnesota artists and organizations. It provides a setting for the councils to collaborate on statewide projects, address common issues, network, and pursue professional development related to grantmaking, leadership, and management.
Its described activities include technical assistance through information exchange, networking, planning, information and referral, training, and statewide projects. The Forum also supports professional development and leadership opportunities. In 2024, it reported a learning initiative for all eleven councils focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion in arts funding, with related anti-bias and cultural-diversity training.
The 2021 recipients listed include regional arts councils. Their own descriptions say, for example, that the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council provides regional arts-development leadership, outreach, advocacy, mentorship, grants, and services; the Central Minnesota Arts Board supports arts, access, education, and cultural arts through grants and services; and the Arrowhead Regional Arts Council provides arts services and grants to encourage local arts development.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports no grants. The available recipient information identifies 2021 awards to regional arts councils, including:
The Forum’s stated program description says it provides grants for professional development and leadership opportunities. No application process, application materials, restrictions, or deadline are specified in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Mara Hanel, President; Rebecca Graves, Vice President; Anna Pollock, Treasurer; and directors Mary Minnick-Daniels, Anastasia Shartin, Miranda Lape, Leslie Hanlon, Nicole DeBoer, Patrick Calder-Carriere, and Kathy Mouacheupao.
Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc is led by Mara Hanel, President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mara Hanel
President
Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Mouacheupao
Director
Vice President → President, 2022
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Minnick-Daniels
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole DeBoer
Director
Director → Vice President, 2022
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Shartin
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Hanlon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miranda Lape
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Calder-Carriere
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Wollenzien
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Pollock
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Graves
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Laura Seter (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Leslie Lecuyer (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Mark Turner (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Maxine Adams (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Robin Pearson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Brenda Byron (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Drew Digby (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc
How large is Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc?
Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc reported $10K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $30K.
What does Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc fund?
The Forum’s stated mission is to help the eleven regional arts councils improve through best practices in programming, management, and leadership development, while providing information for Minnesota artists and organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc?
Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc make grants?
The Forum’s membership comprises the eleven regional arts councils serving all Minnesota counties. The Minnesota State Arts Board describes the state’s regional arts council system as distributing state and other funding for local arts projects, arts-in-education residencies, organizational operating support, and other local arts activities.
What is Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc's EIN?
Forum of Regional Arts Councils of Minnesota Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1785322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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