THE GUTHRIE THEATER ENGAGES EXCEPTIONAL THEATER ARTISTS IN THE EXPLORATION OF BOTH CLASSIC AND CONTEMPORARY PLAYS, CONNECTING THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE TO ONE ANOTHER AND TO THE WORLD. THROUGH ITS EXTRAORDINARY ARTISTS, STAFF AND FACILITY, THE GUTHRIE IS COMMITTED TO THE PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA AND, FROM ITS PLACE ROOTED DEEPLY IN THE TWIN CITIES, INFLUENCES THE FIELD AS A LEADING 21ST-CENTURY ARTS ORGANIZATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$160.7M
+5.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$45K
+8.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$45K
+8.0% YoY
About Guthrie Theater Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Guthrie Theater Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $160.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $4.9M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $160,661,885 | $152,917,477 | $157,320,019 |
| Revenue | $36,051,705 | $37,377,343 | $38,832,182 |
| Expenses | $33,943,666 | $36,103,936 | $29,522,220 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,941,385 | $3,299,253 | $10,171,118 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Minnesota Citizens for the Arts Inc ($44,504).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MINNESOTA CITIZENS FOR THE ARTS INC ST PAUL, MN | LOBBYING | $44,504 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH HAJ | DIRECTOR | 40 | $781,368 |
| JOHN JUNEK | PAST CHAIR | 10 | — |
| JENNIFER REEDSTROM BISHOP | CHAIR | 15 | — |
| DAVID DINES | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| SUSAN W ALLEN | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MARTHA GOLDBERG ARONSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| Y MARC BELTON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ABDHISH BHAVSAR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL J BLUM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PETER BREW | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AMY FITERMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DARREL GERMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TODD HARTMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DIANE HOFSTEDE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TIMOTHY A HUEBSCH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID HURRELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HANS KABAT | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRISTINE KUCERA KALLA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAY KIEDROWSKI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JOHN KNAPP | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID M LILLY JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KRISTEN LUDGATE | DIRECTOR THRU 05/2024 | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL MCCORMICK | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| W THOMAS MCENERY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MUNIR MEGHJEE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JENNIFER MELIN MILLER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| RENEE MONTZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DAVID MOORE JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LYNN MYHRAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WENDY NELSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TODD NOTEBOOM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ANNE PAAPE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| IRENE QUARSHIE | DIRECTOR THRU 09/2023 | 5 | — |
| ANN RAINHART | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ROBERT A ROSENBAUM | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| REBECCA KOENIG ROLOFF | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JERRY RUDOWSKY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KENNETH F SPENCE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KWELI P THOMPSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MEREDITH BOONE TUTTEROW | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEVE C WEBSTER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAMIE WILSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TODD ZAUN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| TRISHA KIRK | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $197,867 |
| JOEL KRAUSE | DIRECTOR OF PRODUCTION | 40 | $146,583 |
| JENNIFER BAUMGARTNER | CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR | 40 | $133,482 |
| JANET BALEJ | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $130,319 |
| TRACY BRIGDEN | SENIOR ARTISTIC PRODUCER | 40 | $119,747 |
| WILLIAM SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR OF ITS | 40 | $111,574 |
| JAMES HASKINS | FORMER MANAGING DIR. THRU 08/2023 | 40 | $290,018 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guthrie Theater Foundation?
Guthrie Theater Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. It holds $160.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Guthrie Theater Foundation?
As of 2024, Guthrie Theater Foundation holds $160.7M in total assets with $36.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $45K in 2024.
Where does Guthrie Theater Foundation operate?
Guthrie Theater Foundation has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does Guthrie Theater Foundation award?
In 2024, Guthrie Theater Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $45K — an average of about $45K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Guthrie Theater Foundation's EIN?
Guthrie Theater Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0854160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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