THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP WAS INCORPORATED ON APRIL 10, 2007, AND ORGANIZED TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND, IN PARTICULAR, AS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 509(A)(3) FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS (SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS), NAMELY, ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (THE ORDWAY); THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY; THE MINNESOTA OPERA; AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB (COLLECTIVELY, THE ARTS PARTNERS), EACH OF WHICH IS A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF FOUR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURES EQUITABLE SHARING AND EFFECTIVE CARE OF THE ORDWAY CENTER FACILITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.7M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.2M
+15.2% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.5M
+15.2% YoY
About The Arts Partnership
Based on IRS filings
The Arts Partnership is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $6.2M. Net investment income was $1.3M.
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 | $40,729,916 | $35,914,415 | $32,719,008 |
| Revenue | $9,349,317 | $6,980,977 | $6,025,235 |
| Expenses | $6,542,778 | $5,575,710 | $7,493,475 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,304,067 | $707,549 | $1,292,137 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Arts Partnership
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ordway Center for the Performing Arts ($3,628,150), The Minnesota Opera ($1,430,836), The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra ($836,017).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Saint Paul, MN | To provide general operating support, stabilization resources and funds for capital improvements and maintenance for the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts Facility. | $3,628,150 |
| The Minnesota Opera Minneapolis, MN | Provide general operating fund resources and stabilization funds. | $1,430,836 |
| The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Saint Paul, MN | Provide general operating fund resources and stabilization funds. | $836,017 |
| The Schubert Club Saint Paul, MN | Provide general operating fund resources and stabilization funds. | $285,541 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry Kempton | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Christopher Harrington | President | 4 | — |
| Ryan Taylor | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Deborah Palmer-Rich | Director | 1 | — |
| Jon Limbacher | Director | 4 | — |
| Kimberly Randolph | Director | 1 | — |
| Laura McCarten | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark Gordon | Director | 0.1 | — |
| Patrick Garay-Heelan | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Arts Partnership?
The Arts Partnership is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. It holds $40.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Arts Partnership?
As of 2024, The Arts Partnership holds $40.7M in total assets with $9.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $6.2M in 2024.
Where does The Arts Partnership operate?
The Arts Partnership has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does The Arts Partnership award?
In 2024, The Arts Partnership awarded 4 grants totaling $6.2M — an average of about $1.5M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Arts Partnership's EIN?
The Arts Partnership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2507419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Explore Open Grants
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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