Zeitgeist Center for Arts and
To use the power of connection and creative expression to shape our vibrant and shared future.
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,310,534
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,024,108
- -5.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $44,174
- +4192.9% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,513,650
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Zeitgeist Center for Arts and
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Zeitgeist Center for Arts and
Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival - Best Documentary Feature Award
Zeitgeist Center for Arts
Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival - Best Documentary Short Award
Zeitgeist Center for Arts
Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Zeitgeist Minnesota Film Festival - Best Narrative Feature Award
Zeitgeist Center for Arts
Amount
$500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Zeitgeist Center for Arts and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $53K (2021) to $67K (2020). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Superior Steelhead Association Duluth, MN | Program Support | $52,925 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16,310,534 | $2,024,108 | $2,513,650 | — | — | — | $44,174 |
| 2023 | $14,671,237 | $2,146,220 | $2,702,831 | — | — | — | $1,029 |
| 2022 | $15,304,872 | $2,042,838 | $2,654,404 | — | — | — | $-4,968 |
| 2021 | $16,526,029 | $2,402,669 | $1,929,036 | $52,925 | 1 | $926,930 | — |
| 2020 | $15,649,990 | $1,981,903 | $2,220,230 | $66,550 | 1 | — | — |
About Zeitgeist Center for Arts and
Based on IRS filings
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Duluth, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and is led by Laura Weintraub, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Weintraub
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aparna Katre
Director
Trustee → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kendra Carlson
Director
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Payne
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Cuneo
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$53K (2020) → $77K (2024)
Geiger Yount
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynn Black
Vice Chair
Trustee → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Francis Heid (2020–2023) — Vice Chair T
- Former: Jon Heyesen (2020–2023) — Director Thr
- Former: Becky Hartley (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Sarah Seidelmann (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Curtis Landherr (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $77K, to Anthony Cuneo (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Zeitgeist Center for Arts and
How large is Zeitgeist Center for Arts and?
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and reported $16.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Zeitgeist Center for Arts and?
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Duluth, MN. It holds $16.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Zeitgeist Center for Arts and operate?
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Zeitgeist Center for Arts and's EIN?
Zeitgeist Center for Arts and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-6424699. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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