Arts Midwest Incorporated

Minneapolis, MN · Founded 1973

Regional arts organization connecting and supporting creative communities across nine Midwestern states

Primary audience
Arts Organizations
Work area
Regional Support
Topic
Arts and Culture
Contact
Torrie Allen
Website Contact

About Organization

Arts Midwest advances creativity across Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Native nations in the region. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the organization employs 27 staff and engages 25 volunteers. With $7.3 million in annual revenue and $14.7 million in assets, it serves arts organizations and creative communities through collaborative programs and grant-making.

What They Focus On

Regional Arts Collaboration

Connects arts organizations and supporters across nine Midwestern states and Native nations

Rural and Indigenous Creativity

Emphasizes support for creative communities in rural areas and Indigenous nations throughout the region

Performing Arts Access

Brings professional theater and cultural programming to schools and underserved communities

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$7.3M

-18.7% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$6.5M

-31.3% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$14.7M

+11.7% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

27

+0% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $7,338,709 $6,473,618 $14,690,677 27
2022 $9,028,042 $9,421,779 $13,146,086 27
2021 $7,597,060 $8,599,951 $13,049,827 28
2020 $15,373,717 $9,496,593 $17,037,307 29
2019 $11,204,276 $7,578,984 $10,884,327 29
2018 $7,100,791 $6,807,906 $6,786,635 30

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Collaborate with Partners

    Works with private and public arts supporters across the nine-state Midwest region

  • 02

    Support Arts Organizations

    Provides grants, resources, and capacity-building assistance to regional creative communities

  • 03

    Inform Communities

    Shares research, news, and best practices through publications and the Creativity News Desk

  • 04

    Celebrate Creativity

    Amplifies Midwestern artists and cultural work through touring programs and public recognition

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Arts Midwest Incorporated

Shakespeare in Communities

Brings Shakespeare performances to schools and juvenile justice facilities across the Midwest region

Regional Arts Support

Provides resources, information, and funding to arts organizations throughout nine Midwestern states

Indigenous Arts Programs

Collaborative initiatives supporting creative communities within Native nations across the Midwest

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Arts Midwest Incorporated.

Torrie Allen

Torrie Allen

President & CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $225,441
Emily Anderson

Emily Anderson

Chief Administrative Officer
Anna Bagiackas

Anna Bagiackas

Board & Leadership Liaison
Chelsea Brown

Chelsea Brown

Operations Manager & Accessibility Co-coordinator
Frenz Cabagnot

Frenz Cabagnot

IT Manager
Holly Doll

Holly Doll

Program Manager
Joshua Feist

Joshua Feist

Grants Officer
Amy "frankie" Felegy

Amy "frankie" Felegy

Content Creator
Alana Horton

Alana Horton

Director of Content and Communications
Yumi Inomata

Yumi Inomata

Finance Manager
Carlianne Jorve

Carlianne Jorve

Grants Manager
John Kaiser

John Kaiser

Grants Manager & Accessibility Co-coordinator
KS

Katelyn Shehu

Chief Financial Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $139,655
AR

Anne Romens

Vice President
Full-time
Compensation: $123,430
BB

Brian Bonde

Director (Until 11/18/23)
2 hrs/week
CW

Christina Woods

Director (Beg 3/8/24)
2 hrs/week
FB

Flavia Bastos

Director (Until 11/18/23)
2 hrs/week
JW

Joe Williams

Director (Beg 3/8/24)
2 hrs/week
MP

Mary Pickard

Director (Until 11/18/23)
2 hrs/week
MW

Matthew Wallace

Director (Until 11/18/23)
2 hrs/week
MM

Miah Michaelson

Director (Beg 3/8/24)
2 hrs/week
OR

Omari Rush

Director (Until 11/18/23)
2 hrs/week
SC

Sandi Clark

Director (Until 11/18/23)
2 hrs/week
JR

Jan Rasmussen

Member At-Large
3 hrs/week
AM

Ailithir McGill

Director
CH

Cari Hatcher

Director
CH

Christine Her

Director
CH

Craig Howe

Director
DC

Dionne Custer Edwards

Director
GT

George Tzougros

Director
JD

Jasmin De Forrest

Director
ML

Megan Laudenschlager

Director
MK

Mia Khimm

Director
RA

Rishard Allen

Director

Milestones

1973

Organization Founded

1973

Arts Midwest established to serve creative communities across the Midwest region

2020

Peak Revenue Year

2020

Reached $15.4 million in revenue supporting arts through pandemic challenges

2023

Indigenous Focus Expansion

2023

Launched enhanced support for creativity in rural and Indigenous communities

2023

Shakespeare Programs Continued

2023

Maintained touring Shakespeare programs in schools and juvenile justice facilities

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Ailithir McGill
Ailithir McGill Director 2.00 hrs/week
Andre Perry
Andre Perry Vice Chair 3.00 hrs/week
BT
Brian Tiemann Chair 3.00 hrs/week
Cari Hatcher
Cari Hatcher Director 2.00 hrs/week
Christine Her
Christine Her Director 2.00 hrs/week
CH
Craig Howe Director 2.00 hrs/week
Dionne Custer Edwards
Dionne Custer Edwards Director 2.00 hrs/week
George Tzougros
George Tzougros Director 2.00 hrs/week
GV
Gregory Volan Treasurer/Secretary 3.00 hrs/week
JD
Jasmin De Forrest Director 2.00 hrs/week
MH
Matthew Harris Secretary (Until 11/18/23) 3.00 hrs/week
ML
Megan Laudenschlager Director 2.00 hrs/week
Mia Khimm
Mia Khimm Director 2.00 hrs/week
MV
Michael Vinson Vice Chair (Until 11/18/23) 3.00 hrs/week
Rishard Allen
Rishard Allen Director 2.00 hrs/week
Megan Langley
Megan Langley Founder & Executive Director, Strengthen ND
Miah Michaelsen
Miah Michaelsen Executive Director, Indiana Arts Commission
Amy Spadafore
Amy Spadafore Managing Director, Pit & Balcony Community Theatre
Emily Tau
Emily Tau Public Affairs Director, Milwaukee County
Zechariah Van Harris
Zechariah Van Harris President & Curator, South Dakota African American History Museum (SDAAHM)
Joe Williams
Joe Williams Freelance Artist
Christina Woods
Christina Woods

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$567K

Highest Paid

$268K

Torrie Allen

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Torrie Allen President & CEO $225,441 $42,619 $268,060 50
Anne Romens Vice President $123,430 $35,576 $159,006 45
Katelyn Shehu Chief Financial Officer $139,655 — $139,655 45

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$643K

Total Forgiven

$653K

102% forgiven

Jobs Retained

43

Loan Details 2 loans

$321,333
Forgiven
Forgiven: $327,143 100%
Approved Jan 22, 2021
Lender Bremer Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 22
Forgiven On Nov 21, 2022
$321,300
Forgiven
Forgiven: $325,464 100%
Approved Apr 12, 2020
Lender Bremer Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 21
Forgiven On Aug 4, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$455K Grants Received
$1.3M Grants Given
51 Organizations

Top Funders

1 total
TC
The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants
$455K

Top Grantees

50 total
AS
Actors' Shakespeare Project Inc Charlestown, MA
$70K
MS
Marin Shakespeare Company San Rafael, CA
$70K
BF
Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre Of Virginia Abingdon, VA
$50K
TS
Tennessee Shakespeare Company Cordova, TN
$50K
OA
Ohio Arts Professionals Network Columbus, OH
$50K
AN
A Noise Within Pasadena, CA
$25K
AA
African-American Shakespeare Company San Francisco, CA
$25K
AS
Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc Montgomery, AL
$25K
AC
American Conservatory Theater (ACT) San Francisco, CA
$25K
AP
American Players Theatre Of Wisconsin Inc Spring Green, WI
$25K
+40 more grantees
The Chicago Community Trust Actors' Shakespeare Project Inc Marin Shakespeare Company Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre Of Virginia Tennessee Shakespeare Company Ohio Arts Professionals Network A Noise Within African-American Shakespeare Company Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc American Conservatory Theater (ACT) American Players Theatre Of Wisconsin Inc Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Chicago Shakespeare Theater Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Classical Theatre of Harlem Great Lakes Theater Festival Inc Group I Acting Company Inc Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Inc Indianapolis Shakespeare Company Inc Lantern Theater Company Nashville Shakespeare Festival Orlando Shakespeare Theater Inc Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Quintessence Theatre Company Red House Arts Center Inc San Antonio Little Theatre Inc Seattle Shakespeare Festival Shakespeare Behind Bars Inc Shakespeare-San Francisco The Great Northern Winter Festival Theatre for a New Audience
The Chicago Community Trust Actors' Shakespeare Project Inc Marin Shakespeare Company Barter Foundation Incorporated State Theatre Of Virginia Tennessee Shakespeare Company Ohio Arts Professionals Network A Noise Within African-American Shakespeare Company Alabama Shakespeare Festival Inc American Conservatory Theater (ACT) American Players Theatre Of Wisconsin Inc Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble Chicago Shakespeare Theater Cincinnati Shakespeare Company Classical Theatre of Harlem Great Lakes Theater Festival Inc Group I Acting Company Inc Hudson Valley Shakespeare Festival Inc Indianapolis Shakespeare Company Inc Lantern Theater Company Nashville Shakespeare Festival Orlando Shakespeare Theater Inc Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival Quintessence Theatre Company Red House Arts Center Inc San Antonio Little Theatre Inc Seattle Shakespeare Festival Shakespeare Behind Bars Inc Shakespeare-San Francisco The Great Northern Winter Festival Theatre for a New Audience

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

Get in touch with Arts Midwest Incorporated

Phone

(612) 341-0755

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3033 Excelsior Blvd 380 Minneapolis, MN 554164695