UPSTREAM ARTS INC

EIN: 204451219 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$949,057
Total Expenses
$962,267
Total Assets
$586,157
Net Assets
$539,441
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JULIE GUIDRY
Phone
6123314584
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

UPSTREAM ARTS INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $949K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

UPSTREAM ARTS USES THE POWER OF THE CREATIVE ARTS TO ACTIVATE AND AMPLIFY THE VOICE AND CHOICE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $351,769 Revenue: $160,660

SCHOOL PROGRAMS - IN 23-24, WE CARRIED OUT 49, SEMESTER OR YEAR-LONG SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS, REACHING 557 STUDENTS AGES BIRTH TO 21 WITH A RANGE OF DISABILITIES IN...

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SCHOOL PROGRAMS - IN 23-24, WE CARRIED OUT 49, SEMESTER OR YEAR-LONG SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION/ INCLUSIVE CLASSROOMS, REACHING 557 STUDENTS AGES BIRTH TO 21 WITH A RANGE OF DISABILITIES IN MINNESOTA. IN OUR SCHOOL PROGRAMS, TEAMS OF LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS LEAD MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS ACTIVITIES IN THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC, POETRY AND VISUAL ARTS DESIGNED TO BUILD SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. WE WORK IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AROUND THE METRO AREA, WITH OUR BIGGEST PRESENCE IN MINNEAPOLIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS WHERE WE RAN 34 RESIDENCIES IN THE 23-24 SCHOOL YEAR.

Program 2
Expenses: $149,033 Revenue: $97,208

ADULT - IN 23-24, WE CARRIED OUT 16 ADULT PROGRAMS REACHING 205 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN THESE PROGRAMS, TEAMS OF LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS LEAD MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS ACTIVITIES IN THEATRE...

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ADULT - IN 23-24, WE CARRIED OUT 16 ADULT PROGRAMS REACHING 205 ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES. IN THESE PROGRAMS, TEAMS OF LOCAL PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS LEAD MULTIDISCIPLINARY ARTS ACTIVITIES IN THEATRE, DANCE, MUSIC, POETRY AND VISUAL ARTS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP SOFT SKILLS SPECIFIC TO SELF ADVOCACY, THE WORKPLACE, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, AND MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AGES 21-75+. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO BENEFIT SUPPORT STAFF IN DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND PARENTS/ GUARDIANS/ SUPPORT STAFF, WHO RECEIVE TRAINING ON CREATIVE STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THE VOICE AND CHOICE OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. SOME OF OUR ADULT PROGRAMS ARE RUN IN COLLABORATION WITH ADULT DAY PROGRAMSORGANIZATIONS WHERE ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVE SOCIAL AND VOCATIONAL SERVICES. WE ALSO OFFER OPEN ENROLLMENT SELF ADVOCACY CLASSES FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES WHERE THE ARTS OFFER A WAY TO NURTURE SELF-EXPRESSION AND SELF-DETERMINATION; ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES CAN USE THEIR MN STATE WAIVERED DOLLARS TO ATTEND THESE CLASSES.

Program 3
Expenses: $61,650 Revenue: $65,500

COMMUNITY/OUT OF STATE/MILWAUKEE - UPSTREAM ARTS CARRIES OUT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WITH PARKS AND RECREATION, LIBRARIES, CHURCHES AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO DO TOURING COMMUNITY...

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COMMUNITY/OUT OF STATE/MILWAUKEE - UPSTREAM ARTS CARRIES OUT COMMUNITY PROGRAMS WITH PARKS AND RECREATION, LIBRARIES, CHURCHES AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. WE ALSO DO TOURING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AND TRAINING OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. WE HAVE AN ONGOING PRESENCE IN MILWAUKEE, WI, WHERE WE CARRY OUT SCHOOL, ADULT AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ANNUALLY. WE CARRY OUT REGULAR PROGRAMMING WITH MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND HARRY & ROSE SAMSON FAMILY JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER. IN 23-24, WE REACHED 161 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH 14 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RESIDENCIES IN MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPECIAL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS, AND A ROBUST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING SERIES FOR MILWAUKEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS SPECIAL EDUCATION EDUCATORS.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $616,247
Program Service Revenue $334,089
Investment Income $7,044
Other Revenue $-8,323
TOTAL REVENUE $949,057

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $823,827
Fundraising Expenses $123,517
Program Expenses $622,500
Other Expenses $138,440
TOTAL EXPENSES $962,267

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $949,057 $771,093 +0.2%
Expenses $962,267 $939,742 +0.0%
Net Income $-13,210 $-168,649 -0.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
45
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$91,055
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STEVE ANDERSON CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TABITHA MONTGOMERY TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOEL RAYMOND SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER BEIERWALTES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN BURGESS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA SLABY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN MACHELEDT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE GUIDRY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$71,772 $19,283 $91,055
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2026 No data No data No data No data
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $949,057 $962,267 $586,157 $-13,210
2023 $771,093 $939,742 $605,083 $-168,649
2022 $982,473 $912,302 $767,921 $70,171
2021 $1,055,637 $859,819 $806,686 $195,818
2020 $917,780 $836,266 $605,284 $81,514
2019 $873,350 $842,205 $386,535 $31,145
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