ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

EIN: 411428998 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Paul, MN

Total Revenue
$22,079,097
Total Expenses
$18,753,199
Total Assets
$86,584,258
Net Assets
$79,365,012
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MN
Phone
6512823000
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, founded in 1982, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $22.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $3.3M, a strong 15% operating margin.

Mission

ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (THE ORDWAY) MISSION IS TO CREATE TRANSFORMATIVE, SHARED EXPERIENCES FOR AUDIENCES AND ARTISTS THROUGH LIVE PERFORMANCE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $8,992,175 Revenue: $8,808,336

THEATRE PRESENTATIONS - THE PRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS OF THEATRICAL, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE OF ORDWAY'S RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; THE SAINT...

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THEATRE PRESENTATIONS - THE PRODUCTIONS AND PRESENTATIONS OF THEATRICAL, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE OF ORDWAY'S RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS; THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, THE MINNESOTA OPERA AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 206,051 INDIVIDUALS, VIA IN PERSON ATTENDANCE AND THROUGH VIRTUAL VIEWINGS, DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024.

Program 2
Expenses: $4,121,436

FACILITIES - PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS VENUE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THEATRICAL, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE OF ORDWAY'S RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, THE...

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FACILITIES - PROVIDE A WORLD CLASS VENUE FOR THE PRESENTATION OF THEATRICAL, MULTI-DISCIPLINARY, INTERNATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THOSE OF ORDWAY'S RESIDENT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA, THE MINNESOTA OPERA AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 206,051 INDIVIDUALS, VIA IN PERSON ATTENDANCE AND THROUGH VIRTUAL VIEWINGS, DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,284,141

MARKETING AND CONTRACTING - THE STAFF AND SUPPORTING COSTS FOR PROMOTING ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ITS PROGRAMS THAT SERVED THE 206,051 INDIVIDUALS, VIA IN PERSON ATTENDANCE AND...

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MARKETING AND CONTRACTING - THE STAFF AND SUPPORTING COSTS FOR PROMOTING ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ITS PROGRAMS THAT SERVED THE 206,051 INDIVIDUALS, VIA IN PERSON ATTENDANCE AND THROUGH VIRTUAL VIEWINGS, DURING THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2023 TO JUNE 30, 2024.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $9,760,251
Program Service Revenue $10,058,693
Investment Income $1,987,030
Other Revenue $273,123
TOTAL REVENUE $22,079,097

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $160,000
Salaries & Benefits $6,868,591
Fundraising Expenses $1,074,139
Program Expenses $15,174,905
Other Expenses $11,661,580
TOTAL EXPENSES $18,753,199

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $22,079,097 $19,386,853 +0.1%
Expenses $18,753,199 $19,548,245 0.0%
Net Income $3,325,898 $-161,392 -21.6%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
27
Employees
528
Volunteers
1075

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
6
$557,343
Total Directors
29
$332,264
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
3
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christopher L Harrington President and CEO 50.0
Officer Director
$312,368 $19,896 $332,264
Kimberly Randolph Vice Chair 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Laura Halferty Secretary 0.5
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Patrick Garay-Heelan Chair 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Kirkland Treasurer 1.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Amanda Brinkman Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Johnson Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brad Wood Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Conrad Nguyen Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dan Stoltz Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Kuplic Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donna Harris Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Erin Dady Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Greg Landmark Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Holli VanOverbeke Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Booth Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Lin Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Coates Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Wolf Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Lunseth Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Ordway Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
John Wolak Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Varela Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Keith Bryan Director (THRU 8/23) 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Nease Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Majka Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Gilbertson Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Welsh Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tina Dear Director 0.5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christine M Sagstetter CFO 50.0
Officer
$204,956 $20,123 $225,079
Andrew G Luft Production Director 50.0
Highest
$140,653 $16,258 $156,911
Diane L Nixa Vice President of Advancement 50.0
Highest
$199,973 $14,861 $214,834
Paul A Hattouni Director of Accounting 50.0
Highest
$101,255 $14,949 $116,204
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
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $22,079,097 $18,753,199 $86,584,258 $3,325,898
2023 $19,386,853 $19,548,245 $78,240,000 $-161,392
2022 $19,945,450 $14,102,800 $77,931,000 $5,842,650
2021 $16,303,900 $8,440,800 $77,119,600 $7,863,100
2020 $23,193,100 $20,306,800 $66,666,400 $2,886,300
2019 $21,177,100 $22,688,300 $70,741,300 $-1,511,200
2018 $18,849,202 $20,941,148 $72,977,500 $-2,091,946
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