PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS

EIN: 411809017 501(c)(3) Human Services

ST CLOUD, MN

Total Revenue
$2,285,344
Total Expenses
$2,182,237
Total Assets
$6,634,875
Net Assets
$6,030,171
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1995
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
GRETCHEN BOULKA
Phone
3202573106
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS, founded in 1995, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $2.2M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO ENGAGE, EDUCATE, ENRICH, AND ENTERTAIN THROUGH INSPIRING ARTS EXPERIENCES. THE CITY-OWNED FACILITY IS MANAGED TO ENSURE USE BY A DIVERSE SET OF PATRONS, ENHANCE ARTISTIC OPPORTUNITY, PROVIDE A CREATIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS, AND GENERATE A POSITIVE ECONOMIC IMPACT ON DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,084,289 Revenue: $1,317,773

PERFORMING ARTS: THE 804 SEAT PARAMOUNT THEATRE IS THE GRAND PERFORMANCE STAGE IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA, ACCOMMODATING 90,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS (PCA) PROVIDES SCHEDULING...

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PERFORMING ARTS: THE 804 SEAT PARAMOUNT THEATRE IS THE GRAND PERFORMANCE STAGE IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA, ACCOMMODATING 90,000 PATRONS ANNUALLY. PARAMOUNT CENTER FOR THE ARTS (PCA) PROVIDES SCHEDULING, TICKETING, TECHNICAL CREW, MARKETING, AND FRONT-OF-HOUSE SERVICES FOR THE THEATRE. IN ADDITION TO LOCAL PERFORMANCE GROUPS, THE PCA PRESENTS A SEASON OF PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT ON THE PARAMOUNT STAGE, BRINGING HIGH-QUALITY TOURING ARTISTS TO CENTRAL MINNESOTA. PCA EMPLOYS PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED STAFF TO MANAGE AND PROGRAM THE THEATRE AND VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES MANAGE AND OPERATE THE INTERNET-BASED TICKETING SYSTEM, THE CONCESSIONS SERVICE, 3 EXHIBITION SPACES, AND GIFT GALLERY OPERATIONS. PCA MANAGES THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES, INCLUDING SUB-LEASING TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FACILITY LOCATED OFFSITE. PCA ALSO PROVIDES OVERSIGHT, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION OF THE MECHANICAL SYSTEMS FOR THE CITY-OWNED HISTORIC FACILITY LOCATED IN DOWNTOWN ST. CLOUD.

Program 2
Expenses: $376,350 Revenue: $202,341

VISUAL ARTS: THE VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS WERE CREATED AND OPENED AS PART OF THE 1998 PARAMOUNT THEATRE RENOVATION. THIS WELL-EQUIPPED FACILITY OFFERS CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ALL AGES, IN A...

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VISUAL ARTS: THE VISUAL ARTS STUDIOS WERE CREATED AND OPENED AS PART OF THE 1998 PARAMOUNT THEATRE RENOVATION. THIS WELL-EQUIPPED FACILITY OFFERS CLASSES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR ALL AGES, IN A VARIETY OF MEDIUMS, AND SUMMER ART CAMPS FOR YOUTH. PCA HAS A PARTICULAR STRENGTH IN CERAMICS AND PROVIDES STUDIO FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT TO THE COMMUNITY, AND WOOD-WORKING AND WOOD-TURNING PROGRAMS. THE FACILITY INCLUDES A RETAIL SALES GALLERY THAT REPRESENTS 60 LOCAL AND REGIONAL ARTISTS, A PROFESSIONAL GALLERY, AND TWO CASUAL GALLERY SPACES FOR ARTISTS TO SHOW. PCA PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR WORKING ARTISTS, IN A TEACHING CAPACITY, AND SALES OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTWORK ON EXHIBITION. PCA OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS FOR WORKING ARTISTS AND ART EDUCATORS; RESIDENCIES AND OTHER SERVICES TO K-12 SCHOOLS; PLUS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOL DISTRICTS, AND A FULL CATALOG OF ARTS INSTRUCTIONAL CLASSES TO THE PUBLIC. VISUAL ARTS ACCOMMODATES OVER 20,000 CHILDREN AND ADULTS ANNUALLY.

Program 3
Expenses: $115,235 Revenue: $38,203

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: PCA IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING LOCAL ARTISTS WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND ARTS OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: PCA IS COMMITTED TO CONNECTING LOCAL ARTISTS WITH THE LARGER COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE AND EXPAND ARTS OPPORTUNITIES AND ACCESS IN CENTRAL MINNESOTA. THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS FOR CLASSROOM AND ARTS TEACHERS, RESIDENCY PROGRAMS ON AND OFF-SITE FOR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS, SENIOR COMMUNITIES, SPECIALIZED COURSES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH COGNITIVE AND PHYSICAL CHALLENGES, TECHNICAL OUTREACH SERVICES ASSISTING SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY THEATRES TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THEIR LIGHTING AND SOUND EQUIPMENT, AND CONSULTING SERVICES THAT HELP AREA SCHOOLS AND ORGANIZATIONS ACCESS EXPANDED ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR THEIR CLIENTS. COMMITTED TO CHANGING LIVES THROUGH ART, PCA IS A RESOURCE FOR STRENGTHENING THE CIVIC FABRIC OF CENTRAL MINNESOTA BY CULTIVATING CONNECTIONS WITHIN AND BETWEEN THE POPULACE TO FOSTER INDIVIDUAL, INSTITUTIONAL, AND COMMUNITY CHANGE. BY ACTIVELY SEEKING PARTNERSHIPS WITH CENTRAL MINNESOTA ORGANIZATIONS, THE PARAMOUNT BRINGS ART TO ALL WITH A FOCUS ON UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS, CREATING INNOVATIVE, ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMMING.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $468,287
Program Service Revenue $1,379,338
Investment Income $252,308
Other Revenue $185,411
TOTAL REVENUE $2,285,344

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,028,027
Fundraising Expenses $116,589
Program Expenses $1,575,874
Other Expenses $1,154,210
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,182,237

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,285,344 $2,123,020 +0.1%
Expenses $2,182,237 $1,972,927 +0.1%
Net Income $103,107 $150,093 -0.3%
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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
16
Independent Members
16
Employees
65
Volunteers
255

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
5
$146,355
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HANNA LORD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFFREY PETERSON VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS STALBOERGER SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN METCALF BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGHAN DINGMANN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALYSE WEIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELISSA FRADETTE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ABDI DAISANE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON RUIS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL MARTIN CHAFFEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE NICHOLS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JANE OXTN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHOCOLETTA SIMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ADAM SCHAD BOARD MEMBER (BEG 01/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE ANDERSON CITY COUNCILMAN (END 12/2024) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TAMI CALHOUN CITY COUNCILPERSON (BEG 01/2025) 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT ZLOTNIK CITY ADMINISTRATOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GRETCHEN BOULKA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$85,883 $4,505 $90,388
CINDY O'KONEK FINANCE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$52,342 $3,625 $55,967
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 $2,285,344 $2,182,237 $6,634,875 $103,107
2024 $2,123,020 $1,972,927 $6,262,793 $150,093
2023 $2,137,259 $2,003,104 $5,624,140 $134,155
2022 $2,367,012 $1,642,233 $5,367,834 $724,779
2021 $977,185 $828,589 $5,632,515 $148,596
2020 $1,688,140 $1,462,319 $4,210,601 $225,821
2019 $5,164,504 $1,950,684 $4,164,419 $3,213,820
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