MINNESOTA MAKERS & ARTISTS GUILD

EIN: 814276921 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Mankato, MN

Total Revenue
$257,426
Total Expenses
$128,127
Total Assets
$173,969
Net Assets
$173,969
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2017
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Tyler Vaughan
Phone
5073877218
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

MINNESOTA MAKERS & ARTISTS GUILD, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $257K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 68% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $129K, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

MN Makers & Artists Guild provides tools, space, education & advocacy for community members to create anything. The community will have access to a variety of art forms and crafts including wood working, metal working, glass blowing, ceramics, jewelry, technology, painting, crafting, sewing, among others. Memberships provide access to our brick & mortar at Mankato Makerspace in which we offer access to tools, teach classes, and create space for community members to achieve in their creative pursuits. We also provide education and advocacy in the performing and culinary arts.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $12,545 Revenue: $17,880

We provided 36+ sessions of childrens art classes in 2025 reaching over 400 children.

Program 2
Expenses: $43,730 Revenue: $53,167

We provide young adult/adult/community arts education and making experiences in a variety of crafts and trades throughout the year to members/community members, serving over 700 people.

Program 3
Expenses: $62,946 Revenue: $45,720

We provided space, tools, shop maintenance, and access to materials for members to pursue making throughout the year.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $190,536
Program Service Revenue $65,340
Investment Income $1,550
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $257,426

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $54,700
Fundraising Expenses $8,906
Program Expenses $119,221
Other Expenses $73,427
TOTAL EXPENSES $128,127

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $257,426 $152,906 +0.7%
Expenses $128,127 $141,502 -0.1%
Net Income $129,299 $11,404 +10.3%
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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
35

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
$5,927
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
4
$40,264
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dustin Swiers Executive Director 40
Key Emp Highest
$14,758 $0 $14,758
Shayna Swiers Education Director 25
Key Emp
$14,427 $0 $14,427
Tyler J Vaughan Treasurer 20
Officer Key Emp
$5,927 $0 $5,927
Christina Donley Shop Lead 20
Key Emp
$5,152 $0 $5,152
Cindy Bourne President 20
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Kendrick Daum Director 5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Janie Hanson Secretary 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
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 $257,426 $128,127 $173,969 $129,299
2024 $152,906 $141,502 $44,670 $11,404
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