Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)6715 MINNETONKA BLVD
ROOM/SUITE 103Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 ST LOUIS PARK, MN55426
D Employer identification number

41-1836794
E Telephone number

(952) 928-6422
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.SLPFRIENDSOFTHEARTS.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet $ 46,313
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...........
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 32,849
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 10,592
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 2,335
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 537
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 46,313
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13  
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 37,898
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 37,898
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 8,415
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 41,653
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 50,068
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
41,653
22
50,068
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
41,653
25
50,068
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
41,653
27
50,068
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? SUPPORTING, PROMOTING & ENCHANCING ARTS IN ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 OUR TOWN: THE COMMUNITY IS SERVED AS A WHOLE THROUGH OUR TOWN PROJECT WHICH BRINGS A YEAR OF LARGE SCALE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING IN A SINGULAR, FOCUSED CREATIVE MEDIUM TO THE BROADEST POSSIBLE POPULATION EVERY OTHER YEAR. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR ARTS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION AS WELL AS THE ENERGY AND STRENGTH OF GROUP ACTIVITIES. OUR TOWN 2012: BEATS AND STREETS IS A COMMUNITY DRUMMING AND PERCUSSION SERIES, INCLUDING PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, AND DRUM CIRCLES. FOTA IS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO DESIGN, ADMINISTER, AND GUIDE OUR TOWN. THE ORGANIZATION, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ITS 13 MEMBER VOLUNTEER BOARD WORKS WITH AN EVENT COMMITTEE AS WELL AS WITH FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS, AND OUR PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR.
(Grants $ 4,284) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 4,284
29 ARTS FOR LIFE: WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUT ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ASSURES THAT NAY RESIDENT THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CREATIVE ACTIVITY WILL HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY. 14 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2011 AND 17 INSTRUMENTS WERE REPAIRED AND DONATED THROUGH THE ARTS FOR LIFE GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM.
(Grants $ 5,204) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 5,204
30 ART PROMOTION AND EVENTS: COMMUNITY ARTS COMMUNICATION: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER "ART TALK" SHOWCASING ART ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HAPPENING IN ST LOUIS PARK. EXTENSIVE WEBSITE UPGRADES AND DEVELOPMENT TO BRING MORE ART RESOURCES, INFORMATION, PHOTOS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO BETTER SHOWCASE LOCAL ART, HELP LOCAL ARTISTS AND HELP BRING ART TO OUR COMMUNITY. POETRY JAM: PROVIDED SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY POET, A LEGACY OF THE 2010 OUR TOWN PROGRAM, THROUGH ORGANIZING QUARTERLY POETRY JAMS. OVER 20 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED AT EACH EVENT. ST LOUIS PARK CHILDREN'S FIRST ICE CREAM SOCIAL: PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT AND SUPPORT AT THE ANNUAL EVENT.
(Grants $ 3,934) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 3,934
SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR FOUR ORGANIZATIONS: COMMUNITY BAND - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING BEAUTIFUL CONCERT BANK MUSIC ACCESSIBLE TO ALL BY PERFORMING A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND PROMOTING THE GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM BY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO DONATE INSTRUMENTS AND/OR FUNDS FOR REPAIR OF DONATED INSTRUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING INSTRUMENTS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUNG LEARNERS. MAGGIE'S FARM THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE THEATER AND PRODUCTION OF THE SUSPENSE THRILLER BY FREDERICK KNOTT; "WAIT UNTIL DARK" AND ST LOUIS PARK READERS THEATER PROGRAM. PARK THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE THEATER AND PRODUCTION OF THE THREE ACT PLAY BY AMERICAN PLAYWRITE, THOMPSON WILDER; "OUR TOWN". ST LOUIS PARK JR HIGH THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE THEATER AND THE PRODUCTION OF THE "WIZ"; A MUSICAL WITH MUSIC AND LYRICS BY CHARLIE SMALLS AND BOOK BY WILLIAM F. BROWN.
(Grants $ 10,498) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 10,498
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ..................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............bullet 32 23,920
Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JOHN TIESZENClick to see attachment
4000 CEDARWOOD ROAD
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55416
 DIR OF MEMBE000.00 0    
SUSAN SCHNECKClick to see attachment
3912 W 25TH STREET
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426
 PRESIDENT000.00 0    
TERRY BENTLEYClick to see attachment
3341 XYLON AVENUE SOUTH
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426
 DIR OF COMMU000.00 0    
SANDRA HICKSClick to see attachment
2933 TEXA TONKA AVENUE
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426
 TREASURER000.00 0    
GEORGE HAGEMANNClick to see attachment
8242 WESTWOOD HILLS CVE
ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426
 VICE PRESIDE000.00 0    
Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization....................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMN
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletSUSAN SCHNECK Telephone no. bullet (952) 928-6422
Located at bullet6715 MINNETONKA BLVD 103
ST LOUIS PARK,MN ZIP + 4bullet55426
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ.................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
 
Employer identification number

41-1836794
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 55,086 46,447 33,250 39,385 32,849 207,017
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......     5,875 15,305 13,464 34,644
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 55,086 46,447 39,125 54,690 46,313 241,661
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           241,661
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 55,086 46,447 39,125 54,690 46,313 241,661
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 55,086 46,447 39,125 54,690 46,313 241,661
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
100.000 %
16
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
 
Employer identification number

41-1836794
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER REVENUE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 367 FISCAL AGENT ADMIN FEES 170 TOTAL 537
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES AWARDS AND GRANTS 4,942 PROGRAM/EVENTS ACCESS 7,936 BUSINESS EXPENSES 25 CONTRACT SERVICES 17,800 OPERATING EXPENSES 1,490 OTHER EXPENSES 1,248 PROMOTION OF THE ARTS 1,616 FISCAL AGENCY ADMIN 170 FISCAL AGENCY REIMBURSE 2,671 TOTAL 37,898
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III SUPPORTING, PROMOTING & ENCHANCING ARTS IN ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 OUR TOWN: THE COMMUNITY IS SERVED AS A WHOLE THROUGH OUR TOWN PROJECT WHICH BRINGS A YEAR OF LARGE SCALE COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMMING IN A SINGULAR, FOCUSED CREATIVE MEDIUM TO THE BROADEST POSSIBLE POPULATION EVERY OTHER YEAR. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS FOR ARTS EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT THROUGH INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION AS WELL AS THE ENERGY AND STRENGTH OF GROUP ACTIVITIES. OUR TOWN 2012: BEATS AND STREETS IS A COMMUNITY DRUMMING AND PERCUSSION SERIES, INCLUDING PERFORMANCES, WORKSHOPS, AND DRUM CIRCLES. FOTA IS UNIQUELY QUALIFIED TO DESIGN, ADMINISTER, AND GUIDE OUR TOWN. THE ORGANIZATION, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF ITS 13 MEMBER VOLUNTEER BOARD WORKS WITH AN EVENT COMMITTEE AS WELL AS WITH FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS, AND OUR PART-TIME ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 ARTS FOR LIFE: WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUT ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ASSURES THAT NAY RESIDENT THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CREATIVE ACTIVITY WILL HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY. 14 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2011 AND 17 INSTRUMENTS WERE REPAIRED AND DONATED THROUGH THE ARTS FOR LIFE GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 ART PROMOTION AND EVENTS: COMMUNITY ARTS COMMUNICATION: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER "ART TALK" SHOWCASING ART ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HAPPENING IN ST LOUIS PARK. EXTENSIVE WEBSITE UPGRADES AND DEVELOPMENT TO BRING MORE ART RESOURCES, INFORMATION, PHOTOS TO THE COMMUNITY AND TO BETTER SHOWCASE LOCAL ART, HELP LOCAL ARTISTS AND HELP BRING ART TO OUR COMMUNITY. POETRY JAM: PROVIDED SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY POET, A LEGACY OF THE 2010 OUR TOWN PROGRAM, THROUGH ORGANIZING QUARTERLY POETRY JAMS. OVER 20 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED AT EACH EVENT. ST LOUIS PARK CHILDREN'S FIRST ICE CREAM SOCIAL: PROVIDED ENTERTAINMENT AND SUPPORT AT THE ANNUAL EVENT.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR FOUR ORGANIZATIONS: COMMUNITY BAND - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING BEAUTIFUL CONCERT BANK MUSIC ACCESSIBLE TO ALL BY PERFORMING A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND PROMOTING THE GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM BY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO DONATE INSTRUMENTS AND/OR FUNDS FOR REPAIR OF DONATED INSTRUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING INSTRUMENTS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUNG LEARNERS. MAGGIE'S FARM THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE THEATER AND PRODUCTION OF THE SUSPENSE THRILLER BY FREDERICK KNOTT; "WAIT UNTIL DARK" AND ST LOUIS PARK READERS THEATER PROGRAM. PARK THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE THEATER AND PRODUCTION OF THE THREE ACT PLAY BY AMERICAN PLAYWRITE, THOMPSON WILDER; "OUR TOWN". ST LOUIS PARK JR HIGH THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE THEATER AND THE PRODUCTION OF THE "WIZ"; A MUSICAL WITH MUSIC AND LYRICS BY CHARLIE SMALLS AND BOOK BY WILLIAM F. BROWN.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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TY 2011 CompensationExplanation
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ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
EIN: 41-1836794
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JOHN TIESZEN  
SUSAN SCHNECK  
TERRY BENTLEY  
SANDRA HICKS  
GEORGE HAGEMANN