Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2908 HENNEPIN AVENUE NO 200
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
MINNEAPOLIS, MN554081954
D Employer identification number

41-1000424
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 7,186,916
F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID J FRAHER
2908 HENNEPIN AVENUE NO 200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554081954
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ARTSMIDWEST.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1973
M State of legal domicile: MN
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO MEANINGFUL ARTS OPPORTUNITIES, SHARING CREATIVITY, KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 21
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 50
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,418,613 6,318,979
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 840,735 859,394
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,471 5,551
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 8,330 2,992
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 8,269,149 7,186,916
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,872,197 2,826,026
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,312,605 1,379,548
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet158,299    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 2,919,382 2,418,001
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 8,104,184 6,623,575
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 164,965 563,341
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 6,253,850 6,074,740
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 3,966,625 3,224,174
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 2,287,225 2,850,566
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ARTS MIDWEST PROMOTES CREATIVITY, NURTURES CULTURAL LEADERSHIP, AND ENGAGES PEOPLE IN MEANINGFUL ARTS EXPERIENCES, BRINGING VITALITY TO MIDWEST COMMUNITIES AND ENRICHING PEOPLE'S LIVES. TO THOSE ENDS, CULTURAL PROGRAMS INITIATED BY ARTS MIDWEST - INCLUDING PERFORMANCES BY HIGH-QUALITY THEATER, DANCE, AND MUSIC ENSEMBLES; EDUCATIONAL ARTS ACTIVITIES; MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS; AND CONFERENCES - REACH CLOSE TO A MILLION PEOPLE ANNUALLY, ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN HUNDREDS OF CITIES, TOWNS, AND RURAL AREAS ACROSS THE MIDWEST.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,665,345 including grants of $ 1,687,598 ) (Revenue $ 506,518 )
PERFORMING ARTSARTS MIDWEST WORLD FEST, OUR GLOBAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PERFORMING ARTS INITIATIVE, COMPLETED ITS TWO YEAR CYCLE BY BRINGING FOUR INIMITABLE MUSICAL ENSEMBLES TO COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST. ISRAELI ETHNIC ENSEMBLE FROM ISRAEL, BEAUTY AND MELODY FROM THE SICHUAN PROVINCE OF CHINA, AGATSUMA FROM JAPAN, AND MAUVAIS SORT FROM CANADA EACH CONDUCTED WEEKLONG RESIDENCIES IN 9 SELECTED MIDWEST COMMUNITIES. THESE RESIDENCIES INCLUDED LOW-COST PUBLIC CONCERTS; FREE SCHOOL CONCERTS; WORKSHOPS WITH ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES THAT RANGE FROM FAMILY WORKSHOPS IN PUBLIC LIBRARIES, TO MASTER CLASSES WITH LOCAL MUSICIANS, TO COMMUNITY-HOSTED DINNERS WITH THE ENSEMBLES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDED ARTS ENRICHMENT WHILE INSPIRING MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH, AWARENESS, AND APPRECIATION. TARGETING MIDWEST COMMUNITIES THAT OFTEN LACK OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERNATIONAL ARTS EXPERIENCES, THE 2009-2011 ARTS MIDWEST WORLD FEST PARTNERED WITH THE COMMUNITIES OF ALEXANDRIA, MN; ABERDEEN, SD; VALLEY CITY, ND; HARTFORD, WI; KNOXVILLE, IA; BLOOMINGTON, IL; SANDUSKY, OH; MARQUETTE, MI; AND TERRE HAUTE, IN. THE PROGRAM SERVED 77,498 INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING 58,588 YOUTH, THROUGH 42 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND 329 EDUCATIONAL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.ARTS MIDWEST CONVENED THE 23RD ANNUAL MIDWEST ARTS CONFERENCE IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN FROM SEPTEMBER 7-10, 2010, AND BROUGHT TOGETHER MORE THAN 900 ARTS PRESENTERS, ARTIST MANAGERS/AGENTS, ARTISTS, AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTS AND SERVICE PROFESSIONALS, REPRESENTING MORE THAN 500 ORGANIZATIONS. THE ANNUAL MIDWEST ARTS CONFERENCE, ONE OF THE LARGEST BOOKING AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS IN THE UNITED STATES, PROVIDES A PRODUCTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO FACILITATE TOURING OF THE PERFORMING ARTS. EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF PERFORMING ARTISTS, ARTIST MANAGERS/AGENTS, PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTERS, AND SERVICE ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVES GATHER AT THE CONFERENCE TO CONDUCT BUSINESS IN THE MARKETPLACE EXHIBIT HALL, TO EXPERIENCE UNIQUE SHOWCASES BY A DIVERSE RANGE OF ARTISTS AND DISCIPLINES, TO LEARN FROM IN-DEPTH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS, TO NETWORK AND RECONNECT WITH COLLEAGUES, TO REVITALIZE PROFESSIONAL ENERGIES, AND TO GAIN NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE WORLD OF PERFORMING ARTS TOURING AND PRESENTING. THE ONLY MEETING OF ITS KIND IN THE MIDWEST, THE CONFERENCE IS MANAGED BY ARTS MIDWEST AND SERVES THE 15-STATE REGION OF ARTS MIDWEST AND MID-AMERICA ARTS ALLIANCE.ARTS MIDWEST'S PERFORMING ARTS FUND HELPS PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTERS REACH THEIR AUDIENCES IN RURAL AND UNDERSERVED TOWNS AND CITIES ACROSS THE HEARTLAND. SINCE JULY 1, 2010, THE PERFORMING ARTS FUND AWARDED OVER $510,000 IN FUNDING FOR 179 PERFORMING ENGAGEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST. AN INCREASED LEVEL OF SUPPORT WAS GRANTED TO ORGANIZATIONS WHO PRESENTED PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS/ENSEMBLES RESIDING IN ARTS MIDWEST'S REGION. CARAVANSERAI: A PLACE WHERE CULTURES MEET CREATES NEW PATHWAYS FOR AMERICANS TO EXPERIENCE THE DIVERSITY OF CONTEMPORARY MUSLIM ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS BY INTRODUCING U.S. AUDIENCES TO EXCITING AND DYNAMIC ARTISTS FROM THE MUSLIM WORLD. THE PROGRAM WAS LAUNCHED BY ARTS MIDWEST IN 2010 ON BEHALF OF THE U.S. REGIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS WITH SUPPORT FROM THE DORIS DUKE FOUNDATION FOR ISLAMIC ART. THE 2011-2012 SEASON OF CARAVANSERAI WILL FEATURE THE DIVERSE CULTURES OF CONTEMPORARY PAKISTAN. FIVE PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS WILL HOST TWO MUSICAL RESIDENCIES FEATURING TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY PAKISTANI ARTISTS AND ONE FILM RESIDENCY FEATURING A YOUNG AND INNOVATIVE PAKISTANI FILMMAKER. ARTS MIDWEST'S EXPERTISE CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, WHICH HAS ENTRUSTED THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND ON-GOING MANAGEMENT OF THREE MAJOR NEA PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, SUPPORTING THEATER COMPANIES IN BRINGING PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS OF SHAKESPEARE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY; AND NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE, PRESENTING HIGHLY-ESTEEMED NEA JAZZ MASTERS TO AUDIENCES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,385,082 including grants of $ 981,828 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
LITERARY ARTSTHE THIRD OF THREE PROGRAMS THAT ARTS MIDWEST MANAGES FOR THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS IS THE BIG READ, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO RESTORE READING TO THE CENTER OF AMERICAN CULTURE BY SUPPORTING COMMUNITY-WIDE READING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. THIS NATIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDES CITIZENS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO READ AND DISCUSS A SINGLE BOOK WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE INITIATIVE INCLUDES INNOVATIVE READING PROGRAMS IN SELECTED CITIES AND TOWNS, COMPREHENSIVE RESOURCES FOR DISCUSSING CLASSIC LITERATURE AND AN EXTENSIVE WEB SITE PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON AUTHORS AND THEIR WORKS. EACH COMMUNITY EVENT LASTS APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AND INCLUDES A KICK-OFF EVENT TO LAUNCH THE PROGRAM LOCALLY, IDEALLY ATTENDED BY THE MAYOR AND OTHER LOCAL LUMINARIES; MAJOR EVENTS DEVOTED SPECIFICALLY TO THE BOOK (PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AUTHOR READING, AND THE LIKE); EVENTS USING THE BOOK AS A POINT OF DEPARTURE (FILM SCREENINGS, THEATRICAL READINGS, AND SO FORTH); AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS IN DIVERSE LOCATIONS AND AIMED AT A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. IN 2010-2011, 74 NONPROFITS (INCLUDING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, MUSEUMS, UNIVERSITIES, AND LIBRARIES) AND MUNICIPALITIES RECEIVED GRANTS TOTALING $983,000 TO HOST BIG READ CELEBRATIONS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2010 AND JUNE 2011. THE 2010-2011 BIG READ GRANTEES REPRESENT 31 STATES. EACH COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON ONE OF 31 FEATURED BOOKS, WHICH INCLUDED SUCH WELL-KNOWN TITLES AS THE THINGS THEY CARRIED BY TIM O'BRIEN THE GREAT GATSBY BY F. SCOTT FITZGERALD, THE CALL OF THE WILD BY JACK LONDON, AND THE STORIES AND POEMS OF EDGAR ALLAN POE.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 671,604 including grants of $ 156,600 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
LEARNING INITIATIVESARTS MIDWEST ALSO MANAGES SEVERAL SPECIAL PROJECTS FUNDED BY PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS. THE ARTS LEARNING XCHANGE IS A FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FOSTER GROWTH IN PUBLIC ARTS ATTENDANCE AND TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND SHARE USEFUL LESSONS TO HELP ARTS ORGANIZATIONS REACH MORE PEOPLE. FUNDED BY THE WALLACE FOUNDATION AND IN COLLABORATION WITH MINNESOTA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, ARTS LEARNING XCHANGE BRINGS EXPERTS IN AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION TO THE TWIN CITIES FOR PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, PROVIDES ADVANCED TRAINING AND GRANTS TO SELECTED ORGANIZATIONS, AND WILL OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR TWIN CITIES ARTS LEADERS TO ATTEND A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ARTS MARKETING AND PARTICIPATION. ARTSLAB, A CAPACITY-BUILDING PROGRAM WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO STRENGTHEN SMALLER ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN MINNESOTA THROUGH AN IN-DEPTH ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS, QUARTERLY PEER LEARNING GATHERINGS, ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIVE SUPPORT, DISTANCE LEARNING, AND MODEST OPERATIONAL SUPPORT GRANTS, RECENTLY COMPLETED ITS CURRENT THREE-YEAR CYCLE. THE PROGRAM MOST RECENT TWO PEER GROUPS - ONE IN MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL, ONE IN RURAL MINNESOTA - OF EIGHT NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS EACH THAT LEARN TOGETHER, SHARED BEST PRACTICES, AND RECEIVED SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ORGANIZATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE. ARTSLAB IS FUNDED BY THE BUSH FOUNDATION, F. R. BIGELOW FOUNDATION, MARDAG FOUNDATION, THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION, AND THE SAINT PAUL FOUNDATION. WE ARE CURRENTLY PLANNING FOR THE NEXT CYCLE OF ARTSLAB TO BEGIN IN WINTER 2012.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 248,668 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 352,876 )
VISUAL ARTS AND REGIONAL ACTIVITIESARTS MIDWEST CONCLUDED ITS REGIONAL TOUR OF SHOUT FREEDOM! PHOTO LEAGUE SELECTIONS FROM THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART IN SEPTEMBER 2011. ARTS MIDWEST PARTNERED WITH THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM OF ART TO TOUR PIECES FROM THE PHOTO LEAGUE COLLECTION TO THE FOLLOWING VENUES ACROSS THE REGION: MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART IN MUSKEGON, MI; BALL STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM OF ART IN MUNCIE, IN; AND CEDAR RAPIDS MUSEUM OF ART IN CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF COLLABORATING WITH THE MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART TO TOUR THE WORKS OF ACCLAIMED NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST, GEORGE MORRISON. THE EXHIBITION, MODERN SPIRIT: THE ART OF GEORGE MORRISON WILL TRAVEL TO THE PLAINS ART MUSEUM IN FARGO, ND; SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN IN NEW YORK CITY, NY; THE EITELJORG MUSEUM IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN; HEARD MUSEUM, IN PHOENIX, AZ; CRYSTAL BRIDGES IN BENTONVILLE, AR; AND THE MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER IN ST. PAUL, MN. IN NOVEMBER 2010, ARTS MIDWEST BEGAN TOURING MINNESOTA NATIVE PHOTOGRAPHER WING YOUNG HUIE'S EXHIBITION IDENTITY AND THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF WING YOUNG HUIE, TO CITIES ACROSS CHINA. THE GOALS OF THIS 60-IMAGE EXHIBITION ARE TO PRESENT THE CHANGING CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF MINNESOTA AND THE UNITED STATES, AND THE POSSIBILITIES AND POSITIVE EVERYDAY REALITIES OF AMERICAN DIVERSITY. THE EXHIBITION ALSO INCLUDES WORKS FROM HUIE'S "CHALKBOARD" PROCESS. USED PRIMARILY IN HIS UNIVERSITY AVENUE PROJECT, THESE WORKS INCLUDE PHOTOGRAPHS OF INDIVIDUALS HOLDING CHALKBOARDS ON WHICH REVEALING STATEMENTS ON IDENTITY, SELF-PERCEPTION, AND RACE ARE HAND-WRITTEN. THE TOURING EXHIBITION WILL TOUR TO GALLERIES IN BEIJING AND THE XI'AN, SHENYANG, AND WUHAN PROVINCES AND IS SUPPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES AND THE U.S. EMBASSY IN BEIJING.ARTS MIDWEST WORKS COLLABORATIVELY WITH PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ARTS SUPPORTERS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND WISCONSIN. ARTS MIDWEST DESIGNS AND DEVELOPS PERFORMING ARTS TOURING PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGIC PLANNING TRAINING, EXHIBITIONS, AND FUNDING PROGRAMS THAT FULFILL ITS MISSION TO PROMOTE CREATIVITY, NURTURE CULTURAL LEADERSHIP, AND ENGAGE PEOPLE IN MEANINGFUL ARTS EXPERIENCES, BRINGING VITALITY TO MIDWEST COMMUNITIES AND ENRICHING PEOPLE'S LIVES.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 248,668 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 352,876 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 5,970,699
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
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No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
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,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
45
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
21
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
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 or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
14
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MN , IL , MI , NY , CA , IN , OH , SD , ND
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
THOMAS HAGLUND
220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 300
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402
(612) 770-7136
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DENNIS HOLUB
CHAIR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) PETER CAPELL
VICE CHAIR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) CYNDI PEDERSON
TREASURER
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) SYLVIA C KAUFMAN
SECRETARY
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) BARBARA S ROBINSON
CHAIR EMERITUS
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(6) BRUCE BERNBERG
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) BRIAN J BONDE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) PETER CAPELL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) LOANN CRANE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) KEN FISCHER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) BILL JACKSON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) EMILY MALTZ
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) RHODA PIERCE
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) JAN WEBB
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) DAVID J FRAHER
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 50.00     X       153,101 0 20,114
(16) SUSAN CHANDLER
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR
 40.00         X   107,668 0 13,004


Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 260,769 0 33,118
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
LARSONALLEN LLP
220 SOUTH 6TH STREET SUITE 300
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55402 		ACCOUNTING 105,380
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 4,633,340
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,685,639
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 6,318,979
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MIDWEST ARTS CONF 711,300 506,518 506,518    
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 900,099 352,876     352,876
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 859,394
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 5,551     5,551
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900,099 2,992     2,992
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 2,992
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 7,186,916 506,518 0 361,419
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 2,826,026 2,826,026
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 143,782 80,518 50,324 12,940
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 972,528 674,061 190,450 108,017
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 56,781 32,729 20,041 4,011
9 Other employee benefits ....... 126,420 72,467 44,550 9,403
10 Payroll taxes ........... 80,037 53,438 17,615 8,984
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 15,096 14,359 737  
c Accounting ........... 152,711 136,937 12,286 3,488
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 802,322 738,183 63,597 542
12 Advertising and promotion .... 28,382 28,269   113
13 Office expenses ....... 150,903 104,779 43,952 2,172
14 Information technology ...... 48,346 48,346    
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 325,779 279,047 43,594 3,138
17 Travel ............ 531,644 469,870 57,747 4,027
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 17,027 14,501 2,494 32
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 17,385 14,976 2,012 397
23 Insurance .............. 7,512   7,512  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a EDUCATION MATERIALS 280,936 280,936    
b PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 24,861 23,951 652 258
c MEMBERSHIPS 8,912 5,580 2,555 777
d MISCELLANEOUS 6,185 2,753 3,432  
e COST ALLOCATION 0 68,973 -68,973  
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 6,623,575 5,970,699 494,577 158,299
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 2,107,981 2 1,573,782
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 3,947,605 3 4,255,004
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 85,381 4 95,451
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 69,632 9 110,135
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 347,821
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 307,453 43,251 10c 40,368
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 6,253,850 16 6,074,740
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 426,322 17 188,452
18 Grants payable .......... 3,165,588 18 2,437,885
19 Deferred revenue .......... 374,715 19 597,837
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 3,966,625 26 3,224,174
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 1,645,539 27 1,779,551
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 641,686 28 1,071,015
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 2,287,225 33 2,850,566
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 6,253,850 34 6,074,740
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
7,186,916
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
6,623,575
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
563,341
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
2,287,225
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
0
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
2,850,566
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1000424
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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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 8,568,966 11,429,610 12,427,039 7,418,613 6,318,979 46,163,207
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.. 8,568,966 11,429,610 12,427,039 7,418,613 6,318,979 46,163,207
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.           46,163,207
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 8,568,966 11,429,610 12,427,039 7,418,613 6,318,979 46,163,207
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 17,158 20,850 11,709 1,471 5,551 56,739
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..     33,160 8,330 2,992 44,482
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           46,264,428
12
12
4,498,467
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
99.780 %
15
15
99.750 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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......            
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.            
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.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
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.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1000424
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
  		Employer identification number

41-1000424
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
  		Employer identification number

41-1000424
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
  		Employer identification number

41-1000424
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1000424
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   174,664 174,664 0
d Equipment ................   173,157 132,789 40,368
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 40,368
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 7,186,916
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 6,623,575
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 563,341
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 0
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 563,341
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 7,186,916
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 7,186,916
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 7,186,916
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 6,623,575
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,623,575
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,623,575
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE ORGANIZATION IS CLASSIFIED AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME ONLY ON NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOM. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IN 2011 AND 2010. MANAGEMENT EVALUCATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINALCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR TAX YEARS 2007 THROUGH 2009. THE ORGANIZAITON HAD NO INCOME TAX EXPENSES FOR 2011 OR 2010. THERE WERE NO CASH PAYMENTS FOR INCOME TAXES IN 2011 OR 2010.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1000424
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ARTS MIDWEST WORLD FEST 39,340
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ARTS MIDWEST WORLD FEST 31,290
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES ARTS MIDWEST WORLD FEST 43,400
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 114,030
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 114,030
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
METHOD USED TO ACCCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES:   SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3: ALL EXPENDITURES IN PART I, LINE 3, PART F ARE ACCOUNTED IN ACCRUAL BASIS.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Employer identification number
41-1000424
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) CALVIN COLLEGE3201 BURTON SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI495464301 		38-3071514 501(C)(3) 10,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(2) CLOWES MEMORIAL HALLBUTLER UNIVERSITY 4602 SUNSET AVE
INDIANAPOLIS,IN462083443 		35-0867977 501(C)(3) 10,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(3) MICHIGAN OPERA THEATRE1526 BROADWAY
DETROIT,MI482262115 		38-2052726 501(C)(3) 10,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(4) UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY881 N UNIVERSITY AVE
ANN ARBOR,MI481091011 		38-1545881 501(C)(3) 20,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(5) UNIVERSITY OF NOTRE DAME100 PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 511 MAIN
BUILDING
NOTRE DAME,IN465564600 		35-0868188 501(C)(3) 10,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(6) WHARTON CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTSMICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 320
WHARTON CENTER
EAST LANSING,MI488241318 		38-6005984 501(C)(3) 10,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(7) THE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF NEWPORT COUNTY424 BELLEVUE AVENUE
NEWPORT,RI028406924 		05-0252708 501(C)(3) 5,700       THE BIG READ
(8) KNOX COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY502 N 7TH STREET
VINCENNES,IN475912119 		35-6007005 501(C)(3) 5,900       THE BIG READ
(9) LEOMINSTER PUBLIC LIBRARY30 WEST STREET
LEOMINSTER,MA014535654 		04-6006004 501(C)(3) 6,000       THE BIG READ
(10) ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM101 E CENTRAL BLVD
ORLANDO,FL328012471 		59-2045143 501(C)(3) 6,700       THE BIG READ
(11) STATEN ISLAND OUTLOUD350 RICHMOND TERRACE 2B
STATEN ISLAND,NY103011516 		27-1531761 170(C)(1) 7,000       THE BIG READ
(12) UNITED WAY OF SALEM COUNTY203 E BROADWAY
SALEM,NJ080790127 		21-0688785 501(C)(3) 7,000       THE BIG READ
(13) ARTS UNITED OF GREATER FORT WAYNE303 E MAIN ST
FORT WAYNE,IN46802 		35-0992067 501(C)(3) 7,200       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(14) BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF FARMINGTON1825 EAST 19TH STREET
FARMINGTON,NM874012579 		85-0161421 501(C)(3) 7,500       THE BIG READ
(15) FISHTRAP INC400 E GRANT ST
ENTERPRISE,OR978280038 		93-1075971 170(C)(1) 7,500       THE BIG READ
(16) HIGH PLAINS WRITING PROJECTROSWELL CAMPUS PO BOX 6000
ROSWELL,NM882016000 		85-6000286 501(C)(3) 7,500       THE BIG READ
(17) IOWA CULTURAL COALITION319 E 5TH ST STE 3
DES MOINES,IA503091927 		37-1493847 501(C)(3) 7,500       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(18) MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE1100 SECOND STREET
COCHRAN,GA310141564 		58-6002057 501(C)(3) 7,500       THE BIG READ
(19) NATIONAL MUSEUM OF MEXICAN ART1852 W 19TH ST
CHICAGO,IL606082706 		36-3225519 170(C)(1) 7,500       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(20) QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY526 JERSEY ST
QUINCY,IL623013927 		37-6000383 501(C)(3) 7,500       THE BIG READ
(21) RAPIDES PARISH LIBRARY411 WASHINGTON STREET
ALEXANDRIA,LA713018338 		72-1109704 170(C)(1) 7,500       THE BIG READ
(22) ST CATHARINE COLLEGE2735 BARDSTOWN ROAD
ST CATHARINE,KY400619435 		61-0846809 501(C)(3) 7,800       THE BIG READ
(23) JENNINGS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY2375 NORTH STATE HWY 3
NORTH VERNON,IN472657483 		35-1068888 501(C)(3) 7,900       THE BIG READ
(24) BLACK HILLS DANCE THEATREPO BOX 9342
RAPID CITY,SD577099342 		46-0341651 501(C)(3) 8,500       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(25) SOMOS - SOCIETY OF THE MUSE OF THE SOUTHWEST233 B PASEO DEL PUEBLO SUR
TAOS,NM875713225 		85-0309964 170(C)(1) 8,500       THE BIG READ
(26) CROMAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY3688 N HARTLAND ROAD
HARTLAND,MI483530308 		38-3274706 170(C)(1) 9,000       THE BIG READ
(27) ISLAND READERS & WRITERSPO BOX 227
MOUNT DESERT,ME046600227 		75-3225744 501(C)(3) 9,000       THE BIG READ
(28) HANCOCK COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY900 W MCKENZIE RD
GREENFIELD,IN461401082 		35-6007015 501(C)(3) 9,200       THE BIG READ
(29) THE POINT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION940 GARRISON AVENUE
BRONX,NY104745335 		13-3765140 501(C)(3) 9,300       THE BIG READ
(30) BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC1140 BOYLSTON ST
BOSTON,MA022153631 		04-2300472 501(C)(3) 10,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(31) CITY PARKS FOUNDATION830 FIFTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY100657001 		13-3561657 501(C)(3) 10,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(32) PORTLAND JAZZ FESTIVAL133 SW 2ND AVE 420
PORTLAND,OR972043534 		20-0969679 170(C)(1) 10,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(33) REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IDAHOPO BOX 443020
MOSCOW,ID838443020 		82-6000945 501(C)(3) 10,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(34) UNIVERSITY MUSICAL SOCIETY881 N UNIVERSITY AVE
ANN ARBOR,MI481091011 		38-1545881 501(C)(3) 10,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(35) JUMP STREET100 NORTH CAMERON STREET SUITE 108
HARRISBURG,PA171012403 		23-2149354 501(C)(3) 11,700       THE BIG READ
(36) TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY1201 WESLEYAN STREET 239
FORT WORTH,TX761051536 		75-0800691 170(C)(1) 11,700       THE BIG READ
(37) ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY74 NORTH MAIN STREET
ATTLEBORO,MA027032218 		04-6001378 170(C)(1) 11,800       THE BIG READ
(38) WASHINGTON PAVILION MANAGEMENT301 S MAIN AVE
SIOUX FALLS,SD571040984 		46-0435791 501(C)(3) 17,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(39) RAVEN THEATRE - TAKE FLIGHT6157 N CLARK STREET
CHICAGO,IL606602423 		36-3266831 501(C)(3) 12,150       THE BIG READ
(40) HOUMA REGIONAL ARTS COUNCILPO BOX 3678
HOUMA,LA703613678 		72-1031389 170(C)(1) 12,750       THE BIG READ
(41) IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY801 W IRVING BLVD
IRVING,TX750602845 		75-6000566 170(C)(1) 12,750       THE BIG READ
(42) KORE PRESSPO BOX 42315
TUCSON,AZ857332315 		86-0821144 170(C)(1) 12,750       THE BIG READ
(43) PALO ALTO CHILDREN'S THEATRE1305 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD
PALO ALTO,CA943013349 		94-6000389 501(C)(3) 12,750       THE BIG READ
(44) YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BILLINGS402 NORTH 32ND
BILLINGS,MT591011215 		81-0229386 501(C)(3) 13,050       THE BIG READ
(45) KENOSHA PUBLIC LIBRARYPO BOX 1414
KENOSHA,WI531411414 		39-6091654 501(C)(3) 14,450       THE BIG READ
(46) THE LOWER EASTSIDE GIRLS CLUB OF NEW YORK56 EAST 1ST STREET
NEW YORK,NY100039345 		13-3942063 501(C)(3) 14,450       THE BIG READ
(47) WRITE OUT LOUD3640 ALABAMA STREET
SAN DIEGO,CA921044006 		23-7257065 170(C)(1) 14,450       THE BIG READ
(48) CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER900 CAMP ST
NEW ORLEANS,LA701303908 		72-0798830 170(C)(1) 15,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(49) LITCHFIELD PERFORMING ARTS INCPO BOX 69
LITCHFIELD,CT067590069 		06-1083202 501(C)(3) 15,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(50) OHIO ALLIANCE OF ARTS EDUCATION727 E MAIN ST
COLUMBUS,OH432051760 		31-1017260 501(C)(3) 15,000       PERFORMING ARTS FUND
(51) SAN FRANCISCO JAZZ ORG (SFJAZZ)THREE EMBARCADERO CENTER LOBBY
LEVEL
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941114003 		94-2990335 501(C)(3) 15,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(52) POUGHKEEPSIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT93 MARKET STREET
POUGHKEEPSIE,NY126014029 		14-1701733 501(C)(3) 15,300       THE BIG READ
(53) UNION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY316 E WINDSOR STREET
MONROE,NC281124842 		56-6000345 501(C)(3) 15,600       THE BIG READ
(54) CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD ARTS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION8300 SANTA MONICA BLVD
WEST HOLLYWOOD,CA900696216 		95-3946635 501(C)(3) 15,800       THE BIG READ
(55) CARMEL IDEAS FOUNDATION4 CASANOVA OF 7TH SW
CARMEL,CA939212424 		01-0903800 501(C)(3) 16,200       THE BIG READ
(56) ALACHUA COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT401 E UNIVERSITY AVE
GAINESVILLE,FL326015453 		59-2680577 501(C)(3) 16,400       THE BIG READ
(57) BARTER THEATREPO BOX 867
ABINGDON,VA242120867 		54-6000120 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(58) BLACK STORYTELLERS OF SAN DIEGO INC110 ORANGE DRIVE
CHULA VISTA,CA919115932 		04-3669003 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(59) BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS1738 HONE AVENUE
BRONX,NY104611403 		13-2601303 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(60) CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS201 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET SUITE
1400
LOS ANGELES,CA900122637 		95-6000735 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(61) COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY800 ALLEGHENY AVENUE
PITTSBURGH,PA152331804 		25-6075057 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(62) DEKALB PUBLIC LIBRARY309 OAK STREET
DEKALB,IL601153369 		36-6005846 509(A) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(63) EUGENE PUBLIC LIBRARY100 WEST 10TH AVENUE
EUGENE,OR974013035 		93-6002160 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(64) FLORIDA CENTER FOR THE BOOK BROWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATIONBROWARD COUNTY MAIN LIBRARY 100 S
ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE,FL333011830 		59-2224746 170(C)(1) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(65) FLORIDA CENTER FOR THE LITERARY ARTS AT MIAMI DADE COLLEGE300 NE SECOND AVENUE ROOM 4102
MIAMI,FL331322204 		59-1210485 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(66) FRESNO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY2420 MARIPOSA STREET
FRESNO,CA937212204 		94-6000512 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(67) FRIENDS FOR THE ALBUQUERQUEBERNALILLO COUNTY LIBRARIESPO BOX 26657
ALBUQUERQUE,NM871256657 		23-7024173 170(C)(1) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(68) FRIENDS OF THE SANTA CRUZ PUBLIC LIBRARY INC224 CHURCH STREET
SANTA CRUZ,CA950603810 		94-2612557 170(A)(1) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(69) GOLDEN ISLES ARTS AND HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION1530 NEWCASTLE STREET
BRUNSWICK,GA315206805 		58-1822047 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(70) IRVIN L YOUNG AUDITORIUMUNIVERISTY OF WISCONSIN 930 W MAIN
ST
WHITEWATER,WI531901790 		39-6006492 170(C)(1) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(71) KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY14 W 10TH ST
KANSAS CITY,MO641051702 		43-1497955 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(72) LEWIS & CLARK LIBRARY120 S LAST CHANCE GULCH
HELENA,MT59601 		81-0398318 170(C)(1) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(73) MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION11767 OWINGS MILLS BOULEVARD SUITE
2
OWINGS MILLS,MD211172894 		52-6002033 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(74) MASSILLON MUSEUM121 LINCOLN WAY E
MASSILLON,OH446466633 		34-6001833 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(75) MILWAUKEE REPERTORY THEATER108 E WELLS STREET
MILWAUKEE,WI532023504 		39-0946025 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(76) MUSCOGEE COUNTY FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES3000 MACON ROAD
COLUMBUS,GA319062201 		31-1596861 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(77) POCUMTUCK VALLEY MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION10 MEMORIAL STREET
DEERFIELD,MA013425004 		04-2147607 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(78) POMONA PUBLIC LIBRARY625 SOUTH GAREY AVENUE
POMONA,CA917663322 		95-6000764 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(79) RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR & IN BEHALF OF SUNY FREDONIA REED LIBRARYE230 THOMPSON HALL
FREDONIA,NY140631127 		14-1368361 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(80) RURAL CALIFORNIA BROADCASTING CORPORATION KRCB5850 LABATH AVENUE
ROHNERT PARK,CA949282041 		94-2718837 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(81) SACRAMENTO PUBLIC LIBRARY828 I STREET
SACRAMENTO,CA958142508 		68-0332244 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(82) SAN LEANDRO PUBLIC LIBRARY300 ESTUDILLO AVENUE
SAN LEANDRO,CA945774706 		94-6000421 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(83) SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM11767 BEECHWOOD STREET
PRINCESS ANNE,MD218531118 		52-0853605 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(84) STAGE AURORA THEATRICAL COMPANY5164-A NORWOOD AVENUE
JACKSONVILLE,FL322085020 		59-3666871 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(85) THE CENTER FOR FICTION17 E 47TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY100171920 		13-1624084 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(86) THE OCEANSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY330 N COAST HIGHWAY
OCEANSIDE,CA920542824 		95-1688570 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(87) TOM GREEN COUNTY LIBRARY113 WEST BEAUREGARD AVE
SAN ANGELO,TX769035834 		75-6001184 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(88) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON100 MORRISSEY BLVD
BOSTON,MA021253393 		04-3167352 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(89) VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL11 LOOMIS STREET
MONTPELIER,VT056023021 		51-0187809 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(90) WEST VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL13243 N FOUNDERS PARK
SURPRISE,AZ853798144 		94-2769484 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(91) WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION223 SOUTH MAIN
WICHITA,KS672023715 		48-6000653 501(C)(3) 17,000       THE BIG READ
(92) ARTISTS COLLECTIVE INC1200 ALBANY AVE
HARTFORD,CT061122104 		06-0889475 501(C)(3) 21,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(93) CENTRUM FOUNDATIONPO BOX 1158
PORT TOWNSEND,WA983680958 		23-7348302 501(C)(3) 21,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(94) CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION700 CARNEGIE AVE
CLEVELAND,OH441152833 		23-7320719 501(C)(3) 26,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(95) OUTPOST PRODUCTIONS INCPO BOX 4543
ALBUQUERQUE,NM871964543 		85-0363945 501(C)(3) 21,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(96) YOUNG MEN'S & WOMEN'S HEBREW ASSOCIATION1395 LEXINGTON AVE
NEW YORK,NY101281612 		13-1624229 501(C)(3) 21,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(97) A NOISE WITHIN234 S BRAND BLVD
GLENDALE,CA912041310 		95-4443878 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(98) ACTORS' SHAKESPEARE PROJECT191 HIGHLAND AVE
SOMERVILLE,MA021431543 		20-0815685 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(99) AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY762 FULTON ST STE 306
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941024119 		94-3192980 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(100) AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE5950 GOLF COURSE RD
SPRING GREEN,WI535888036 		39-1583361 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(101) AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY4 WASHINGTON SQUARE N ROOM 452
NEW YORK,NY100036671 		57-1069546 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(102) BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE226 CENTER ST
BLOOMSBURG,PA178151752 		23-2066731 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(103) BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRASYMPHONY HALL 301 MASSACHUSETTS AVE
AVE
BOSTON,MA021154557 		04-2300472 170(C)(1) 25,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(104) CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER (CAL SHAKES)701 HEINZ AVE
BERKELEY,CA947102732 		51-0169452 170(C)(1) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(105) DALLAS THEATER CENTER2400 FLORA ST
DALLAS,TX752012401 		75-0959992 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(106) DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS1101 13TH STREET
DENVER,CO802045319 		84-0407760 509(A) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(107) EPIC THEATRE ENSEMBLEPLANETARIUM STATION PO BOX 720
NEW YORK,NY100240720 		52-2303451 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(108) FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS153 MAIN ST
BURLINGTON,VT054018402 		03-0277052 501(C)(3) 25,000       NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE
(109) FOLGER THEATRE201 EAST CAPITOL ST SE
WASHINGTON,DC200031004 		04-2103542 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(110) GUTHRIE THEATER818 S 2ND ST
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151252 		41-0854160 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(111) IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL520 S NINTH ST
BOISE,ID837027005 		82-0316246 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(112) INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE140 W WASHINGTON ST
INDIANAPOLIS,IN462043465 		35-1186290 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(113) LANTERN THEATER COMPANY10TH LUDLOW STREETS
PHILADELPHIA,PA191053428 		23-2798692 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(114) MARIN THEATRE COMPANY397 MILLER AVE
MILL VALLEY,CA949412885 		23-7018125 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(115) MONTANA SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKSPO BOX 174120 BLACK BOX THEATER 258
258
BOZEMAN,MT597174120 		81-6001649 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(116) OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL15 S PIONEER STREET
ASHLAND,OR975202749 		93-0407022 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(117) ORLANDO SHAKESPEARE THEATER812 E ROLLINS ST STE 100
ORLANDO,FL328031202 		59-2931698 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(118) PENNSYLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT DESALES UNIV2755 STATION AVE
CENTER VALLEY,PA180349565 		23-2655672 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(119) PLAYMAKERS REPERTORY COMPANYUNIV OF NC - CHAPEL HILL 104
AIRPORT DR STE 2200 CB 1350
CHAPEL HILL,NC275995023 		56-6001393 509(A) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(120) PORTLAND CENTER STAGE128 NW 11TH AVE
PORTLAND,OR972094160 		93-1134865 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(121) SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY305 HARRISON ST
SEATTLE,WA981094623 		91-1512717 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(122) SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY70 KEMBLE ST
LENOX,MA012402813 		04-2666826 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(123) SHAKESPEARE THEATRE COMPANY516 8TH ST SE
WASHINGTON,DC200032834 		52-1405988 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(124) ST LOUIS BLACK REPERTORY COMPANY1717 OLIVE ST 4TH FLOOR
SAINT LOUIS,MO631031724 		43-1220180 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(125) THE ACTING COMPANY630 NINTH AVENUE SUITE 214
NEW YORK,NY100363708 		13-2759292 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(126) THE NASHVILLE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL161 RAINS AVE
NASHVILLE,TN372035330 		58-1807951 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(127) THE REPERTORY THEATRE OF ST LOUIS130 EDGAR RD
SAINT LOUIS,MO631193228 		43-0970273 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(128) THE SHAKESPEARE CENTER OF LOS ANGELES1238 W 1ST ST
LOS ANGELES,CA900265831 		13-3167013 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(129) THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY36 MADISON AVE
MADISON,NJ079401434 		22-1962163 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(130) THE WILL GEER THEATRICUM BOTANICUMPO BOX 1222
TOPANGA,CA902901222 		23-7369475 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(131) THEATRE FOR A NEW AUDIENCE154 CHRISTOPHER ST SUITE 3D
NEW YORK,NY100142840 		13-3059081 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(132) TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY201 WASHINGTON ST
PROVIDENCE,RI029033226 		22-2547262 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(133) UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL351 W CENTER ST
CEDAR CITY,UT847202470 		87-6000481 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(134) YALE REPERTORY THEATREYALE UNIVERSITY 222 YORK STREET
NEW HAVEN,CT065118925 		06-0646973 501(C)(3) 25,000       SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
134
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
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Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: FINAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE GRANTEE BEFORE THEY RECEIVE FINAL PAYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS SITE VISITS TO GRANTEES EACH YEAR TO CONFIRM ACTIVITIES.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1000424
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) DAVID J FRAHER (i)
(ii)		 153,101
0 		0
0 		0
0 		9,077
0 		11,037
0 		173,215
0 		0
0















Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 1A DAVID J. FRAHER - $4,273 - FIRST-CLASS TRAVEL - NOT INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC
 
Employer identification number

41-1000424
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1   THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE FOUR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR AND/OR AN AT-LARGE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3   THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH AN ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE NON-VOTING AND CONSIST OF THOSE INTERESTED IN THE GOALS AND PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION. MEMBERSHIP IS ATTAINED UPON APPLICATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   A DETAILED REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BY THE TREASURER. THE FULL BOARD CONDUCTED A FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, KEY EMPLOYEE AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUAL STATEMENT AT THE TIME OF HIS OR HER INITIAL ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY: (1) THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. (2) AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. (3) IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS (OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS), WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST AND FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE ORGANIZATION AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. DETAILED MINUTES OF BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE MAINTAINED TO DOCUMENT ALL SUCH SITUATIONS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SETS COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO SET THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: 1. FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE MADE UP ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. 2. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OBTAINS AND RELIES UPON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA INCLUDES COMPENSATION LEVELS PAID BY ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND COMPLEXITY NATIONALLY, REGIONALLY AND LOCALLY; AND CURRENT COMPENSATION SURVEYS. DETAILED DOCUMENTS ARE MAINTAINED OF ALL DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS. THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR LAST INCLUDED REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION IN 2010. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELEGATES TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE AUTHORITY TO SET COMPENSATION FOR OTHER EXECUTIVES, SUBJECT TO THE GUIDELINES DEFINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE MINNESOTA ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
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