Form990-EZ
Click to see attachment
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012, and ending 12-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)6715 MINNETONKA BLVD
ROOM/SUITE 103Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 ST LOUIS PARK, MN55426
D Employer identification number

41-1836794
E Telephone number

(952) 928-6422
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.SLPFRIENDSOFTHEARTS.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . bullet $ 61,995
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 47,898
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 10,705
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 1,575
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 1,817
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 61,995
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 30,964
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 27,128
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 58,092
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 3,903
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 50,068
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 53,971
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2012)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
50,068
22
46,296
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
10,175
25Total assets......................
50,068
25
56,471
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
2,500
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
50,068
27
53,971
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS (FOTA) IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND ENCHANCING THE ARTS IN ST. LOUIS PARK. FOTA CONNECTS PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE ARTS, SHARES ARTS-RELATED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, AND COORDINATES COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS. FOTA HAS CREATED A TRULY UNIQUE ORGANIZATION THAT IS THE ULTIMATE COMMUNITY ARTS GROUP. IT'S ALL ABOUT BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 2012 OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS FRIENDS OF THE ART'S 2012 OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS WAS A SUMMER OF RHYTHMS HEARD THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS PARK AS WE BROUGHT THE SOUNDS OF DRUMS AND PERCUSSION TO OUR CITY. THERE WERE WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, AND COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES. OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS KICKED OFF IN MAY AND RAN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER ENDING WITH A PERFORMANCE AT WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER AUGUST 30, 2012. OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS BROUGHT DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER TO PARTICIPATE IN A SERIES OF DRUMMING AND PERCUSSION FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. THROUGH OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS, FRIENDS OF THE ARTS WAS ABLE TO EXPAND OUR OUTREACH THROUGH A CREATIVE FORM THAT WAS, ABOVE ALL, ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING DRUMMING ACTIVITIES COMPRISED THE COMMUNITY ARTS COMPONENTS FOR BEATS AND STREETS: BEATS AND STREETS WORKSHOPS: THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER OF 2012, SIX ONE-HOUR BEATS AND STREETS WORKSHOPS WERE OFFERED AT KEY COMMUNITY CENTERS IN ST LOUIS PARK. THE WORKSHOPS WERE TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL PERCUSSIONIST STAN KIPPER AND CHICO PEREZ, WHO COLLECTIVELY HAVE OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TEACHING AND INSPIRING STUDENTS IN THE ART OF DRUMMING. USING FIVE-GALLON BUCKETS AS DRUMS, PARTICIPANTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF DRUMMING. THE WORKSHOPS TOOK PLACE AT SIX DIVERSE COMMUNITY PARTNER LOCATIONS. DRUM CIRLES: OUR TOWN BROUGHT WEEKLY DRUM CIRCLES TO THE COMMUNITY IN JULY AT WOLFE PARK AND IN AUGUST AT OAK HILL PARK. DRUM CIRCLES WERE ATTENDED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVE WAS TO SHARE THE RHYTHM AND GET IN TUNE WITH EACH OTHER. THESE GATHERINGS WERE VERY POPULAR AND A LOT OF FUN. CULTURE DRUM SERIES: EXPOSING THE ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY TO THE WIDE VARIETY OF INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC, FOUR DIFFERENT GROUPS WERE HIGHLIGHTED AND TOOK THE STAGE AT WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. - THE NEW PRIMITIVES PERFORMED AT THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND INSPIRED AUDIENCES TO FOLLOW WHAT FOTA WAS UP TO THE REST OF THE SUMMER. - BATUCADA DO NORTE MARCHED IN THE PARKTACULAR PARADE AND FOLLOWED IT UP WITH A PERFORMANCE ON THE WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER STAGE. - MU DAIKO PRESENTED THEIR EXCITING CONCERT FEATURING TAIKO DRUMMING. - BUCKETS AND TAP SHOES LED AN EXPLOSIVE, HIGH-ENERGY RHYTHMIC PERFORMANCE INVOLVING THE AUDIENCE IN THEIR UNIQUE BLEND OF EXCITEMENT.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 11,307
29 ARTS FOR LIFE: WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ASSURES THAT ANY RESIDENT THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CREATIVE ACTIVITY WILL HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY. THE ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARHIP PROGRAM REMAINS WELL FUNDED AND DISTRIBUTING AWARDS QUARTERLY: 7 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2012 AND 17 INSTRUMENTS WERE REPAIRED AND DONATED.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 2,468
30 ARTS AND CULTURE: THE ST LOUIS PARK ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ST LOUIS PARK'S COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING AND INTEGRATING ARTS, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY AESTHETICS IN ALL CITY INTIATIVES. ALIGNED WITH VISION ST LOUIS PARK, THE GRANT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY, FOTA, AND THE ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PRIDE, ENCOURAGE CREATIVE LEARNING, BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN ARTISTS AND CITY RESIDENTS, AND PROMOTE ARTISTIC PRODUCTION AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. TWO GROUPS RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE 2012 GRANTS: - THE PARK THEATER COMPANY - FOR A FUTURE PRODUCTION - MINNESOTA PUBLIC THEATER - FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS IN JULY 2012 AT THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
ARTS PROMOTION: COMMUNITY ARTS COMMUNICATION: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER "ART TALK" SHOWCASING ARTS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HAPPENING IN ST LOUIS PARK. OUR WEBSITE BRINGS ART RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS. THE WEBSITE, WWW.SLPFRIENDSOFTHEARTS.ORG, UNDERWENT A BROAD UPDATE IN 2012 WITH IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR COMMUNITY ARTISTS AND BUSINESSES; UPDATED COMMUNITY CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS; AN UP TO DATE BLOG WITH INTERESTING ART RELATED TOPICS. OUR LOCAL ART, HELP LOCAL ARTISTS AND HELP BRING ART TO OUR COMMUNITY. ON AN AVERAGE WE RECEIVE 320 EMAILS AND SEND 150 EMAILS PER MONTH. OUR TOWN 2010: VOICES AND VERSES CONTINUES THROUGH QUARTERLY POETRY JAMS EACH RUN BY A DIFFERENT COMMUNITY MEMBER/POET AND TELEVISED BY PARK TV. ATTENDEES SPAN ALL AGE GROUPS AND NEIGHBORHOODS. IN 2012, WE HIGHLIGHTED EIGHT COMMUNITY POETS IN OUR ONLINE NEWSLETTER POETRY CENTER. ST LOUIS PARK CHILDREN'S FIRST ICE CREAM SOCIAL: PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AND SUPPORT AT THE ANNUAL EVENT. SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR FOUR ORGANIZATIONS: COMMUNITY BAND - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING BEAUTIFUL CONCERT BANK MUSIC ACCESSIBLE TO ALL BY PERFORMING A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND PROMOTING THE GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM BY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO DONATE INSTRUMENTS AND/OR FUNDS FOR REPAIR OF DONATED INSTRUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING INSTRUMENTS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUNG LEARNERS. FROM ITS INCEPTION, THE GIFT OF MUSIC HAS PLACED OVER 450 INSTRUMENTS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUNG LEARNERS. MAGGIE'S FARM THEATER - THE MISION OF MAGGIE'S FARM FREE-RANGE THEATER IS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO GATHER AND ACTUALIZE THE NATURAL NEED TO PERFORM THEATER FOR EACH OTHER. MAGGIE'S FARM FREE-RANGE THEATER CULTIVATES SUSTAINABLE THEATER USING LOCAL TALENT TO CREATE ORIGINAL VIEWPOINTS OF AN AGE-OLD PROCESS. MAGGIE'S FARM THEATER ALSO COLLABORATES WITH THE SLP SENIOR PROGRAM TO PRODUCE BOOKS ALIVE SLP READER'S THEATER IN WHICH THE SENIOR COMMUNITY PRESENTS THEATRICAL ORAL READINGS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. PARK THEATER - THE PARK THEATER COMPANY WAS FORMED IN 2007 WITH THE HELP OF THE FOTA TO MEET THE CITY'S CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING HIGH-CALIBER THEATRICAL/ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES. DURING 2012, FOTA PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND VALIDITY TO THE THEATER. ST LOUIS PARK JR HIGH THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL".
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 26,653
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 40,428
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even if not compensated (see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
JOHN TIESZENClick to see attachmentCO-CHAIR MEM 000.00 0    
SUSAN SCHNECKClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 000.00 0    
EMILY CARNEYClick to see attachmentCO-CHAIR MEM 000.00 0    
SANDRA HICKSClick to see attachmentTREASURER 000.00 0    
GEORGE HAGEMANNClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 000.00 0    
MICHAEL KLEMENTClick to see attachmentCO-CHAIR COM 000.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletMN
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletSUSAN SCHNECK Telephone no. bullet (952) 928-6422
Located at bullet6715 MINNETONKA BLVD 103ST LOUIS PARK,MN ZIP + 4bullet55426
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

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



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2012)


Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description

Additional Data


Software ID:  
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
 
Employer identification number

41-1836794
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 46,447 33,250 39,385 32,849 47,898 199,829
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......   5,875 15,305 13,464 14,097 48,741
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. 46,447 39,125 54,690 46,313 61,995 248,570
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.)           248,570
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 46,447 39,125 54,690 46,313 61,995 248,570
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.).. 46,447 39,125 54,690 46,313 61,995 248,570
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
100.000 %
16
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0 %
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Department of the Treasury
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
 
Employer identification number

41-1836794
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER REVENUE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 FISCAL AGENT ADMIN FEES 1,777 MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 40 TOTAL 1,817
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 475 CONFERENCES/MEETINGS 495 INSURANCE 503 AWARDS AND GRANTS 2,503 PROGRAM/EVENTS ACCESS 13,132 BUSINESS EXPENSES 25 FACILITY AND EQUIPMENT 1,000 OPERATING EXPENSES 2,619 OTHER EXPENSES 306 FISCAL AGENCY ADMIN 364 FISCAL AGENCY REIMBURSE 5,706 TOTAL 27,128
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 0 10,175 TOTAL 0 10,175
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 2,500
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS (FOTA) IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ARTS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING, PROMOTING, AND ENCHANCING THE ARTS IN ST. LOUIS PARK. FOTA CONNECTS PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE ARTS, SHARES ARTS-RELATED INFORMATION AND RESOURCES, AND COORDINATES COMMUNITY ARTS PROGRAMS. FOTA HAS CREATED A TRULY UNIQUE ORGANIZATION THAT IS THE ULTIMATE COMMUNITY ARTS GROUP. IT'S ALL ABOUT BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH THE ARTS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 2012 OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS FRIENDS OF THE ART'S 2012 OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS WAS A SUMMER OF RHYTHMS HEARD THROUGHOUT ST. LOUIS PARK AS WE BROUGHT THE SOUNDS OF DRUMS AND PERCUSSION TO OUR CITY. THERE WERE WORKSHOPS, PERFORMANCES, AND COMMUNITY DRUM CIRCLES. OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS KICKED OFF IN MAY AND RAN THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER ENDING WITH A PERFORMANCE AT WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER AUGUST 30, 2012. OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS BROUGHT DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS TOGETHER TO PARTICIPATE IN A SERIES OF DRUMMING AND PERCUSSION FOCUSED ACTIVITIES. THROUGH OUR TOWN: BEATS AND STREETS, FRIENDS OF THE ARTS WAS ABLE TO EXPAND OUR OUTREACH THROUGH A CREATIVE FORM THAT WAS, ABOVE ALL, ACCESSIBLE AND INCLUSIVE FOR ALL MEMBERS OF THE ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING DRUMMING ACTIVITIES COMPRISED THE COMMUNITY ARTS COMPONENTS FOR BEATS AND STREETS: BEATS AND STREETS WORKSHOPS: THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER OF 2012, SIX ONE-HOUR BEATS AND STREETS WORKSHOPS WERE OFFERED AT KEY COMMUNITY CENTERS IN ST LOUIS PARK. THE WORKSHOPS WERE TAUGHT BY PROFESSIONAL PERCUSSIONIST STAN KIPPER AND CHICO PEREZ, WHO COLLECTIVELY HAVE OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TEACHING AND INSPIRING STUDENTS IN THE ART OF DRUMMING. USING FIVE-GALLON BUCKETS AS DRUMS, PARTICIPANTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE COMMON LANGUAGE OF DRUMMING. THE WORKSHOPS TOOK PLACE AT SIX DIVERSE COMMUNITY PARTNER LOCATIONS. DRUM CIRLES: OUR TOWN BROUGHT WEEKLY DRUM CIRCLES TO THE COMMUNITY IN JULY AT WOLFE PARK AND IN AUGUST AT OAK HILL PARK. DRUM CIRCLES WERE ATTENDED BY PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. THE MAIN OBJECTIVE WAS TO SHARE THE RHYTHM AND GET IN TUNE WITH EACH OTHER. THESE GATHERINGS WERE VERY POPULAR AND A LOT OF FUN. CULTURE DRUM SERIES: EXPOSING THE ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY TO THE WIDE VARIETY OF INSTRUMENTS AND MUSIC, FOUR DIFFERENT GROUPS WERE HIGHLIGHTED AND TOOK THE STAGE AT WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. - THE NEW PRIMITIVES PERFORMED AT THE ICE CREAM SOCIAL AND INSPIRED AUDIENCES TO FOLLOW WHAT FOTA WAS UP TO THE REST OF THE SUMMER. - BATUCADA DO NORTE MARCHED IN THE PARKTACULAR PARADE AND FOLLOWED IT UP WITH A PERFORMANCE ON THE WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER STAGE. - MU DAIKO PRESENTED THEIR EXCITING CONCERT FEATURING TAIKO DRUMMING. - BUCKETS AND TAP SHOES LED AN EXPLOSIVE, HIGH-ENERGY RHYTHMIC PERFORMANCE INVOLVING THE AUDIENCE IN THEIR UNIQUE BLEND OF EXCITEMENT.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 ARTS FOR LIFE: WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS THROUGH OUR ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH ASSURES THAT ANY RESIDENT THAT WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN A CREATIVE ACTIVITY WILL HAVE THE FINANCIAL CAPABILITY. THE ARTS FOR LIFE SCHOLARHIP PROGRAM REMAINS WELL FUNDED AND DISTRIBUTING AWARDS QUARTERLY: 7 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2012 AND 17 INSTRUMENTS WERE REPAIRED AND DONATED.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30 ARTS AND CULTURE: THE ST LOUIS PARK ARTS AND CULTURE GRANT PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS ST LOUIS PARK'S COMMITMENT TO PROMOTING AND INTEGRATING ARTS, CULTURE, AND COMMUNITY AESTHETICS IN ALL CITY INTIATIVES. ALIGNED WITH VISION ST LOUIS PARK, THE GRANT PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE CITY, FOTA, AND THE ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY PRIDE, ENCOURAGE CREATIVE LEARNING, BUILD BRIDGES BETWEEN ARTISTS AND CITY RESIDENTS, AND PROMOTE ARTISTIC PRODUCTION AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCES. TWO GROUPS RECEIVED FUNDING FOR THE 2012 GRANTS: - THE PARK THEATER COMPANY - FOR A FUTURE PRODUCTION - MINNESOTA PUBLIC THEATER - FOR THE PRODUCTION OF SHAKESPEARE'S ROMEO AND JULIET ON FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, AND SUNDAYS IN JULY 2012 AT THE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL AMPHITHEATER.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 ARTS PROMOTION: COMMUNITY ARTS COMMUNICATION: MONTHLY NEWSLETTER "ART TALK" SHOWCASING ARTS ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS HAPPENING IN ST LOUIS PARK. OUR WEBSITE BRINGS ART RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO THE COMMUNITY AND SHOWCASE LOCAL ARTISTS. THE WEBSITE, WWW.SLPFRIENDSOFTHEARTS.ORG, UNDERWENT A BROAD UPDATE IN 2012 WITH IMPORTANT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INTERACTIVE WEBSITE FOR COMMUNITY ARTISTS AND BUSINESSES; UPDATED COMMUNITY CALENDAR AND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS; AN UP TO DATE BLOG WITH INTERESTING ART RELATED TOPICS. OUR LOCAL ART, HELP LOCAL ARTISTS AND HELP BRING ART TO OUR COMMUNITY. ON AN AVERAGE WE RECEIVE 320 EMAILS AND SEND 150 EMAILS PER MONTH. OUR TOWN 2010: VOICES AND VERSES CONTINUES THROUGH QUARTERLY POETRY JAMS EACH RUN BY A DIFFERENT COMMUNITY MEMBER/POET AND TELEVISED BY PARK TV. ATTENDEES SPAN ALL AGE GROUPS AND NEIGHBORHOODS. IN 2012, WE HIGHLIGHTED EIGHT COMMUNITY POETS IN OUR ONLINE NEWSLETTER POETRY CENTER. ST LOUIS PARK CHILDREN'S FIRST ICE CREAM SOCIAL: PROVIDE ENTERTAINMENT AND SUPPORT AT THE ANNUAL EVENT. SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR FOUR ORGANIZATIONS: COMMUNITY BAND - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO MAKING BEAUTIFUL CONCERT BANK MUSIC ACCESSIBLE TO ALL BY PERFORMING A WIDE VARIETY OF MUSIC CONCERTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND PROMOTING THE GIFT OF MUSIC PROGRAM BY ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES TO DONATE INSTRUMENTS AND/OR FUNDS FOR REPAIR OF DONATED INSTRUMENTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PLACING INSTRUMENTS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUNG LEARNERS. FROM ITS INCEPTION, THE GIFT OF MUSIC HAS PLACED OVER 450 INSTRUMENTS INTO THE HANDS OF YOUNG LEARNERS. MAGGIE'S FARM THEATER - THE MISION OF MAGGIE'S FARM FREE-RANGE THEATER IS TO PROVIDE THE OPPORUNITY FOR PEOPLE TO GATHER AND ACTUALIZE THE NATURAL NEED TO PERFORM THEATER FOR EACH OTHER. MAGGIE'S FARM FREE-RANGE THEATER CULTIVATES SUSTAINABLE THEATER USING LOCAL TALENT TO CREATE ORIGINAL VIEWPOINTS OF AN AGE-OLD PROCESS. MAGGIE'S FARM THEATER ALSO COLLABORATES WITH THE SLP SENIOR PROGRAM TO PRODUCE BOOKS ALIVE SLP READER'S THEATER IN WHICH THE SENIOR COMMUNITY PRESENTS THEATRICAL ORAL READINGS OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE. PARK THEATER - THE PARK THEATER COMPANY WAS FORMED IN 2007 WITH THE HELP OF THE FOTA TO MEET THE CITY'S CHALLENGE OF PROVIDING HIGH-CALIBER THEATRICAL/ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES. DURING 2012, FOTA PROVIDED LEADERSHIP AND VALIDITY TO THE THEATER. ST LOUIS PARK JR HIGH THEATER - SERVED AS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE PRODUCTION OF "HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL".
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TY 2012 CompensationExplanation
Name:
ST LOUIS PARK FRIENDS OF THE ARTS
EIN: 41-1836794
Person Name Explanation
JOHN TIESZEN  
SUSAN SCHNECK  
EMILY CARNEY  
SANDRA HICKS  
GEORGE HAGEMANN  
MICHAEL KLEMENT