TY 2013 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

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 private foundations)

Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS

generally cannot redact the information on the form.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

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 province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
MINNEAPOLIS, MN554081954

D Employer identification number

41-1000424

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 5,579,464

F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID J FRAHER
2908 HENNEPIN AVENUE NO 200
MINNEAPOLIS,MN554081954

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.ARTSMIDWEST.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1973

M State of legal domicile: MN

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE CREATIVITY, NURTURE CULTURAL LEADERSHIP & ENGAGE PEOPLE IN MEANINGFUL ARTS EXPERIENCES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	20
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	20
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	25
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

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	5,516,372	4,452,577
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,092,249	1,104,059
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,389	1,458
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	314	21,370
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	6,611,324	5,579,464
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	2,326,445	2,708,411
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)	1,556,889	1,530,041
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 140,464
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,545,588	2,412,507
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	6,428,922	6,650,959
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	182,402	-1,071,495
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	7,014,068	5,955,254
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	3,050,124	3,062,805
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	3,963,944	2,892,449

Part II

Signature Block

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.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ............YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

Form 990 (2013)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

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.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.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 3,298,985 including grants of $ 1,425,911 ) (Revenue $ 564,655 )
	PERFORMING ARTSARTS MIDWEST MANAGES FIVE PROGRAMS WHICH CONNECT HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMING ARTISTS TO MIDWEST AND NATIONAL AUDIENCES. ARTS MIDWEST TOURING FUND SUPPORTS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS TOURING IN OUR NINE STATES. ARTS MIDWEST WORLD FEST PRESENTS INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL ENSEMBLES IN WEEK-LONG RESIDENCIES IN SMALLER MIDWEST COMMUNITIES, WHILE CARAVANSERAI PROVIDES ARTISTIC EXPRESSIONS AND CULTURES OF MUSLIM SOCIETIES TO AMERICANS THROUGH PERFORMING AND MEDIA-ARTS RESIDENCIES. ARTS MIDWEST CONFERENCE CONVENES PERFORMING ARTISTS, ARTIST MANAGERS, AND PRESENTERS ENGAGED IN CONNECTING THE PERFORMING ARTS TO AUDIENCES ACROSS THE CENTRAL U.S. SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES SUPPORTS U.S. THEATER COMPANIES PERFORMING SHAKESPEARE FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS. ARTS MIDWEST TOURING FUND ENGAGES PEOPLE IN MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCES WITH THE FINE ARTS OF DANCE, MUSIC, THEATER, AND OTHER PERFORMING ARTS FORMS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MIDWEST. FUNDED ENGAGEMENTS FEATURE PUBLIC PERFORMANCES AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES BY PROFESSIONAL TOURING ARTISTS THAT REACH UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES AND FOSTER EXCHANGES BETWEEN ARTISTS AND MIDWEST COMMUNITIES. IN 2014-2015, ARTS MIDWEST TOURING FUND AWARDED MORE THAN $400,000 TO MORE THAN 165 PRESENTING ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE NINE-STATE REGION.ARTS MIDWEST WORLD FEST CONNECTS SMALL AND MID-SIZED MIDWESTERN COMMUNITIES TO WORLD CULTURES THROUGH WEEK-LONG RESIDENCIES WITH GLOBAL PERFORMERS. ENSEMBLES FROM ISRAEL (BALADINO), CHINA (SHANREN), BRAZIL (PAULO PADILHA AND GROUP), AND QUEBEC (LE VENT DU NORD) ARE CONDUCTING WEEK-LONG RESIDENCIES CONSISTING OF PUBLIC CONCERTS, SCHOOL CONCERTS, AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN THE FOLLOWING NINE MIDWEST COMMUNITIES: SISSETON, SD; GRAND FORKS, ND; BEMIDJI, MN; ORANGE CITY, IA; DEKALB, IL; MEDINA, OH; MIDLAND, MI; HANOVER, IN; AND RICE LAKE/CUMBERLAND/BARRON/SHELL LAKE, WI.THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ARTS ENRICHMENT WHILE INSPIRING MULTICULTURAL OUTREACH, AWARENESS, AND APPRECIATION. IN EACH TWO YEAR CYCLE, WE SERVE APPROXIMATELY 95,000 STUDENTS AND 15,000 ADULTS THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 70 PERFORMANCES AND 360 EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. "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 2013-2014 SEASON FEATURED THE DIVERSE CULTURES OF CONTEMPORARY TURKEY. FOUR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES HOSTED TWO MUSICAL RESIDENCIES FEATURING TURKISH ENSEMBLES OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK AND AYSNENUR KOLIVAR AND ONE FILM RESIDENCY. ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED LIED CENTER OF KANSAS (LAWRENCE, KS); JACKLIN ARTS & CULTURAL CENTER (POST FALLS, ID); OUTNORTH CONTEMPORARY ART HOUSE (ANCHORAGE, AK); AND CENTRUM (PORT TOWNSEND, WA). OVER THE COURSE OF THE PERFORMANCE SEASON, THE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS REACHED OVER 8,850 YOUTH AND ADULTS THROUGH 44 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, 43 COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES, AND 17 PUBLIC PERFORMANCES.THE ARTS MIDWEST CONFERENCE IS THE PREEMINENT BOOKING AND EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR THE MIDWEST PERFORMING ARTS INDUSTRY. THE 26TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE WAS HELD IN AUSTIN, TEXAS FROM SEPTEMBER 912, 2013; IT SERVED 1,001 PERFORMING ARTISTS, MANAGERS, AND AGENTS; PERFORMING ARTS PRESENTERS/VENUES; AND ARTS ADMINISTRATORS FROM 42 STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, FIVE CANADIAN PROVINCES, AND THE COUNTRIES OF CHINA, AUSTRIA, FRANCE, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. EACH YEAR THE FOUR-DAY ARTS MIDWEST CONFERENCE PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK, LEARN, AND EXPERIENCE LIVE PERFORMING ARTS.ARTS MIDWEST'S EXPERTISE CONTINUES TO BE RECOGNIZED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS (NEA), WHICH HAS ENTRUSTED THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND ON-GOING MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR NEA PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES, WHICH SUPPORTS THEATER COMPANIES BRINGING PROFESSIONAL PRODUCTIONS OF SHAKESPEARE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY; AND NEA JAZZ MASTERS LIVE, WHICH PRESENTS HIGHLY-ESTEEMED NEA JAZZ MASTERS TO AUDIENCES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,548,348 including grants of $ 1,012,500 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	LITERARY ARTSARTS MIDWEST MANAGES THE BIG READ, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO REVITALIZE THE ROLE OF LITERATURE IN AMERICAN CULTURE AND TO INSPIRE CITIZENS TO READ FOR PLEASURE AND ENRICHMENT, ON BEHALF OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS. THE BIG READ SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN DEVELOPING COMMUNITY-WIDE READING PROGRAMS WHICH ENCOURAGE READING AND PARTICIPATION BY DIVERSE AUDIENCES. ORGANIZATIONS SELECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BIG READ RECEIVE A GRANT, ACCESS TO ONLINE TRAINING RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT WIDESPREAD COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. EACH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LASTS APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH AND INCLUDES A KICK-OFF CELEBRATION TO LAUNCH THE PROGRAM LOCALLY; MAJOR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES DEVOTED SPECIFICALLY TO THE BOOK (E.G., PANEL DISCUSSIONS, AUTHOR READINGS, ETC.); EVENTS USING THE BOOK AS A POINT OF DEPARTURE (E.G., FILM SCREENINGS, THEATRICAL READINGS); AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS IN DIVERSE LOCATIONS AND AIMED AT A WIDE RANGE OF AUDIENCES. IN 2013-2014, 77 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (INCLUDING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS, MUSEUMS, UNIVERSITIES, AND LIBRARIES) AND MUNICIPALITIES REPRESENTING 33 STATES RECEIVED GRANTS TOTALING $1,000,000 TO HOST BIG READ PROGRAMS BETWEEN SEPTEMBER 2013 AND JUNE 2014. EACH COMMUNITY FOCUSED ON ONE OF 34 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 $ 843,581 including grants of $ 270,000 ) (Revenue $ 167,966 )
	LEARNING INITIATIVESARTSLAB STRENGTHENS THE IMPACT OF ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT. OVER A TWO-YEAR PERIOD, ARTSLAB PROVIDES INTENSIVE TRAINING, MENTORSHIP, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CULTURAL LEADERS IN THE MIDWEST - STRENGTHENING NONPROFIT ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL METRO AREA, WESTERN MINNESOTA, AND NORTH AND SOUTH DAKOTA. ARTSLAB IS ROOTED IN THE BELIEF THAT THE ARTS ARE ESSENTIAL TO A MIDWEST FILLED WITH VIBRANT COMMUNITIES, COMPETITIVE INDUSTRIES, AND STRONG ECONOMIES. ARTSLAB IS SUPPORTED BY BUSH FOUNDATION, F. R. BIGELOW FOUNDATION, MARDAG FOUNDATION, THE MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION, THE SAINT PAUL FOUNDATION, AND UNITED ARTS FUND.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 223,895 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 371,438 )
	VISUAL ARTS AND REGIONAL ACTIVITIESWITHIN THE VISUAL ARTS, ARTS MIDWEST CONTINUED ITS COLLABORATION WITH THE MINNESOTA MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART TO TOUR THE WORKS OF ACCLAIMED NATIVE AMERICAN ARTIST, GEORGE MORRISON. BEGINNING SUMMER 2013, THE EXHIBITION, MODERN SPIRIT: THE ART OF GEORGE MORRISON, TRAVELLED TO PLAINS ART MUSEUM IN FARGO, ND; EITELJORG MUSEUM IN INDIANAPOLIS, IN; SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN IN NEW YORK CITY, NY; HEARD MUSEUM IN PHOENIX, AZ; AND WILL CONCLUDE IN MAY, 2015 AT THE MINNESOTA HISTORY CENTER IN ST.PAUL, MN. THE FIRST COMPLETE RETROSPECTIVE OF HIS CAREER TO TOUR NATIONALLY, THE EXHIBITION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND GALLERY GUIDES AS WELL AS A CATALOGUE PUBLISHED THROUGH THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA.IN 2014, ARTS MIDWEST CONCLUDED A TOUR OF THE EXHIBITION, IDENTITY AND THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPE: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF WING YOUNG HUIE, TO CITIES ACROSS CHINA. PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY IN BEIJING, THE 60-IMAGE EXHIBITION ILLUSTRATES THE CHANGING CULTURAL LANDSCAPE OF MINNESOTA AND THE UNITED STATES, AND THE POSSIBILITIES AND POSITIVE EVERYDAY REALITIES OF AMERICAN DIVERSITY. SINCE SUMMER 2011, THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN PRESENTED IN ARTS, CULTURAL, AND EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS IN BEIJING, XI'AN, DALIAN, WUHAN, GUANGZHOU, HANGZHOU, SHANGHAI, HARBIN, CHENGDU, GUIYANG, CHONGQING, AND NANCHANG. THE ARTIST ALSO TRAVELED TO CONDUCT OUTREACH ACTIVITIES IN BEIJING, HARBIN, AND GUANGZHOU. IN TOTAL MORE THAN 330,000 PEOPLE THROUGHOUT CHINA EXPERIENCED THE WORKS OF THIS ACCLAIMED PHOTOGRAPHER.FROM 2012-2014, ARTS MIDWEST AND OUR SISTER REGIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATION, SOUTH ARTS, PARTNERED TO PRESENT SOME OF OUR NATION'S GREATEST QUILTMAKERS TO INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES. THE RESULTING EXHIBITION, THE SUM OF MANY PARTS: 25 QUILTMAKERS FROM 21ST-CENTURY AMERICA, SHOWCASES THE WORK OF A CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN ARTIST FROM EACH STATE IN ARTS MIDWEST'S AND SOUTH ARTS' REGIONS, AS WELL AS THE STATE OF HAWAII. THESE EXTRAORDINARY EXAMPLES OF AMERICA'S DIVERSE QUILTING TRADITIONS TOURED TO SIX CITIES ACROSS CHINA: SHANGHAI, KUNMING, NANNING, DALIAN, WUHAN, AND BEIJING. AFTER RETURNING TO THE UNITED STATES, THE FULL EXHIBITION WAS ALSO PRESENTED IN DES MOINES, IOWA. THE EXHIBITION OFFERED CHINESE AUDIENCES MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT WITH THE AMERICAN ARTISTS AND THEIR WORKS, INCLUDING PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES BY THE FEATURED QUILTERS AND SYMPOSIA WITH TEXTILE EXPERTS. THE SUM OF MANY PARTS: 25 QUILTMAKERS IN 21ST-CENTURY AMERICA, IS A PROGRAM CONCEIVED AND SPONSORED BY THE UNITED STATES EMBASSY-BEIJING. THE EXHIBITION AND ITS TOUR THROUGHOUT THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA HAS BEEN JOINTLY DEVELOPED AND MANAGED BY ARTS MIDWEST AND SOUTH ARTS, WITH ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE GREAT LAKES QUILT CENTER AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY. THE EXHIBITION'S PRESENTATION IN IOWA WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE IOWA ARTS COUNCIL AND STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM OF IOWA.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 223,895 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 371,438 )
4e	Total program service expenses5,914,809

Form 990 (2013)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment

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Yes

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..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. 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........

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............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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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

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

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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.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

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

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11b

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

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11c

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

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11d

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

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

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Yes

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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment

14b

Yes

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV Click to see attachment

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment

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 (see instructions)....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or 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

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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

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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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

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

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

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 direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................

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........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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...

35b

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.............

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

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 ..................

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)

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

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)?..........................

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.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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 as charitable contributions?...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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?....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

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?............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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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 or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

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? .................

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? .

Yes

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, 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

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

MN , IL , MI , NY , CA , IN , OH , ND , WI , IA , SD

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 made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBullet

JOE KEEGAN2908 HENNEPIN AVE SOUTH SUITE 200MINNEAPOLISMN554081954 (612) 341-0755

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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.

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.

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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(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
(A) Name and Title
(1) PETER CAPELL........................................................................ CHAIR	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) CYNDI PEDERSON........................................................................ VICE CHAIR	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) SYLVIA KAUFMAN........................................................................ SECRETARY	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) BRUCE BERNBERG........................................................................ TREASURER	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) BRIAN BONDE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(6) JOHN BRACEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(7) GILBERTO CARDENAS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(8) SANDRA CLARK........................................................................ 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) HELYN GOLDENBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(12) MATTHEW HARRIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(13) DENNIS HOLUB........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(14) EMILY MALTZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(15) RHODA PIERCE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(16) KYMM POLLACK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(17) ASHWINI RAMASWAMY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0

Form 990 (2013)

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(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
(A) Name and Title
(18) BRIAN TIEMANN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) MICHAEL VINSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) MATTHEW WALLACE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(21) JAN WEBB........................................................................ DIRECTOR	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(22) DAVID J FRAHER........................................................................ PRESIDENT & CEO	50.00 .......................		X		160,858	0	19,933
(23) SUSAN CHANDLER........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................			X	112,320	0	14,484

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	273,178	0	34,417

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

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 ..............

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP220 SOUTH SIXTH STREET SUITE 300MINNEAPOLISMN55402	ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES	142,579




2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1

Form 990 (2013)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		4,242,402

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		210,175

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$		16,132
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			4,452,577
			Business Code
2a	ARTS MIDWEST CONFERENC		711300	564,655	564,655
b	STATE ARTS AGENCY DUES		900099	371,438			371,438
c	ARTSLAB		711130	167,966	167,966
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			1,104,059
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			1,458			1,458
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(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)..........
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..
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...
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..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE		900099	21,370			21,370
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			21,370
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			5,579,464	732,621	0	394,266

Form 990 (2013)

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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............

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 United States. See Part IV, line 21	2,708,411	2,708,411
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	193,981	100,870	79,532	13,579
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	1,058,634	666,360	314,509	77,765
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	64,271	40,795	18,518	4,958
9	Other employee benefits .......	131,289	73,558	48,547	9,184
10	Payroll taxes ...........	81,866	51,208	24,529	6,129
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	11,001	6,376	4,625
c	Accounting ...........	115,979	70,706	36,813	8,460
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........	863,687	721,358	142,329
12	Advertising and promotion ....	51,168	51,168
13	Office expenses .......	99,884	68,507	29,625	1,752
14	Information technology ......	34,029	31,217	2,812
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	141,948	86,538	45,055	10,355
17	Travel ............	523,295	414,110	103,556	5,629
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	321,757	275,210	46,389	158
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	24,308	14,820	7,715	1,773
23	Insurance ..............	8,365	976	7,389
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	EDUCATION MATERIALS	150,448	150,448
b	MEMBERSHIPS	10,346	1,915	7,721	710
c	PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO	6,230	2,911	3,307	12
d	COST ALLOCATION	0	343,242	-343,242	0
e	All other expenses	50,062	34,105	15,957
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	6,650,959	5,914,809	595,686	140,464
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............				1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,121,132	2	2,213,944
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........			4,650,228	3	3,549,712
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			75,585	4	51,003
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L ..................
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) 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 ..........			121,311	9	106,794
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	383,698
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	349,897	45,812	10c	33,801
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)......			7,014,068	16	5,955,254
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			231,772	17	248,137
18	Grants payable .................			2,373,544	18	2,379,170
19	Deferred revenue ................			444,808	19	435,498
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Loans and other 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 (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................				25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			3,050,124	26	3,062,805
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			1,808,621	27	1,816,584
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........			2,155,323	28	1,075,865
29	Permanently restricted net assets ...........				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........			3,963,944	33	2,892,449
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			7,014,068	34	5,955,254

Form 990 (2013)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

5,579,464

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

6,650,959

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-1,071,495

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

3,963,944

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

2,892,449

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

Yes

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.

Yes

Form 990 (2013)

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

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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.

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow

See separate instructions.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Non-functionally integrated

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

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)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of monetary support


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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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)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....	7,418,613	6,318,979	7,009,949	5,516,372	4,452,577	30,716,490
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	7,418,613	6,318,979	7,009,949	5,516,372	4,452,577	30,716,490
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)..						1,463,495
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						29,252,995

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	7,418,613	6,318,979	7,009,949	5,516,372	4,452,577	30,716,490
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	1,471	5,551	3,384	2,389	1,458	14,253
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.)..	8,330	2,992	3,277	314	21,370	36,283
11	Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).						30,767,026

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

5,121,266

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

Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

95.080 %

Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

96.450 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2013. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization ..................................................... right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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) 2013

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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)		(a) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(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) 2009	(b) 2010	(c) 2011	(d) 2012	(e) 2013	(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.)..

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

Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2013. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ........ right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Name of the organization

ARTS MIDWEST INC

Employer identification number

41-1000424

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year ......................... 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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, 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) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Name of organization ARTS MIDWEST INC

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Name of organization ARTS MIDWEST INC

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(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) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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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
that total 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

$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Additional Data

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Software Version:

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet

Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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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 ........

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? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can 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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ....................	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................

Yes No

In Part XIII, 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.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), 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

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 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?........

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............	183,549	177,591	5,958
d	Equipment ................	200,149	172,306	27,843
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				33,801

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1	5,579,464
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 XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	5,579,464
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 XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5	5,579,464

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	6,650,959
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 XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................		2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................		3	6,650,959
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 XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................		4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5	6,650,959

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART X, LINE 2:	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 INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IN 2014 AND 2013. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR TAX YEARS 2011 THROUGH 2014.

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PART X, LINE 2:

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 INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IN 2014 AND 2013. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION IS OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR TAX YEARS 2011 THROUGH 2014.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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. Right pointing arrow large image

Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

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.

For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and

other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used

to award the grants or assistance? ...............................

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) Region		(b) Number of offices in the region	(c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region	(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 and investments in region
	NORTH AMERICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	ENSEMBLES	88,316
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	ENSEMBLES/TRAVEL COSTS	65,670
	MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	ENSEMBLES	102,539
	EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	TRAVEL COSTS	2,438
	EUROPE	0	0	PROGRAM SERVICES	ENSEMBLES	121,206












3a	Sub-total .....	0	0			380,169
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...	0	0			0
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0			380,169

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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. Part II can be duplicated 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 non-cash assistance	(h) Description of non-cash assistance	(i) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)

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

Enter total number of other organizations or entities ....................... MediumBullet

Schedule F (Form 990) 2013

Schedule F (Form 990) 2013Page 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.

Part III can be duplicated 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) 2013

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

Schedule F (Form 990) 2013

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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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.
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Attach to Form 990
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2013

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
ARTS MIDWEST INC

Employer identification number
41-1000424

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ....................................

Yes No

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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) 7 STAGES THEATRE 1105 EUCLID AVENUE ATLANTA,GA303071925	58-1372363	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(2) A NOISE WITHIN 3352 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD PASADENA,CA911073111	95-4443878	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(3) ACTORS' SHAKESPEARE PROJECT INC 191 HIGHLAND AVENUE SUITE 2B SOMERVILLE,MA021431544	20-0815685	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(4) ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE INC 316 WEST MAIN STREET LOUISVILLE,KY402022916	61-0645030	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(5) ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND 7029 FRERET STREET NEW ORLEANS,LA701185549	72-0423889	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(6) AFRICAN-AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 762 FULTON STREET SUITE 306 SAN FRANCISCO,CA941024119	94-3192980	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(7) ALABAMA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC ONE FESTIVAL DRIVE MONTGOMERY,AL361174605	63-0652734	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(8) AMERICAN PLAYERS THEATRE OF WISCONSIN INC PO BOX 819 SPRING GREEN,WI535888036	39-1583361	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(9) AMERICAN SHAKESPEARE CENTER 20 SOUTH NEW STREET 4TH FLOOR STAUNTON,VA244014308	54-1487955	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(10) AMHERST GLEBE ARTS RESPONSE INC PO BOX 117 CLIFFORD,VA245330117	06-1790232	501(C)(3)	9,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(11) AQUILA THEATRE COMPANY 51 BEDFORD ROAD SUITE 10 KATONAH,NY105362135	57-1069546	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(12) ARTREACH ST CROIX 224 NORTH 4TH STREET STILLWATER,MN550824807	41-1758837	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(13) ATLANTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC 130 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NORTHWEST ATLANTA,GA303051380	58-0566162	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(14) ATTLEBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY 74 NORTH MAIN STREET ATTLEBORO,MA027032218	04-6001378	170(C)(1)	10,300	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(15) BILLINGS FAMILY YMCA - THE WRITER'S VOICE 402 NORTH 32ND BILLINGS,MT591011215	81-0229386	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(16) BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE 226 CENTER STREET BLOOMSBURG,PA178151752	23-2066731	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(17) BRONX COUNCIL ON THE ARTS 1738 HONE AVENUE BRONX,NY104611403	13-2601303	501(C)(3)	11,200	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(18) BROWARD PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 100 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE FORT LAUDERDALE,FL333011830	59-2224746	501(C)(3)	20,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(19) CALIFORNIA SHAKESPEARE THEATER 701 HEINZ AVENUE BERKELEY,CA947102732	51-0169452	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(20) CENTER FOR HOLOCAUST HUMAN RIGHTS & GENOCIDE EDUCATION 765 NEWMAN SPRINGS ROAD LINCROFT,NJ077381543	46-1050829	501(C)(3)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(21) CINCINNATI SHAKESPEARE COMPANY 719 RACE STREET CINCINNATI,OH452024304	31-1413229	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(22) CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS 201 NORTH FIGUEROA STREET SUITE 1400 LOS ANGELES,CA900122623	95-6000735	170(C)(1)	17,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(23) CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA 7368 ARCHIBALD AVENUE RANCHO CUCAMONGA,CA917301401	95-3213002	170(C)(1)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(24) COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL 501 MAIN STREET COLUMBUS,MS397030869	64-0628609	501(C)(3)	11,800	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(25) COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY 800 ALLEGHENY AVENUE PITTSBURGH,PA152331804	25-6075057	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(26) CONTRA COSTA COUNTY LIBRARY 1750 OAK PARK BOULEVARD PLEASANT HILL,CA945234497	94-6000509	170(C)(1)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(27) CORONA PUBLIC LIBRARY 650 SOUTH MAIN STREET CORONA,CA928823417	95-6000697	170(C)(1)	12,800	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(28) COUNTY OF ESCAMBIA 239 NORTH SPRING STREET PENSACOLA,FL325024825	59-6000598	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(29) CROMAINE DISTRICT LIBRARY 3688 NORTH HARTLAND ROAD HARTLAND,MI483530308	38-3274706	501(C)(3)	9,600	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(30) CSC REPERTORY LTD 136 EAST 13TH STREET NEW YORK,NY100035306	23-7025308	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(31) DEKALB PUBLIC LIBRARY 309 OAK STREET DEKALB,IL601153369	36-6005846	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(32) EPIC THEATRE CENTER INC 55 WEST 39TH STREET SUITE 302 NEW YORK,NY100240720	52-2303451	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(33) FAIRBANKS SHAKESPEARE THEATRE PO BOX 73447 FAIRBANKS,AK997073447	94-3220888	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(34) FISHTRAP INC PO BOX 38 ENTERPRISE,OR978280038	93-1075971	501(C)(3)	12,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(35) FRESNO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2420 MARIPOSA STREET FRESNO,CA937212204	94-6000512	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(36) FRIENDS OF THE HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY 500 HAZEL AVENUE HOMER,AK996037849	92-0092030	501(C)(3)	9,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(37) GALESBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY 40 EAST SIMMONS STREET GALESBURG,IL614014515	37-6001163	170(C)(1)	9,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(38) GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 593 COLUMBUS AVENUE NEW YORK,NY100241904	13-1893908	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(39) GOLDEN ISLES ARTS AND HUMANITIES ASSOCIATION 1530 NEWCASTLE STREET BRUNSWICK,GA315206805	58-1822047	501(C)(3)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(40) GUTHRIE THEATER FOUNDATION 818 SOUTH 2ND STREET MINNEAPOLIS,MN554151252	41-0854160	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(41) HARTFORD STAGE COMPANY 50 CHURCH STREET HARTFORD,CT061031201	06-0790484	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(42) HENLEY STREET THEATRE COMPANY PO BOX 7265 RICHMOND,VA23221	20-8342318	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(43) HOPE COLLEGE PO BOX 9000 HOLLAND,MI494229000	38-1381271	501(C)(3)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(44) IDAHO SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL INC PO BOX 9365 BOISE,ID837079365	82-0316246	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(45) INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY 220 EAST MAPLE INDEPENDENCE,KS673013810	48-6044540	170(C)(1)	9,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(46) INDIANA REPERTORY THEATRE 140 WEST WASHINGTON STREET INDIANAPOLIS,IN462043465	35-1186290	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(47) INDIANAPOLIS-MARION COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION INC 2450 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET INDIANAPOLIS,IN462066134	23-7016089	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(48) IRVING PUBLIC LIBRARY 801 WEST IRVING BOULEVARD IRVING,TX750602845	75-6000566	170(C)(1)	17,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(49) KANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL 112 SOUTHWEST 6TH AVENUE SUITE 210 TOPEKA,KS666033895	48-0800085	501(C)(3)	7,200	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(50) KOSCIUSKO LITERACY SERVICES INC 201 NORTH UNION STREET WARSAW,IN465802724	35-1900716	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(51) LEWIS & CLARK LIBRARY 120 SOUTH LAST CHANCE GULCH HELENA,MT596014165	81-0398318	170(C)(1)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(52) MARYLAND PUBLIC TELEVISION FOUNDATION 11767 OWINGS MILLS BOULEVARD SUITE 2 OWINGS MILLS,MD211171499	52-6002033	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(53) MASSILLON MUSEUM 121 LINCOLN WAY EAST MASSILLON,OH446466633	34-6001833	501(C)(3)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(54) MERCANTILE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK 17 EAST 47TH STREET NEW YORK,NY100171920	13-1624084	501(C)(3)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(55) MISSOULA PUBLIC LIBRARY 301 EAST MAIN STREET MISSOULA,MT598024735	81-6001397	170(C)(1)	17,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(56) MONO COUNTY FREE LIBRARY 400 SIERRA PARK ROAD MAMMOTH LAKES,CA935461120	77-0109666	170(C)(1)	9,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(57) MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY PO BOX 174120 BOZEMAN,MT597174120	81-6001649	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(58) MONTCLAIR PUBLIC LIBRARY 50 SOUTH FULLERTON AVENUE MONTCLAIR,NJ070422629	22-6002098	170(C)(1)	9,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(59) MUSCOGEE COUNTY FRIENDS OF LIBRARIES 3000 MACON ROAD COLUMBUS,GA319062201	31-1596861	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(60) NEBRASKA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 2500 CALIFORNIA PLAZA OMAHA,NE681780133	47-0699092	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(61) NEW ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY 1 LIBRARY PLAZA NEW ROCHELLE,NY108016346	04-3668924	170(C)(1)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(62) NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY 600 NORTH GRAND AVENUE TAHLEQUAH,OK744642301	73-6017987	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(63) OHIO ARTS PRESENTERS NETWORK PO BOX 10606 COLUMBUS,OH432013232	31-0988109	501(C)(3)	5,000	N/A	N/A	ARTS MIDWEST TOURING FUND
(64) OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION 15 SOUTH PIONEER STREET ASHLAND,OR975202749	93-0407022	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(65) OWEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1370 HIGHWAY 22 EAST OWENTON,KY403599096	61-0476697	170(C)(1)	7,600	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(66) PALO ALTO CHILDREN'S THEATRE 1305 MIDDLEFIELD ROAD PALO ALTO,CA943013349	94-6000389	170(C)(1)	9,600	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(67) PARAMOUNT ARTS CENTER INC 1300 WINCHESTER AVENUE ASHLAND,KY411011546	61-1181883	501(C)(3)	17,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(68) PARK SQUARE THEATRE COMPANY 408 ST PETER STREET SUITE 110 SAINT PAUL,MN551029700	41-1280683	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(69) PENNYROYAL ARTS COUNCIL INC PO BOX 1038 HOPKINSVILLE,KY422411038	31-0922296	501(C)(3)	12,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(70) PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM FOUNDATION 300 NORMAN CENTER COURT NORMAN,OK730727133	01-0946757	501(C)(3)	11,200	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(71) POUGHKEEPSIE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT 93 MARKET STREET POUGHKEEPSIE,NY126014029	14-1701733	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(72) PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION OF EASTHAMPTON 9 PARK STREET EASTHAMPTON,MA010272127	04-6054363	501(C)(3)	7,200	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(73) QUINCY PUBLIC LIBRARY 526 JERSEY STREET QUINCY,IL623013927	37-6000383	170(C)(1)	9,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(74) RESEARCH FOUNDATION OF STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK E230 THOMPSON HALL FREDONIA,NY140631127	14-1368361	509(A)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(75) RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 311 NORTH 5TH STREET CAMDEN,NJ081021405	22-6001086	509(A)	13,500	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(76) SACRAMENTO THEATRE COMPANY 1419 H STREET SACRAMENTO,CA958141901	94-1347081	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(77) SALT LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 210 EAST 400 SOUTH SALT LAKE CITY,UT841112804	37-1424781	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(78) SAN LEANDRO PUBLIC LIBRARY 300 ESTUDILLO AVENUE SAN LEANDRO,CA945774783	94-6000421	170(C)(1)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(79) SEATTLE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PO BOX 19595 SEATTLE,WA981091595	91-1512717	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(80) SHAKESPEARE & COMPANY INC 70 KEMBLE STREET LENOX,MA012402813	04-2666826	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(81) SHAKESPEARE AT PLAY 328 NORTH BRIGHTON STREET BURBANK,CA915062104	95-4870362	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(82) SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL LA INC 1238 WEST 1ST STREET LOS ANGELES,CA900265831	13-3167013	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(83) SHAKESPEARE THEATRE 516 8TH STREET SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON,DC200032834	52-1405988	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(84) SHAKESPEARE-SAN FRANCISCO PO BOX 460937 SAN FRANCISCO,CA941460937	94-2867269	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(85) SOCIEDAD LATINA INC 1530 TREMONT STREET ROXBURY CROSSING,MA021202929	04-2678255	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(86) SOFAB INSTITUTE 1609 ORETHA C HALEY BOULEVARD NEW ORLEANS,LA701131310	33-1081281	501(C)(3)	12,700	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(87) SOUTHERN UTAH UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 351 WEST CENTER STREET CEDAR CITY,UT847202470	87-6000481	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(88) SPOKANE COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT 4322 NORTH ARGONNE ROAD SPOKANE,WA992121868	91-1189425	170(C)(1)	11,200	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(89) STATEN ISLAND OUTLOUD 350 RICHMOND TERRACE SUITE 2B STATEN ISLAND,NY103011516	27-1531761	501(C)(3)	6,200	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(90) STORYTELLING ARTS CENTER OF THE SOUTHEAST PO BOX 2154 LAURINBURG,NC283532154	26-1131926	501(C)(3)	9,700	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(91) TENNESSEE SHAKESPEARE COMPANY PO BOX 382143 GERMANTOWN,TN381832143	26-2113887	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(92) TERMINAL RADIO INC DBA KCHU PO BOX 467 VALDEZ,AK996860467	92-0088295	501(C)(3)	14,900	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(93) THE BARTER FOUNDATION INC PO BOX 867 ABINGDON,VA242120867	54-6000120	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(94) THE CENTER FOR LITERATURE AND THEATER MIAMI DADE COLLEGE 300 NORTHEAST SECOND AVENUE SUITE 4102 MIAMI,FL331322204	59-1210485	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(95) THE LOWER EASTSIDE GIRLS CLUB OF NEW YORK 101 AVENUE D SUITE 12E NEW YORK,NY100095446	13-3942063	501(C)(3)	17,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(96) THE NASHVILLE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 161 RAINS AVENUE NASHVILLE,TN37203	58-1807951	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(97) THE PENNSYLVANIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL AT DESALES UNIVERSITY 2755 STATION AVENUE CENTER VALLEY,PA180349565	23-2655672	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(98) THE PIRATE'S ALLEY FAULKNER SOCIETY INC 624 PIRATES ALLEY NEW ORLEANS,LA701163233	72-1196493	501(C)(3)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(99) THE PORTER MEMORIAL LIBRARY ASSOCIATION 92 COURT STREET MACHIAS,ME046542102	51-0183477	501(C)(3)	6,500	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(100) THE RIDGEFIELD PLAYHOUSE FOR MOVIES AND THE PERFORMING ARTS INC 80 EAST RIDGE ROAD RIDGEFIELD,CT068774623	06-1463501	501(C)(3)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(101) THE SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NEW JERSEY 3 VREELAND ROAD FLORHAM PARK,NJ079321505	22-1962163	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(102) THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS BOSTON 100 MORRISSEY BOULEVARD BOSTON,MA021253393	04-3167352	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(103) THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN 1201 WEST UNIVERSITY DRIVE EDINBURG,TX785392999	74-6002942	107(B)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(104) THE WAREHOUSE THEATRE 37 AUGUSTA STREET GREENVILLE,SC296013501	57-0609773	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(105) THE WILL GEER THEATRICUM BOTANICUM PO BOX 1222 TOPANGA,CA90290	23-7369475	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(106) THEATER AT MONMOUTH PO BOX 385 MONMOUTH,ME042590385	01-0287022	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(107) TOPEKA AND SHAWNEE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 1515 SOUTHWEST 10TH AVENUE TOPEKA,KS666041374	48-6028929	501(C)(3)	12,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(108) TOWSON UNIVERSITY 8000 YORK ROAD TOWSON,MD212520001	52-0939453	170(C)(1)	12,700	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(109) TROY UNIVERSITY 600 UNIVERSITY AVENUE TROY,AL360820003	63-6001102	501(C)(3)	13,700	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(110) TRUSTEES OF AMHERST COLLEGE 201 EAST CAPITOL STREET SOUTHEAST WASHINGTON,DC200091004	04-2103542	501(C)(3)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(111) UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-DOWNTOWN 1 MAIN STREET HOUSTON,TX770021014	74-6001399	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(112) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL 104 AIRPORT DRIVE SUITE 2200 CB 1350 CHAPEL HILL,NC275995023	56-6001393	509(A)	25,000	N/A	N/A	SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES
(113) UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE LIBRARY 900 WOOD ROAD KENOSHA,WI531441133	39-6006492	170(C)(1)	15,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(114) WASHINGTON PAVILION OF ARTS AND SCIENCE 301 SOUTH MAIN AVENUE SIOUX FALLS,SD571046311	46-0435791	501(C)(3)	7,000	N/A	N/A	ARTS MIDWEST TOURING FUND
(115) WAUKESHA PUBLIC LIBRARY 321 WISCONSIN AVENUE WAUKESHA,WI531864713	39-6005642	170(C)(1)	14,400	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ
(116) WICHITA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION 223 SOUTH MAIN WICHITA,KS672023715	48-6000653	509(A)	16,000	N/A	N/A	THE BIG READ

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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated 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. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 2:	FINAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED FROM THE GRANTEE BEFORE THEY RECEIVE FINAL PAYMENT. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS SITE VISITS TO A SAMPLE OF 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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet

See separate instructions.
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Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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2013

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

ARTS MIDWEST INC

Employer identification number

41-1000424

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(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 as deferred in prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(1)DAVID J FRAHERPRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	156,180 0	0 0	4,678 0	10,709 0	9,224 0	180,791 0	0 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A	DAVID J. FRAHER - $1,091 - 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.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

ARTS MIDWEST INC

Employer identification number

41-1000424

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 PRESIDENT & CEO 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 PRESIDENT & CEO 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 PRESIDENT & CEO. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO SET THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO: (1) FOR THE PURPOSE OF SETTING THE PRESIDENT & CEO'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 PRESIDENT & CEO. 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 PRESIDENT & CEO LAST INCLUDED REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONTEMPORANEOUS SUBSTANTIATION IN 2014. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELEGATES TO THE PRESIDENT & CEO 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.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 721,358. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 142,329. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 863,687.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................	Yes	No
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, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................	Yes	No
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)..............................	Yes	No
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, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................	Yes	No
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)....................................	Yes	No
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)................................................	Yes	No