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Arts Partnership

EIN 26-2507419 · Saint Paul, MN

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS ORGANIZED FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ORDWAY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (THE ORDWAY); THE SAINT PAUL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOCIETY; THE MINNESOTA OPERA; AND THE SCHUBERT CLUB. THE ARTS PARTNERSHIP IS A STRATEGIC ALLIANCE OF FOUR PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENSURES EQUITABLE SHARING AND EFFECTIVE CARE OF THE ORDWAY CENTER FACILITY.

Income
$6.3 million
Spending
$7.1 million
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
17.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 55%
Employees
0
Volunteers
36
Highest pay
$366,372, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 31% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $4.5 million spent. The Arts Partnership concluded active fundraising for the All 4 ONE Campaign, which began in tax year 2018 to strengthen the long-term stability of its four partner organizations. The campaign supported organizational stability and recovery, facility maintenance, technology upgrades, and long-term sustainability. The collaborative framework established through the campaign enabled the four partner organizations to align priorities and implement shared operational initiatives. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, The Arts Partnership distributed $4,495,272 in campaign funds to support the partner organizations. (Expenses $ 68,786 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Through a grant received from the Miami Foundation, The Arts Partnership supports Minnesota Artists' use of the Concert Hall at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts by funding direct expenses of costs incurred by these groups to use the Concert Hall.
  2. $2.0 million spent. One of The Arts Partnership's primary programs is to provide financial support to Partner Organizations that use the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Through its annual fund and endowment draw, The Arts Partnership provides grants to supported organizations to help offset direct expenses associated with their use of Ordway facilities, including rent and related occupancy costs. These grants enable the supported organizations to deliver creative, accessible, and financially sustainable performing arts programming for the community.
  3. $147,560 spent. The Arts Partnership presented and supported ancillary programming in collaboration with its four supported organizations - the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Minnesota Opera, Schubert Club, and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. These activities were designed to advance The Arts Partnership's mission by increasing public awareness of its role as a collaborative steward of the Ordway facility and by expanding access to educational and cultural experiences for the broader community. (Expenses $ 68,786 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) Through a grant received from the Miami Foundation, The Arts Partnership supports Minnesota Artists' use of the Concert Hall at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts by funding direct expenses of costs incurred by these groups to use the Concert Hall.
  4. $68,786 spent. Through a grant received from the Miami Foundation, The Arts Partnership supports Minnesota Artists' use of the Concert Hall at Ordway Center for the Performing Arts by funding direct expenses of costs incurred by these groups to use the Concert Hall.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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