Kulture Klub Collaborative
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of Kulture Klub Collaborative is to provide a safe consistent space for youth experiencing homelessness to freely enjoy access to the arts. At KKC we believe that everyone is an artist. We expose, educate, and empower youth through quality multidisciplinary art experiences. We use art and creativity as a positive force in their lives for personal growth, social justice, actionable compassion, and community improvement
- Income
- $388,636
- Spending
- $284,504
- Spent on programs
- 65%
- Reserves
- 2.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 54%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 5
- Highest pay
- $20,572, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 27% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 69% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1565% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
18 of 254 of 4 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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)
- $10,303 spent. Breaking Barriers with AI: AI Technology and training is not an art and music tool that is easily accessible to homeless youth. It can be cost-prohibitive, as most homeless youth do not have access to necessary hardware, software, and training. Because AI is currently a major emerging art technology, it is critical for emerging artists to learn its implications and how to use it. This is particularly important for homeless youth, who often struggle to stay up-to-date on art and technology trends that can provide meaningful knowledge and economic opportunity. Over the course of the residency we introduced the youth to the process of creating a 3-5 minute music video using AI and 3D software, animation software, and animation characters, backgrounds, and HDRI worlds. Each youth created their own unique videos and characters, and were able to access the programming at whatever level felt comfortable to them. We provided multiple ways to engage ranging from simple character animation to full-on video production and allowed youth to select a participation style that matched their learning and engagement levels. Youth and the teaching artist also produced three AI music videos tutorials and four "4TheKulture" video podcasts for the KKC YouTube channel. We are proud to say we served 116 youth and were able to produce some amazing work from them.
- $7,402 spent. Capturing Homelessness: Shining Light on Our Perspectives Photography Project. 54 youth participated in this program which aimed to raise awareness and understanding of the challenges faced by homeless youth. Participants received instruction in photography skills and they explored their surroundings to capture moments that resonate with their experiences. They presented their work to friends, family, and interested parties sharing their personal reflections and thoughts in Kulture Klub's gallery space. This project was designed for youth experiencing homelessness, many of whom face historical trauma and limited access to the arts. KKC has sought guidance from local photographer Roosevelt Mansfield, who has his work displayed not only on the streets of Minneapolis, but around the globe
- $27,532 spent. Creative Arts Therapy: This program was led by Pauline Moll, an artist and licensed Creative Arts Therapist. The goal of our Creative Arts Therapy program was to provide accessible, arts-based therapeutic practices that support our youth in building skills that help them manage their mental health and improve their life circumstances. Over the run of the program we have experienced consistent growth in attendance and positive outcomes. Because our programming is drop-in based, each week's Creative Arts Therapy programming day differed from the week before, bringing different youth together in community to participate in the day's activities. Each session was a mix of regular attendees and new attendees who participated in warm up exercises such as a question-of-the-day or a group game that relaxed the youth and built trust. Following the warm up, the youth worked on an art-based activity, either separately or as a group, then reflected and discussed their work and feelings and insights. Afterwards, youth were welcome to stay in our studio space and socialize, continue their art activity, or engage in another art-based activity. 125+ youth were able to benefit from Creative Arts Therapy.
- $140,946 spent. Ongoing mission focused programming that engages art and artistic practice to provide enriching multidisciplinary opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness and artists to grow individually and to transform community
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2002.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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