Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide diverse arts entertainment of the highest quality, resulting in increased visibility for the musical talents of the GLBTQA community.
- Income
- $127,221
- Spending
- $154,703
- Reserves
- 11.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 80%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 69 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 22% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 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 (1)
- $130,093 spent. The MPO successfully carried out its mission in its 2024-25 season and fiscal year, continuing its annual commissioning project, showcasing diverse composers, increasing audience attendance, offering free tickets using a pay-what-you-can ticketing model, and expanding the musical repertoire for orchestral performance by providing opportunities to composers from underrepresented communities. Under the direction of Dr. Brian Dowdy, the MPO presented 3 concerts featuring music by Nkeiru Okoye, alongside that of better-known composers including Leonard Bernstein, Dmitri Shostakovich, Margaret Bonds and Aaron Copland; a children's program; and a pride-themed program. The MPO also premiered a new work it commissioned from composer Liza Sobel Crane, titled Liza's Tenth for Walter. This commission was part of an annual project that provides compositional opportunities to composers from underrepresented communities, expanding the musical repertoire for orchestral performance. The MPO had a successful financial year thanks to the generous support of individual donors and public and private granting organizations. The MPO increased donors and revenue from individuals and families and won grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and Xcel Energy Foundation. The 2024-25 season has set up the MPO for success in continuing to fulfill its mission and provide diverse orchestra entertainment for musicians and community members alike.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending July 31, 2025, 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 July 2025.
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 August 1993.
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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