Highpoint Center for Printmaking
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Highpoint Center for Printmaking is dedicated to advancing the art of printmaking. We create pathways for artists, learners, and the public to increase their understanding and appreciation of printmaking through artistic and educational programs, a cooperative studio, a public gallery, and collaborative publishing opportunities.
- Income
- $2.2 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 73%
- Reserves
- 17.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 65%
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 20
- Highest pay
- $118,384, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 17.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 3% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 28% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1573% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2515 of 15 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (5)
- $1.1 million spent. Highpoint Editions (HPE):HPE is a professional printing studio and visiting artist program where established artists learn print techniques and publish original work through the guidance and collaboration of professional printers. Mid-career to established artists are invited to HPE to create new work and translate their ideas into print, many of them for the first time. This program elevates the artists' work and connects them with collectors, art appreciators, and museums, contributing to the public archive and larger print field. Visiting artists often engage with school groups and provide public talks. HPE has created over 800 original editions, engaging in 2-6 long-term artist collaborations annually. HP is proudly a member of the International Fine Art Print Dealers Association.
- $79,011 spent. Direct Artist Support:Support BIPOC, early and mid-career artists. They create, learn, and grow within a supportive and active print community. Jerome Early Career Printmaking Residency, McKnight Printmaking Fellowship, and Full Color Print Fellowship participants receive access to the print studio for one year, a monetary stipend, technical support, professional development and learning opportunities. McKnight and Jerome fellows have a concluding exhibition in the HP Gallery. Jerome Early Career Printmaking Residency, for early career printmakers (2 artists/year).McKnight Printmaking Fellowship, for mid-career printmakers (2 artists/year).Full Color Print Fellowship, free access to HP co-op for BIPOC artists (2 artists/year).Teaching Artist Learning Community, for early-career BIPOC artists interested in growing their teaching and studio practice in printmaking. (5-10 artists/year).
- $51,121 spent. Educational and Community Programs for schools, youth, teens, adults, families, and community members:We have taught over 100,000 K-12 youth in printmaking workshops and school field trips in the past 23 years. Many of our school partners are Title 1 and can apply for HP scholarships to attend workshops and receive free transportation. (2500 students/year).Highpoint's Environmental Creative Clean Water Stewardship Program engages 5th-grade Hennepin County students each year to learn about printmaking, local waterways, sustainability, rain gardens, pollinators, and more. (250 students/year).Free Ink Days are hosted on weekends throughout the year to connect youth, families, and our neighboring community through free, all-ages printmaking experiences. (500 students/500 adults/year).ACCESS/PRINT Teen Mentorship Program, invests in teen artists by providing 50 hours of workshops as the student creates a body of work for the annual student exhibition, sharing work with family and peers. (10 students/year).Adult learners engage through ongoing printmaking workshops where artists can connect with other artists and expand their skills. 20-30% of all class registration is reserved for scholarships for BIPOC artists, veterans, and current fellows or artists-in-residence. (800 adults/year).
- $12,504 spent. Cooperative Printshop: As the only independent, community-driven, and fully-equipped printmaking center in the region, Highpoint's co-op space is an essential resource for the artistic growth of professional and developing printmakers alike. Through the co-op, artists create work in community with one another, access professional equipment, exhibit and sell their artwork in our galleries. Our co-op has the highest membership to date, with over 80 active members working in various techniques and practices.
- $11,151 spent. Highpoint Gallery:Highpoint art galleries are ADA accessible and open to the public Monday-Saturday. Visitors can view high-quality exhibitions of local, national, and international prints. Admission is always free. HP gallery has shown works by artists from Poland, Germany, Japan, Pakistan, Australia, Taiwan, England, Northern Ireland, Canada, Mexico, South Africa, Arctic Circle, Cuba, and Scotland among others.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2001.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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