Grantmaking public charity · EIN 41-1417579
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc
Rochester, MN
Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc is a public charity that makes grants based in Rochester, MN. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $972K in grants paid across 121 grants, with $517K in total assets. Its largest grants went to Southeast Mn Bluegrass Association, Frozen River Film Festival and Mantorville Theatre Company.
How to request funding
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Grantees are required to sign a contractual agreement outlining the requirements for fulfilling the grant, including a deadline by which the project must be carried out. within 30 days of the project ending, grantees must submit a final report answering specific questions about how the project was accomplished, including how funds were spent. additionally, the board of directors and the arts advisory panel members voluntarily monitor events and report on them at subsequent board meetings.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
Semac exists to encourage, promote and assist regional arts development by providing leadership, outreach, advocacy, mentorship, grants, and services.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southeast Mn Bluegrass Association | Rushford, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $25,000 |
| Frozen River Film Festival | Winona, MN | Achf: General Operating Support Grant and Programming Grant | $25,000 |
| Mantorville Theatre Company | Mantorville, MN | Achf: General Operating Support Grant and Programming Grant | $24,890 |
| Rochester Repertory Theatre Company | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $23,565 |
| Gallery 24 Artists Collaborative | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Sing Out Loud | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Midwest Music Fest | Winona, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra | Austin, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Theatre Du Mississippi | Winona, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Mainspring | Caledonia, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Med City Arts Festival | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Widespot Performing Arts Center | Wabasha, MN | Achf: Programming Grant | $20,000 |
| Bridge Chamber Music Festival | Northfield, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $17,275 |
| Rochester Male Chorus | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $15,000 |
| Rochester Chamber Music Society | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $15,000 |
| City of Peterson Committee for the Arts | Peterson, MN | Achf: Programming Grant | $15,000 |
| Freeborn County Arts Initiative | Albert Lea, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $15,000 |
| Rochester Community Band | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $15,000 |
| Rochester Pops Orchestra | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $15,000 |
| Winona Arts Center | Winona, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $13,500 |
| Rochester Arts Center | Rochester, MN | Achf: General Operating Support and Programming Grant | $10,400 |
| Austin Area Commission for the Arts | Austin, MN | Achf: Programming Grant | $10,000 |
| City of Austin Culture & Arts Commission | Austin, MN | Achf: Programming Grant | $10,000 |
| Red Wing Art Association | Red Wing, MN | Achf: Programming Grant | $10,000 |
| Rochester Civic Theatre Company | Rochester, MN | Achf: Programming Grant | $10,000 |
The 25 largest of 121 grants listed on the return. 63 grants to individuals ($159K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc accept grant applications?
Its Form 990 lists the grants it made but not how it chooses recipients. Check Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc's website or contact it to ask whether it considers requests. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $971,955 in grants paid (121 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Southeast Mn Bluegrass Association (MN), $25K, Frozen River Film Festival (MN), $25K, Mantorville Theatre Company (MN), $24.9K, Rochester Repertory Theatre Company (MN), $23.6K and Gallery 24 Artists Collaborative (MN), $20K.