ART START The mission of ArtStart, founded in 1988, has remained constant over its 36-year history: to foster artistic creativity and illuminate the connections among people, ideas, and the environment. Our artists engage children, families, and communities in quality arts education experiences that investigate environmental and cultural themes and use recycled materials. We say we do our work at the intersection of where art, environmental stewardship, and culture come together which enables us to address diversity, equity, and accessibility issues as they relate to our paradigm.
ART START has received 12 grants from 8 known foundation funders. Revenue increased from $488,235 in 2023 to $506,808 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $506,808.
Annual Revenue
$506,808
Known Funders
8
Grants Received
12
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $506,808 | $443,989 | $749,436 |
| 2023 | $488,235 | $394,606 | $300,287 |
| 2022 | $359,525 | $398,972 | $188,566 |
| 2021 | $353,015 | $301,798 | $223,507 |
| 2020 | $308,977 | $295,819 | $180,070 |
| 2019 | $418,893 | $321,750 | $167,350 |
| 2018 | $347,693 | $363,193 | $63,898 |
| 2015 | $241,561 | $239,939 | $70,888 |
Top Funders
ST PAUL, MN
ST PAUL, MN
ST PAUL, MN
DEEPHAVEN, MN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
SAINT PAUL, MN
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
MARIANNA, FL
MARIANNA, FL
STILLWATER, MN
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
Jeanette Lutter-Gardella
Board Member
Isabela Rose Larsen
Board Member
Nancy Randall Dana
Board Member
Anne Sawyer
Executive Director
Lois Eliason
Board Secretary
Sara Dovre Wudali
Board President
Phil Gurbada
Board Treaurer
Jodi Gustafson
Board Member
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