NonprofitsBlue River Arts Council Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Blue River Arts Council Inc

CRETE, NE

Total revenue

$519K

Total expenses

$89K

Net assets

$1.6M

Grants received

$346K

17 grants

EIN

832074441

Tax year

2024

Mission

The Blue River Arts Council spent significant time and revenue starting the renovation of the Isis Theatre. We still hosted six public arts and entertainment events as well.

Programs

2 programs

The Arts Council was able to retain teaching and performing artists for its grand opening, putting more than 60 local music and dance students on stage within three months of opening. This was our first self produced show. Revenue generated was 9473 of which 4799 wsa grants.

Expenses: $16K

Blue River Arts Council finished a $2.2 million multi year renovation of the 1926 Isis theatre. It reopened for the community in July 2024. The Arts Council did finish up financing about 18% of the renovation so now we are servicing some debt. Total project cost of 1,210,078. Revenue produced was 446,048 which included grants of 293050

Expenses: $7K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$454K
Program service revenue$98K
Investment income$407
Other revenue
Total revenue$519K

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$5K
Fundraising$545
Other expenses$84K
Total expenses$89K
Total assets$2.0M
Net assets$1.6M

People

9 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Kate Hesser

Secretary

Board

5 hrs/wk

Kristi Capek

President

Board

5 hrs/wk

Miriam Weber

Director

Board

0

Marilea Thiem

Director

Board

0

Michael Stehlik

Vice President

Board

0

Valerie Andelt

Director

Board

2.5 hrs/wk

Isis Avalos

Director

Board

0

Russell Cowan

Treasurer

Board

0

Shaylene Smith

Executive Director

Staff

$5K

7.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 17 of 17

FromAmountPurposeYear
$8K
UNRESTRICTED
2024
$6K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$5K
ARTS AND CULTURE
2024
$75K
To provide capital support for Resurrecting the Goddess: Bringing Life Back to the Isis Theatre renovation project.
2023
$50K
RESURRECT THE GODDESS
2023
$10K
CULTURAL
2023
$3K
General Operating Support
2023
$1K
ARTS, CULTURE AND HUMANITIES
2023
$3K
CHARITABLE
2022
$25K
ISIS: ALIVE!
2021
$10K
PROGRAM
2021
$10K
ART SUPPORT
2021
$3K
CHARITABLE
2021
$100K
RESURRECTING THE GODDESS: BRINGING LIFE BACK INTO THE ISIS THEATRE AND DOWNTOWN CRETE
2020
$3K
CHARITABLE
2020

Funded by

$346K from 14 funders · 17 grants · 2019–2024

The Sunderland Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2020

Peter Kiewit Foundation

$75K · 1 grant · 2023

The Sherwood Foundation

$75K · 2 grants · 2021–2023

D F Dillon Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2021

Mid-America Arts Alliance

$10K · 1 grant · 2021

Bnsf Railway Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN832074441
NTEE codeA90
Subsection03
Ruling date2019-02
Formed2018
Employees0
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