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    MIP Score

    54

    Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture Development

    Northern Lightsmn Inc.

    Northern Lightsmn Inc. Logo

    Northern Lightsmn Inc.

    Arts & Culture
    Arts & Culture Development
    1360 University Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55104View all Saint Paul charities
    EIN: 27-0718538
    Total Assets: $116 thousand
    Established in 2009

    Mission

    Northern Lights.mn is a collaborative arts organization that creates platforms with and for artists, audiences, and partners to experiment with and experience innovative art in public spaces. It aims to transform public spaces by encouraging engagement with diverse artistic expressions throughout the year, particularly through various projects like Northern Spark, Illuminate the Lock, and Art(ists) on the Verge.

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    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    1360 University Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55104

    View all Saint Paul charities

    Founded in

    2009

    EIN

    27-0718538

    Total Assets

    $116 thousand

    Mission

    Northern Lights.mn is a collaborative arts organization that creates platforms with and for artists, audiences, and partners to experiment with and experience innovative art in public spaces. It aims to transform public spaces by encouraging engagement with diverse artistic expressions throughout the year, particularly through various projects like Northern Spark, Illuminate the Lock, and Art(ists) on the Verge.

    Basic Information

    Tax-Exempt

    Address

    1360 University Ave W, Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55104

    View all Saint Paul charities

    Founded in

    2009

    EIN

    27-0718538

    Total Assets

    $116 thousand

    At a Glance

    Northern Spark Festival

    Northern Spark Festival

    An annual free, late-night public arts festival featuring artists and interactive installations with an attendance of over 50,000.

    Art(ists) On the Verge

    Art(ists) On the Verge

    A fellowship program supporting emerging Minnesota artists at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture.

    Illuminate the Lock

    Illuminate the Lock

    A project along the downtown Minneapolis waterfront focusing on interactive and permanent public art.

    Past Events

    A Night with the River

    2023-06-10

    Final program gathering friends for a night by the river at Upper Landing Park with various artistic installations.

    Our Programs

    Northern Spark

    Northern Spark

    An annual festival featuring innovative art installations, performances, and community engagement activities.

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    Art(ists) on the Verge

    Art(ists) on the Verge

    An intensive mentorship program for emerging artists focusing on art and technology.

    Learn More

    MIP Score (Beta)

    The MIP Score is in beta! We'd love any feedback you may have.

    The MIP Score and it's methodology is purely used as a way to visualize how a nonprofits public financial data compares against others. It doesn't reflect the unique circumstances and impact that a nonprofit has.The MIP Score should never be used to say one charity is better than another.

    Overall Score

    54

    42

    /100

    Program Expense Ratio

    81.60%

    14

    /20

    Program Revenue Growth

    -37.21%

    2

    /20

    Leverage Ratio

    0.07353

    20

    /20

    Working Capital Ratio

    0.2421

    4

    /20

    Fundraising Efficiency

    0

    2

    /20

    Latest Filing Data: Form 990

    Fiscal Year:2021

    Source:Source: Self-reported by organization

    Financial Details

    Revenue

    CategoryAmountPercentage
    Contributions, Gifts, and Grants224.1K91.47%
    Program Services20.83K8.50%
    Investment Income720.03%
    Sales of Non-Inventory Assets00.00%
    Other Notable Sources00.00%
    Total Revenue245K100.00%

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