Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,841
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Saint John's Boys' Choir
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2019
End Date
June 2020
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Aitkin
Anoka
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Carver
Cass
Crow Wing
Douglas
Hennepin
Hubbard
Isanti
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Otter Tail
Pope
Ramsey
Sherburne
Stearns
Swift
Todd
Wright
Aitkin
Anoka
Benton
Big Stone
Blue Earth
Carver
Cass
Crow Wing
Douglas
Hennepin
Hubbard
Isanti
Kandiyohi
Meeker
Mille Lacs
Morrison
Otter Tail
Pope
Ramsey
Sherburne
Stearns
Swift
Todd
Wright
Project Overview

Operating Support

Project Details

The Saint John's Boys' Choir offers an enriching experience in music education with an emphasis in vocal music, as well as the socializing experiences of shared enterprise, fellowship, cultural awareness, and touring for boys ages eight to fifteen. The choir promotes vocal music education in Central Minnesota and offers the unique experience of a well trained boys' choir to its audiences.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Philip McKenzie, Oboe and English horn player; adjunct oboe faculty, NDSU; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen: Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Ardell Brede: Mayor of Rochester, elected 2002.; Peggy Burnet: Businesswoman, art collector, and community volunteer. Chair of the Nominating Committee, Smithsonian National Board. Trustee, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Uri Camarena: Business consultant, Metropolitan Economic Development Association. Board chair, Minneapolis College of Art and Design. Officer at-large, Minnesota State Arts Board; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Secretary/Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Sean Dowse: Mayor of Red Wing, elected 2016. Former executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Citizens for the Arts. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Mary McReynolds-Pellinen, Executive director, Lyric Center for the Arts; coordinator, First Stage Gallery; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies.; Dobson West: Senior advisor, Spell Capital Partners Fund.; Christina Widdess: Arts organization consultant; former managing director, Penumbra Theatre. Vice Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2019 First Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2020 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$15,841
Other Funds Leveraged
$322,051
Direct expenses
$322,051
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

SJBC will diversify sources of income through administrative restructuring, lessening financial impact on members and prospective participants. Our annual financial audit will reveal the percentage of revenue generated through various sources. Success would be indicated by reduced percentage of revenue generated by member contributions. 2: SJBC will continue to expand programming to young Minnesotans by increasing artistic opportunities targeting schools and underserved communities. Internal record-keeping will track number of events and number of participants at youth performances, workshops, and festivals.

Measurable Outcome(s)

SJBC increased diversification of income sources. A restructured sponsorship program resulted in new sponsors and overall increase of sponsorship funds. 2: SJBC expanded its programming to serve young Minnesotans. Internal record-keeping shows due to Covid-19, overall attendance was lower than FY19, however, the number of originally programmed events was higher.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Denise Fandel, Joel Barten, Lisa Schroers, Andy Ulbricht, Katie Dusing, Fr. Nick Kleespie, Nancy Fandel, Alyssa Brandvold, Mary Jo Leighton, Suzy Ellis
Project Manager
First Name
Angela
Last Name
Klaverkamp
Organization Name
The Saint John's Boys' Choir
Street Address
2840 Abbey Plz PO Box 2000
City
Collegeville
State
MN
Zip Code
56321-2000
Phone
(320) 363-2558
Email
aklaverkamp@csbsju.edu
Administered By
Administered by
Location

Griggs Midway Building, Suite 304,
540 Fairview Avenue North,
St. Paul, MN 55104

Phone
(651) 539-2650 or toll-free (800) 866-2787
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