Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,145
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Walker West Music Academy
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2015
End Date
June 2016
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Ramsey
Ramsey
Project Overview
Operating Support
Project Details
General operating support
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.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
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.; Michael Charron: Dean of the School of the Arts, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Chair, Minnesota State Arts Board.; Rebecca Davis-Lee: Touring pianist, piano and music theory teacher; Wendy Dayton: Arts and community leader and philanthropist.; Sean Dowse, Executive director, Sheldon Theatre. Board member for Minnesota Music Coalition, Minnesota Citizens for the Arts, and Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Treasurer, Minnesota State Arts Board.; David Glenn: Executive director of the Minnesota Project, ceramic artist; Thomas Moss: Consultant to nonprofits and government agencies; Janice Sivertson: Gallery owner and visual artist
Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2015 Special Session, chapter 2, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2016 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$16,145
Other Funds Leveraged
$308,258
Direct expenses
$324,403
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Students of diverse ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds and abilities will participate in music education and enrichment at Walker West Music Academy. Jackrabbit registration database to track and monitor: 1) At least 150 students per ten week session. 2) Diverse cultural backgrounds, at least four groups greater than 10%. 3) Diverse age groups, at least four groups greater than 10%. 2: Continue to strengthen long term organizational stability. Quickbooks software to track and monitor increase assets and decrease liabilities through FY 2015 and FY2016.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Students of diverse ages, ethnic/cultural backgrounds and abilities will participate in music education and enrichment at Walker West Music Academy. Jackrabbit registration system to track and monitor. Served average of 138 per session. Served four groups at 8% or above. Served four groups at 10% or above. 2: Walker West Music Academy will continue to strengthen long term organizational stability. QuickBooks accounting software to track and monitor 1) Assets $678,623 on June 30, 2015 to $605,532 as of June 30, 2016. 2) Liabilities decreased from $224,152 on June 30, 2015 to $183,288 as of June 30, 2016.

Description of Funds
Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Paul Robinson, Doneka R. Scott, Dameun Strange, Harold Minor, Darcie Thomsen,Keith Allen, Steve Beseke, Mary Bolkcom, Dr. Valerie Butler, Anthony Cox, Barbara Doyle, Rashad Hameed, Danita Jackson, Greg Finzell, Tim Nelson, Joan Nyberg, Nesret Shu-Ankh Theba, Karen Welle, Reverend Carl Walker, Grant West
Project Manager
First Name
Peter
Last Name
Leggett
Organization Name
Walker West Music Academy
Street Address
760 Selby Ave
City
St Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55104
Phone
(651) 224-2929
Email
peter@walkerwest.org
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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