Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$18,392
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Saint John's Boys' Choir
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2022
End Date
June 2023
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Olmsted
Stearns
Wright
Benton
Olmsted
Stearns
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 8-15.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator and an arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice and a former state legislator; Emily Galusha: arts and civic leader, former arts administrator; Anthony Gardner: vice president, marketing and communications at CentraCare; Ken Martin, political strategist and campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: team lead with Denver Air, adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Widdess: nonprofit consultant; former arts administrator; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota 2021, First Special Session, chapter 1, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2023 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$18,392
Other Funds Leveraged
$378,955
Direct expenses
$378,955
Administration costs
$9,639
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase community awareness through a strong social media and marketing presence The organization will monitor and evaluate positive changes in marketing and social media presence through calendar records and analytics. The organization will see an increase in community participation in programs and performance opportunities.

Measurable Outcome(s)

Increase community awareness through a strong social media and marketing presence. The Saint John's Boys' Choir saw positive changes in marketing and social media presence and engagement. It also saw an increase in community participation in its programs and performances.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Denise Fandel, Joel Barten, Br. Jacob Berns, Suzanne Ellis, Nancy Fandel, Aksel Kravnick, Mary Jo Leighton, Sarah Maloney, Lisa Treanor
Project Manager
First Name
Aaron
Last Name
Carpenter
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
acarpente001@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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