Operating Support

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$21,938
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
The Saint John's Boys' Choir
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
July 2023
End Date
June 2024
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Benton
Pope
Sherburne
Stearns
Wright
Benton
Pope
Sherburne
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, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

Uri Camarena: business consultant; Michael Charron: arts educator, arts and civic leader; Richard Cohen: attorney in private practice, 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, campaign manager; Philip McKenzie: adjunct college faculty; Nichole Melton-Mitchell: healthcare administrator; Michele Sterner: higher education administrator; Dobson West: retired attorney; Christina Woods: executive director, Duluth Art Institute

Conflict of Interest Disclosed
No
Legal Citation / Subdivision
Laws of Minnesota, 2023 regular session, chapter 40, article 4, section 2, subdivision 3
Appropriation Language

ACHF Arts Access

2024 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$21,938
Other Funds Leveraged
$378,955
Direct expenses
$378,955
Administration costs
$1,257
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. 2: Increased collaborations with other arts organizations. The organization will keep record of programs and arts organization information where collaborations took place within the FY.

Measurable Outcome(s)

The SJBC increased awareness and attendance through improved social media presence and marketing. This season, the SJBC has established a more visible presence. Social media posts reach over 14,000 monthly viewers, and local events like St. Cloud Pride in the Park and caroling at Scheels allow the organization to engage with the public. 2: The SJBC continued our collaboration with YCCM and local artists and musicians. The SJBC once again partnered with YCCM for our annual KidSing festival and Sing in the Summer camp; both of which had excellent attendance. We also worked with three guest guitarists for our October Collaborations Concert.

Source of Additional Funds

Other, local or private

Recipient Board Members
Joel Barten, Denise Fandel, Br. Jacob Berns, Osb, Steve Bresnahan, Michele Danielson, Suzanne Ellis, Aksel Krafnick, Mary Jo Leighton, Stefanie Rothstein, Lisa Treanor
Project Manager
First Name
Aaron
Last Name
Carpenter
Organization Name
The Saint John's Boys' Choir
Street Address
PO Box 2000
City
Collegeville
State
MN
Zip Code
56321
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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