Minneapolis, MN

LOFT INC (The Loft Literary Center)

EIN 41-1297735

Arts, Culture & Heritage Literary Arts & Writing Communities of color Immigrants & refugees

Mission

The Loft advances the power of writers and readers to craft and share stories, to create and celebrate connections, and to build just, life-sustaining communities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About LOFT INC (The Loft Literary Center)

Loft, Inc., operating as The Loft Literary Center, is a Minneapolis-based nonprofit literary center that provides classes, mentorship, fellowships, readings, and public programs to support writers and readers at every stage. The organization focuses on advancing craft, fostering community, and removing barriers for BIPOC, marginalized, and immigrant writers. In its most recent fiscal year (September 1, 2023–August 31, 2024) the Loft reported robust programmatic activity: it paid substantial artist compensation, distributed significant artist support through awards, provided program discounts to reduce financial barriers, and served more than 3,000 students from across the United States and other countries. The Loft is a donor-facing, operating charity with an active web presence, published annual report and Form 990s, and ongoing classes and public events.

Notable achievements

50th Anniversary Milestone

In FY 2023–2024 the Loft marked its 50th anniversary with a year of celebratory programming (including a public event featuring Roxane Gay), a commemorative chapbook, the inauguration of a new Minneapolis Poet Laureate, and the launch of a new fundraising campaign to support future programming.

Significant Artist Investment

During the 2023–2024 fiscal year the Loft paid $444,669 in artist compensation and provided $149,000 in direct artist support through awards and fellowships, demonstrating measurable investment in writers and teaching artists.

Education & Geographic Reach

The Loft served more than 3,000 students from 48 states and four countries in FY 2023–2024 across classes, workshops, year-long projects, mentorships, and public events, and continues to administer fellowship and award programs (including partnerships with McKnight and other foundations).

At a glance

Total assets: $6.0M
Annual revenue: $1.8M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1297735
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: loft.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Established 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 41-1297735) with publicly available annual reports and Form 990 filings confirming active nonprofit status and governance.

Regularly supported by major arts funders and partners, including the McKnight Foundation, Jerome Foundation, Minnesota State Arts Board, and other institutional supporters.

Widely recognized regionally and nationally as a leading literary center offering classes, fellowships, readings, and awards that support literary culture and professional development for writers.

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