Minneapolis, MN

MINNESOTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

EIN 41-1750820

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts LGBTQ+ communities

Mission

The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is a nonprofit symphonic ensemble that serves as an instrumental voice for the GLBTQA+ community. The organization is committed to inclusivity, community-building, and amplifying the music of underrepresented and marginalized composers and performers.

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

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About MINNESOTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), founded in 1993 in Minneapolis, is recognized as the first GLBTQ+ orchestra in the United States. The MPO presents regular concert seasons, commissions new work, and programs repertoire that foregrounds composers and performers from underrepresented communities.

The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and maintains an active public presence (season programming, fundraisers, and community events). In recent seasons the MPO has continued concert programming (including a 2025–26 season listed as its 33rd season), co-commissions new works, and receives institutional support from regional arts funders.

Financially and administratively the MPO files annual IRS Form 990 returns and reports operating activity and contributions in recent years; it continues to recruit musicians, present concerts, and raise donor support in the Twin Cities area.

Notable achievements

Pioneering LGBTQ+ Orchestra

Founded in 1993, the MPO is historically recognized as the first GLBTQ+ orchestra in the United States, establishing sustained classical performance and community-building for LGBTQ+ musicians and audiences.

Commissioning New Work

The MPO has co-commissioned contemporary works (for example, a co-commission of a clarinet concerto that premiered in 2022), demonstrating commitment to living composers and new repertoire.

Sustained Season Programming

The orchestra has maintained continuous season programming into its third decade, listing a 33rd season (2025–26) with public concerts, fundraisers, and community events.

At a glance

Total assets: $155K
Annual revenue: $127K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1750820
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Website: www.mnphil.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

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

Recognition

Maintains nonprofit status and public filings as a 501(c)(3) organization and is listed in major nonprofit data services and directories.

Receives grant support and season sponsorship from regional arts funders and corporate foundations that support local arts programming.

Has been covered in local and regional media and maintains community partnerships and visibility through public concerts and special events.

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