Mahalo
Maple Grove, MN

BUNCE BACKYARD PRODUCTIONS INC

EIN 45-4472884
Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts
Mission

Bunce Performing Arts tells stories of hope and encouragement to the communities we serve and offers access to theatrical opportunities to people of all ages through affordable, high-quality theatre productions. The organization cultivates the development, education, and advancement of performers and leadership teams with artists from all levels of experience.

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

About BUNCE BACKYARD PRODUCTIONS INC

Bunce Backyard Productions Inc (publicly branded as Bunce Performing Arts) began as neighborhood backyard musicals in 2007 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) in 2012 to expand fundraising and programming. The organization produces a free outdoor summer musical and an expanding slate of indoor and outdoor productions, aiming to keep ticket costs low and provide broad public access to musical theatre. In recent years Bunce has grown into year-round programming including The BEAT (after-school musical education), multi-week summer camps (serving dozens of youth), touring/partnership productions, and a full seasonal lineup. Leadership combines founding family members and a volunteer board with dedicated staff (Artistic Director, Business Manager, Technical Director) to deliver productions and education across the northwest Twin Cities area.

Notable achievements

501(c)(3) status (2012)

Formally organized as a tax-exempt nonprofit in December 2012, enabling expanded fundraising and public programming beyond the original backyard shows.

Rebranded and expanded to year-round season

Rebranded to Bunce Performing Arts (2020) and transitioned from seasonal backyard shows to a broader, year-round slate of indoor and outdoor productions, including a multi-show 2025–2026 season and the first teen-only production planned for 2026.

Growth in education and program reach

Launched The BEAT (Bunce Educational Adventure Theater) and multi-session summer camps (serving up to ~70 students in recent summers), expanding youth education and affordable access to performing arts in the region.

At a glance

Total assets
$52K
Annual revenue
$150K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
45-4472884
Location
Maple Grove, MN
On Mahalo since
May 2026

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

Recognition

Active nonprofit with publicly available Form 990 filings and financial summaries (shows growth to ~$187K revenue in 2023), listed on national nonprofit databases.
Local media coverage and community recognition for the backyard/outdoor theatre concept and community-building productions.
Listed on regional donation platforms and community giving sites, reflecting donor-facing operations and community fundraising activity.

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