About

At Pollen, we work with diverse clients, including government agencies, foundations, nonprofits, minority- and women-owned businesses, museums, and theaters. This diversity enhances our precision in meeting varied needs. Our financial and economic consulting services help clients achieve sustainable growth and operational efficiency for long-term success.

Our expertise has assisted 80+ organizations across 21 states.

Examples of work include:

  • Museum Partnership Analysis: Conducted an economic analysis for a museum exploring the sale of its current facility, assessing the risks and benefits of partnering with universities facing financial shortfalls and low enrollment.

  • Artists' Studio Facility: Performed an economic analysis of the capital and operating budget for a 72,000 square foot artists' studio facility in Ohio.

  • Theater Expansion Project: Analyzed the capital and operating costs of a theater expansion project for a foundation, helping them understand the impact of their support on the organization's sustainability.

  • Nonprofit Theater Development: Developed a multimillion-dollar development proforma for a nonprofit theater company, supporting their program expansion efforts.

  • Museum Relocation and Expansion: Created capital and operating budgets for a museum in Illinois considering relocation and expansion, aiding in planning for a new state-of-the-art facility.

  • Wellness Facility Feasibility Study: Collaborated with a housing authority, hospital, and art organization to develop capital and operating estimates, evaluating the feasibility of a wellness facility for mental health and the arts in a rural town.

  • Arts Facility Acquisition: Developed capital and operating budgets for a city interested in acquiring a movie theater for conversion into an arts facility in rural Minnesota.

  • Dance Organization Cash Flow Model: Designed a cash flow model for a small dance organization, facilitating the effective management of contributed support timing in alignment with programmatic expenses.