Minnesota Voters Alliance is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Minnesota Voters Alliance employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Voters Alliance is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Minnesota Voters Alliance generated $388.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $172.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MVA WORKS TO IMPROVE ELECTION TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY THROUGH LEGAL ACTION AND TO EDUCATE CITIZENS ON ELECTION MATTERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MVA FILED A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE OFFICE OF THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE (SOS) TO STRIKE DOWN A RULE THAT MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE FOR ELECTION JUDGES AND BALLOT BOARD MEMBERS TO DO THEIR JOB IN CARRYING OUT THE SIGNATORY VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS IN MINNESOTA'S ELECTION LAW. THIS CASE ULTIMATELY WAS HEARD BY THE MN SUPREME COURT IN EARLY 2023.MVA WAS INVITED TO SEVERAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS ACROSS THE STATE THAT FOCUSED ON EDUCATING CITIZENS IMPROVING ELECTION TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY.IN JUNE 2023, MVA FILED LAWSUIT CHALLENGING THE NEWLY PASSED FELON VOTING LAW ARGUING THAT LEGISLATURE DIDN'T HAVE AUTHORITY TO OVERRIDE THE CONSTITUTIONAL PROVISIONS WITHOUT A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT.ADVOCATED FOR CITIZENS TO BECOME ELECTION JUDGES, BALLOT BOARD MEMBERS AND POLL CHALLENGERS, AND ENCOURAGE VOTER PARTICIPATION IN SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Don Huizenga Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Erickson Vice Chair & Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Hoff Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andy Cilek Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $105,660 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $372,122 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $372,122 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $18,459 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,677 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $388,904 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,660 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,849 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $10,076 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $681 |
Payroll taxes | $9,056 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $20,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,300 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,949 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,821 |
Office expenses | $11,315 |
Information technology | $1,483 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $417 |
Travel | $1,840 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $512 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $172,412 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $104,373 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $707,075 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $491 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $811,939 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $811,939 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $811,939 |