Take Action Minnesota
- Assets
- $5.7m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 93
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 09/2006
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 20-3338691
Organization Overview
Take Action Minnesota is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (W20) the organization is classified as: Government & Public Administration, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Take Action Minnesota employed 93 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Take Action Minnesota is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Take Action Minnesota generated $6.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.5% per year over the past 7 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.
Since 2014, Take Action Minnesota has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $774,800. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF STRONG COMMUNITIES, DEMOCRACY, AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TAKEACTION MINNESOTA IS A MULTI-ISSUE ORGANIZATION WORKING TO UNITE THE POWER OF DIVERSE INDIVIDUALS, COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN ACTIVE GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY THAT BUILDS RACIAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE. WE ARE CONSTANTLY WORKING TO MAKE MINNESOTA A STATE WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE. THIS YEAR, TAKEACTION MINNESOTA HAS BEEN ABLE TO BUILD WITH MINNESOTANS ACROSS THE STATE TO CHANGE THE CONVERSATION, BUILD PUBLIC SUPPORT, AND LAY A STRONG FOUNDATION FOR BUILDING A STATE WHERE EVERYONE CAN THRIVE. WE OPERATE WITH ONE EYE ON IMMEDIATE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE AS THEY LEAD LOCAL CAMPAIGNS TO ADVANCE RACIAL, ECONOMIC, AND GENDER JUSTICE, AND ONE EYE ON THE HORIZON, AS WE ENACT LONG-TERM PLANS TO BUILD STATEWIDE POWER. WE WON RENT CONTROL BALLOT INITIATIVES IN BOTH MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL. WE INVESTED DEEPLY IN THE ST. PAUL CAMPAIGN, INCLUDING SERVING ON THE STEERING COMMITTEE AS THE CAMPAIGN FORMED, COLLECTING SIGNATURES AND CONTACTING VOTERS, ORGANIZING A COALITION FUNDRAISER FOR THE EFFORT, AND BECOMING THE FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE CAMPAIGN ORGANIZATION: HOUSING EQUITY NOW ST. PAUL (HENS). WE HAVE MADE SIGNIFICANT STRIDES IN BUILDING OUT AN ONGOING FIELD INFRASTRUCTURE USING DEEP CANVASS AND A VOTER LADDER OF ENGAGEMENT THAT INVESTS IN VOTERS TO MOVE THEM FROM BEING UNREGISTERED OR INFREQUENT VOTERS ALL THE WAY TO BEING MOVEMENT POLITICS VOTERS. AS OUR ORGANIZING MODEL EVOLVES, WE CONTINUE TO EXPERIMENT WITH STRATEGIES FOR DIGITAL ORGANIZING, DEEP CANVASSING, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER OBJECTIVES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elianne Farhat Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $103,155 |
Leann Littlewolf Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mike Mcmahon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Luchelle Stevens Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mai Chong Xiong Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Kate Jacobson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Knock Knock Llc Canvassing | 6/29/22 | $382,628 |
O'connell Consulting Policy Strategy & Lobbying | 6/29/22 | $143,362 |
Base Builder Llc Contracting | 6/29/22 | $115,100 |
Chris Conry Consultant | 6/29/22 | $100,720 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $149,482 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,247,542 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,397,024 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,620,451 |
| Investment income | $45,144 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,668 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,097,917 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $519,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $6,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,381 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,167 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,741,353 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,232 |
| Other employee benefits | $251,136 |
| Payroll taxes | $138,429 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $133 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $85,166 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $826,288 |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,906 |
| Office expenses | $172,148 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $124,199 |
| Travel | $18,981 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,522 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $25,012 |
| Insurance | $10,234 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,966,369 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $499,307 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $334,452 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $151,207 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,139,904 |
| 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 | $44,158 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,389 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $693,082 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $779,206 |
| Total assets | $5,689,705 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $326,008 |
| 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 | $771,394 |
| Total liabilities | $1,097,402 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,562,054 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,030,249 |
| 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 | $5,689,705 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Take Action Minnesota has awarded $498,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
612 MASH PURPOSE: RTB COMMUNITY GRANT | $50,000 |
ALL SQUARE PURPOSE: UNTIL WE ARE ALL FREE PROJECT | $50,000 |
HOME TO STAY MINNEAPOLIS PURPOSE: BALLOT CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
ISAIAH PURPOSE: NEW JUSTICE PROJECT | $50,000 |
SASSAFRAS HEALING ARTS PURPOSE: GRANDMA'S GARDENS PROJECT | $8,000 |
UNIDOS MN PURPOSE: GNDN PARTICIPATION | $100,000 |