Vibrant & Safe Downtown is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (I20) the organization is classified as: Crime Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vibrant & Safe Downtown 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 12/2021, Vibrant & Safe Downtown generated $1.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 29.6% 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 2015, Vibrant & Safe Downtown has awarded 106 individual grants totaling $2,495,675. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COLLABORATES AND OFFERS SERVICES THAT INCREASE THE VIBRANCY AND SAFETY OF DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ENHANCED SAFETY AND VIBRANCY OF DOWNTOWN THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS AIDED TO REDUCE CRIME IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE THROUGH INVOLVEMENT IN OVER 35 VARIOUS INITIATIVES AND STRATEGIES INCLUDING MANAGING THE RADIOLINK PROGRAM, A NETWORK OF OVER 60 PRIVATE SECURITY PERSONNEL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steve Cramer Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Mike Ryan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Kathryn Reali COO | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Siyad Abdullahi Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Sarah Anderson Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Christine Ackerman Director | Trustee | 0.3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $97,727 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,758,788 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,856,515 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,856,515 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,670,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $55,000 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $138,621 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,189 |
Office expenses | $1,726 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,227 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $76 |
Interest | $1,549 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,803 |
Insurance | $82,835 |
All other expenses | $15,792 |
Total functional expenses | $1,982,818 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $339,189 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $19,611 |
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 | $33,101 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $29,028 |
Total assets | $420,929 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $241,955 |
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 | $241,955 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,977 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $173,997 |
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 | $420,929 |
Over the last fiscal year, Vibrant & Safe Downtown has awarded $1,637,413 in support to 95 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN COUNCIL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT | $162,500 |
201 SOUTH ELEVENTH LLC (DBA MONELLO) PURPOSE: MPLS DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT | $20,000 |
801 CHOPHOUSE MSP LLC (DBA 801 CHOPHOUSE) PURPOSE: MPLS DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT | $20,000 |
8TH STREET GARAGE DBA 8TH STREET GRILL PURPOSE: MPLS DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT | $20,000 |
AVANT INCORPORATED DBA AVANT HAIR & COSMETICS PURPOSE: MPLS DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT | $20,000 |
ASIAN CREATIVE KITCHEN LLC (DBA ASIAN MAX) PURPOSE: MPLS DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT | $20,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Vibrant & Safe Downtown has recieved totaling $631,792.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DISCRETIONARY GRANTS | $250,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO EXPAND CAPACITY AND LEVERAGE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE MDC, THE EAST TOWN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, AND NLOOP PARTNERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF 2025 PLAN, INTEGRATIVE LAND USE, INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, AND INCREASED DEI IN DOWNTOWN | $100,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO EXPAND CAPACITY AND LEVERAGE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN THE MDC, THE EAST TOWN BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP, AND NLOOP PARTNERS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF 2025 PLAN, INTEGRATIVE LAND USE, INNOVATIVE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES, AND INCREASED DEI IN DOWNTOWN | $100,000 |
Minneapolis Downtown Improvement District Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF SAFE INITIATIVES | $97,727 |
Piper Jaffray Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: 501(C)(3) PAYMENTS | $50,000 |
Vibrant & Safe Downtown Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MPLS DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT | $20,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Northside Achievement Zone Minneapolis, MN | $24,159,509 | $14,097,018 |
South Dakota Network Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault Sioux Falls, SD | $369,035 | $2,278,891 |
Safe & Sound Inc Milwaukee, WI | $2,851,655 | $2,917,931 |
Vibrant & Safe Downtown Minneapolis, MN | $420,929 | $1,856,515 |
Praxis International Inc St Paul, MN | $813,390 | $1,770,857 |
Pinnacle Programs Inc Magnolia, MN | $558,176 | $1,302,066 |
W A V E Educational Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI | $873,397 | $669,330 |
Communities United Against Police Brutality Minneapolis, MN | $1,403,638 | $481,911 |
Whittier Alliance Minneapolis, MN | $648,932 | $331,604 |
Clear Spring Road Residences Inc Saint Paul, MN | $1,088,525 | $264,850 |
Racine Neighborhood Watch Inc Racine, WI | $4,389 | $98,047 |
Minnesota Dare Saint Bonifacius, MN | $80,881 | $0 |