Alliance For A Better Minnesota
- Assets
- $130.0k
- Revenue
- $521.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-0317208
Organization Overview
Alliance For A Better Minnesota is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Alliance For A Better Minnesota employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alliance For A Better 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 12/2021, Alliance For A Better Minnesota generated $521.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $778.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BUILDS SOCIAL, RACIAL & ECONOMIC JUSTICE & GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY THROUGH COMMUNITY ORGANIZING, EDUCATION,ADVOCACY & ELECTORAL POLITICS IN MN. THIS INCLUDES DEVELOPING PROGRESSIVE IDEAS FOR THE FUTURE WITH RESEARCH. SERVES AS THE ROUNDTABLE FOR COORDINATED COMMUNICATION BY A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE COMMON GOALS & MISSIONS TO COORDINATE THEIR ACTIVITIES & SPEAK WITH A UNIFIED VOICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNICATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT
RESEARCH SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEE ATTACHED STATEMENT
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Davis Exec Director-Prior | Officer | 27 | $79,773 |
Marissa Luna Exec Director | Officer | 27 | $69,273 |
Jon Grebner Board Chair-Prior | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dave Mcgonagle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
David Leonard Member At Large | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Brian Elliot Member At Large | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $521,095 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $521,095 |
| 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 | $521,095 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $149,046 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $14,905 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $250,233 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,293 |
| Other employee benefits | $41,796 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,598 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,675 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,156 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $212,588 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $8,921 |
| Information technology | $25,110 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,895 |
| Travel | $48 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,628 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,696 |
| Insurance | $4,257 |
| All other expenses | $2,256 |
| Total functional expenses | $778,196 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,279 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $10,790 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $84,932 |
| Total assets | $130,001 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $881 |
| 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 | $881 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $129,120 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $130,001 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alliance For A Better Minnesota has awarded $515,454 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MN ACTION FUND PURPOSE: ELECTORAL ACCOUNTABILITY | $424,454 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: VOTER EDUCATION | $91,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Alliance For A Better Minnesota has recieved totaling $1,007,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
America Votes Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $325,000 |
America Votes Washington, DC PURPOSE: SOCIAL WELFARE | $300,000 |
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $220,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $142,000 |
Strategic Victory Fund Raleigh, NC PURPOSE: COMMUNICATIONS HUBS | $20,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Peoples Cooperative Services Oronoco, MN | $177,535,847 | $51,884,380 |
Benedictine Living Community Owatonna Minneapolis, MN | $16,154,920 | $11,439,984 |
Greater Milwaukee Convention & Visitors Bureau Inc Milwaukee, WI | $13,303,680 | $5,924,757 |
Rochester Mn Convention & Visitors Bureau Rochester, MN | $3,813,150 | $6,781,864 |
Builders Association Of The Twin Cities Roseville, MN | $16,664,252 | $7,996,813 |
St Paul Area Board Of Realtors Inc Multiple Listing Service St Paul, MN | $14,704,848 | $6,091,315 |
Better Business Bureau Of Minnesota Inc Burnsville, MN | $5,220,297 | $4,952,353 |
Minnesota Association Of Realtors Minnetonka, MN | $10,479,384 | $5,202,086 |
Greater Minneapolis Chamber Of Commerce Minneapolis, MN | $1,657,296 | $4,628,639 |
Door County Visitor Bureau Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $5,249,260 | $5,589,683 |
Greater Des Moines Convention And Visitors Bureau Inc Des Moines, IA | $2,863,787 | $3,767,003 |
Iowa Association Of Realtors West Des Moines, IA | $6,111,442 | $3,764,514 |