Alliance For A Better Minnesota
- Assets
- $205.4k
- Revenue
- $706.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 09/2007
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- 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 12/2023, Alliance For A Better Minnesota employed 13 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 12/2023, Alliance For A Better Minnesota generated $706.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 9 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
WE SPECIALIZE IN USING DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MEDIA, MEDIA RELATIONS, AND ORIGINAL CONTENT LIKE VIDEOS, GRAPHICS, AND BLOGS TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR PROGRESSIVE IDEALS. TOGETHER, WE CAN BUILD A MINNESOTA THAT WORKS FOR EVERYONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAM SERVICES CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SUPPORTING ABM STAFFS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, GROWTH, AND SKILL-BUILDING THROUGH TRAININGS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES.RESEARCH: QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH ON POLICY PROPOSALS AND THE PUBLIC OPINION SURROUNDING SAID PROPOSALS IN MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES. CIVIC ENGAGEMENT-VOTER EDUCATION EFFORTS LIKE EXPLAINING THE MECHANICS OF REGISTERING AND VOTING. STATE LEGISLATIVE ACCOUNTABILITY: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON ELECTED OFFICIALS POSITIONS ON ISSUES, VOTES IN CONGRESS OR STATE LEGISLATURE, AND LOCAL OFFICE USING EARNED AND ONLINE MEDIA. GUBERNATORIAL ACCOUNTABILITY: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE GOVERNORS OFFICE/POSITIONS ON ISSUES USING EARNED AND ONLINE MEDIA. AG ACCOUNTABILITY: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE ATTORNEY GENERALS OFFICE/POSITIONS ON ISSUES USING EARNED AND ONLINE MEDIA. POLITICAL ACTION: EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE GOVERNORS OFFICE/POSITIONS ON ISSUES USING EARNED AND ONLINE MEDIA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joe Davis Key Employee | Officer | 30 | $146,904 |
Marissa Luna Executive Director | Officer | 30 | $135,313 |
Denise Cardinal Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Liz Xiong Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Leonard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Elliot Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $706,929 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $706,929 |
| 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 | $706,929 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $100,000 |
| 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. | $282,217 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,217 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $299,839 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,962 |
| Other employee benefits | $49,850 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,792 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,967 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,419 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $110,166 |
| Advertising and promotion | $61,581 |
| Office expenses | $10,053 |
| Information technology | $23,583 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $14,194 |
| Travel | $7,854 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,213 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,700 |
| Insurance | $4,364 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,228,981 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $69,239 |
| 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 | $6,159 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,898 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $122,064 |
| Total assets | $205,360 |
| 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 | $205,360 |
| 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 | $205,360 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alliance For A Better Minnesota has awarded $752,188 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA EDUCATION FUND PURPOSE: VOTER EDUCATION | $8,000 |
ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA ACTION FUND PURPOSE: ELECTORAL ACCOUNTABILITY | $649,188 |
MINNESOTA YOUTH COLLECTIVE PURPOSE: VOTER EDUCATION | $85,000 |
UNIDOS MN PURPOSE: VOTER EDUCATION | $10,000 |