Congregations Caring For Creation
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 10/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-0735674
Organization Overview
Congregations Caring For Creation, operating under the name Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light, is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (X21) the organization is classified as: Protestant, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light 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 12/2022, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $888.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 4 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO GROW THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT IN MINNESOTA BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE ACROSS THE STATE TO TAKE ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MOVEMENT BUILDERS: PROVIDED LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR 20 FAITH BASED AND GEOGRAPHIC NETWORKS ENGAGING THEM IN TAKING ACTION ON CLIMATE JUSTICE. ENGAGED 250 CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZERS THROUGH MONTHLY COACHING SESSIONS, NEWSLETTER AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION. COACHED INDIVIDUALS IN CREATING A CLIMATE JUSTICE HOUSEHOLD PLAN.
ENERGY EFFICIENCY & SOLAR: PROVIDED COACHING FOR HOUSEHOLDS AND CONGREGATIONS. INFORMING 8,000 PEOPLE AND WORKING ONE ON ONE TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY AUDITS WITH 200 INDIVIDUALS THOUGH A DOOR KNOCKING CAMPAIGN. PROVIDED OVER 100 CONGREGATIONS AND OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ACCESS SOLAR ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY THROUGH PROVIDERS THAT PROMOTE EQUITY AND ACCESS. COLLABORATED WITH LOCAL INVESTOR AND INSTALLER TO MARKET AND DEPLOY SOLAR ON 24 MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESSES.
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE: SERVED ON 5 TABLES/COALITIONS. CONVENED 30+ ORGANIZATIONS TO ORGANIZE RALLY AT THE CAPITOL. LAUNCHED STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT AND SHARED AGENDA FOR SYSTEMIC POLICY CHANGE AT THE INTERSECTION OF CLIMATE JUSTICE, RACIAL JUSTICE, AND NATIVE SOVEREIGNTY. CONTINUED TO MONITOR THE EFFECTS OF LINE 3 CONSTRUCTION BY CONVENING MONTHLY TEAM MEETING. INVESTIGATED LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ACTION TO REFORM RELATED TO THE MINNESOTA PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION. HOSTED 120 PEOPLE AT HEADWATERS GATHERING IN JUNE 2022. ENGAGED 25 REGULAR VOLUNTEERS. BROUGHT FAITH AND LAY LEADERS TOGETHER TO COMMENT ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE LINE 3 OIL PIPELINE INCLUDING LETTERS TO THE PUC, PCA, AND GOVERNOR'S OFFICE; HOSTED OVER 1,000 PEOPLE IN MULTIFAITH PRAYER CIRCLES IN PROTEST OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE LINE 3 OIL PIPELINE. WORKED TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE SOLAR ARENA THROUGH FACILITATING THE JUST SOLAR COALITION. MANAGE MARKETING, WEBSITE, AND COORDINATE MANAGEMENT. PROMOTED EQUITY IN THE WORKFORCE THROUGH EDUCATING SOLAR PROFESSIONALS IN CREATING AN EQUITABLE WORKFORCE. ENGAGED 100 PARTICIPANTS IN A GRASSROOTS PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT ASSEMBLY. ADVOCATED FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN CLIMATE AND ENERGY REACHING OVER 15,000 PEOPLE. BROUGHT 150 PEOPLE TO THE HEADWATERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI FOR AN ANNUAL WEEKEND GATHERING TOURING THE ENBRIDGE CORRIDOR AND EXAMPLES OF THE GREEN ECONOMY IN THE REGION. CONVENED BIWEEKLY MEETINGS OF VOLUNTEER TEAM. JAN-AUGUST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julia Nerbonne Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $79,488 |
Jim Jacobs Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Raj Sethuraju Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Louis Alemayehu Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Kristen Anderson Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Robert Blake Director | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $15,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,353,885 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,368,885 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,672 |
| Investment income | $185 |
| 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 | $1,371,742 |
| 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. | $85,929 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,186 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $506,123 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,572 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,560 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,473 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,385 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $85,724 |
| Advertising and promotion | $178 |
| Office expenses | $24,928 |
| Information technology | $7,022 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,455 |
| Travel | $6,246 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,089 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $10,316 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $888,021 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $659,541 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $372,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $7,842 |
| 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 | $4,003 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $18,566 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,061,952 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $67,475 |
| 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 | $67,475 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $504,477 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $490,000 |
| 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 | $1,061,952 |