Congregations Caring For Creation

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 12/2021, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light employed 16 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 12/2021, Minnesota Interfaith Power & Light generated $903.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $793.5k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 16.5% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO GROW THE CLIMATE MOVEMENT IN MINNESOTA BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE TO TAKE ACTION THAT IS AUTHENTIC, EFFECTIVE, AND ENERGIZING IN THEIR CONTEXT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MOVEMENT BUILDER PROGRAM: PROVIDE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COACHING FOR 15 FAITH BASED AND GEOGRAPHIC NETWORKS ENGAGING THEM IN TAKING ACTION ON CLIMATE JUSTICE. ENGAGE 250 CONGREGATIONAL ORGANIZERS THROUGH MONTHLY COACHING SESSIONS, NEWSLETTER AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION. COACH INDIVIDUALS IN CREATING A CLIMATE JUSTICE HOUSEHOLD PLAN.


JUST SOLAR AND POLICY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM: WORK TO PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE SOLAR ARENA THROUGH FACILITATING THE JUST SOLAR COALITION. MANAGE MARKETING, WEBSITE, AND COORDINATE MANAGEMENT. PROMOTE EQUITY IN THE WORKFORCE THROUGH EDUCATING SOLAR PROFESSIONALS IN CREATING AN EQUITABLE WORKFORCE. ENGAGE ABOUT 75 IN A GRASSROOTS PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT ASSEMBLY. ADVOCATE FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE IN CLIMATE AND ENERGY REACHING OVER 15,000 PEOPLE. ORGANIZE MORE THAN 600 PEOPLE TO ATTEND IN DISTRICT MEETINGS WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS. BROUGHT FAITH AND LAY LEADERS TOGETHER TO COMMENT ON PUBLIC SAFETY AND THE LINE 3 PIPELINE INCLUDING LETTERS TO THE PUC, PCA, AND GOVERNOR'S OFFICE; HOSTED >1000 PEOPLE IN MULTIFAITH PRAYER CIRCLES IN PROTEST OF THE LINE 3 CONSTRUCTION. COMMUNICATED WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS MORE THAN 2,500 TIMES.


SOLAR AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROMOTION: 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 6 MINNEAPOLIS BUSINESSES.


YOUTH N POWER: YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM TO PROMOTE LEADERSHIP EDUCATION FOR ABOUT 30 LOW INCOME YOUTH, PROMOTE YOUTH-LED PROJECTS IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SOLAR AND PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL HOUSEHOLD ACTION TO MORE THAN 1,000 HOUSEHOLDS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julia Nerbonne
Executive Director
$75,581
Raj Sethuraju
Vice-Chair
$0
Jim Jacobs
Board Chair
$0
Louis Alemayehu
Director
$0
Kristen Anderson
Director
$0
Naima Dhore
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $101,511
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$773,084
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$874,595
Total Program Service Revenue$28,493
Investment income $16
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 $903,320

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that Congregations Caring For Creation has recieved totaling $507,085.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$125,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$125,000
Impactassets Inc

Bethesda, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$101,000
Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, RELIGION

$51,750
Rockefeller Family Fund Inc

New York, NY

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT - ENVIRONMENT

$50,000
Tides Foundation

San Francisco, CA

PURPOSE: SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT

$30,000
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