Minnesota Metro North Tourism
- Assets
- $894.7k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fridley, MN
- Founding
- 04/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 27-1447513
Organization Overview
Minnesota Metro North Tourism, operating under the name Twin Cities Gateway, is located in Fridley, MN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Twin Cities Gateway is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Twin Cities Gateway generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.3% per year over the past 5 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 2022, Twin Cities Gateway has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $247,080. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
INSPIRE VISITORS TO DISCOVER THE VIBRANT TWIN CITIES GATEWAY COMMUNITIES TO ENHANCE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND VITALITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MINNESOTA METRO NORTH TOURISM REGIONAL DESTINATION MARKETING: INCLUDES VARIOUS ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION OF THE TEN MEMBER CITIES USING PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA TO GENERATE INCREMENTAL TRAVEL AND VISITATION INTO AND THROUGHOUT THE AREA.
WEBSITE ENHANCEMENT/SOCIAL MEDIA (90,390): WEBSITE SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION, SEARCH MARKETING, AND EMAIL MARKETING PROGRAMS. TWIN CITIES GATEWAY REGIONAL PROGRAM: GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND PUBLIC ENTITIES FOR EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES TO INCRESE VISITATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AND MUST IMPACT MORE THAN ONE MEMBER CITY. COMMUNITY FESTIVAL & EVENT GRANTS (150,010): PROVIDE FUNDS TO EACH MEMBER CITY TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY EVENTS AND INCREASE ATTENDANCE AT THE EVENTS. LIST OF EVENTS THAT GRANTS WERE AWARDED FOR IN 2023 INCLUDE: CITY OF ANOKA, CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, CITY OF BLAINE, CITY OF COON RAPIDS, CITY OF FRIDLEY, CITY OF HAM LAKE, CITY OF LINO LAKES, CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON, AND CITY OF SHOREVIEW.
SPORTS MARKETING: JOIN WITH THE NATIONAL SPORTS CENTER LOCATED IN BLAINE TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR SALES AND MARKETING TO INCREASE EVENT ATTENDANCE.
MEETING & CONFERENCE MARKETING & PROMOTION: PRINT AND ONLINE MEDIA TO PROMOTE MEETING AND CONFERENCE RESOURCES LOCATED WITHIN MEMBER CITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Turok President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jerry Koch Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Gary Meehlhause Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jennifer Fink Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Faheen Amini Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Chris Mickman Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $30,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $30,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,177,637 |
| Investment income | $475 |
| 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 | $1,208,112 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $155,010 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $238,240 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $795,078 |
| Office expenses | $600 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $333 |
| Insurance | $3,923 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,240,778 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,092 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $584,353 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $159,736 |
| 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 | $68,027 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $531 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $894,739 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,126 |
| 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 | $55,126 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $839,613 |
| 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 | $894,739 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Metro North Tourism has awarded $152,510 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF ANOKA PURPOSE: PROMO OF LOCAL EVENT | $6,500 |
CITY OF BLAINE PURPOSE: PROMO OF LOCAL EVENT | $20,130 |
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS PURPOSE: PROMO OF LOCAL EVENT | $15,830 |
CITY OF FRIDLEY PURPOSE: PROMO OF LOCAL EVENT | $15,220 |
CITY OF COON RAPIDS PURPOSE: PROMO OF LOCAL EVENT | $27,220 |
CITY OF HAM LAKE PURPOSE: PROMO OF LOCAL EVENT | $7,500 |