Strong Towns
- Assets
- $348.2k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Brainerd, MN
- Founding
- 12/2010
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-1459378
Organization Overview
Strong Towns is located in Brainerd, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Strong Towns employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strong Towns 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, Strong Towns generated $1.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $851.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.2% 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
WE PRODUCE CONTENT THAT ANALYZES THE FAILURES OF THE POST-WAR NORTH AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT PATTERN WHILE GIVING CITIZENS THE KNOWLEDGE AND TOOLS TO START MAKING OUT PLACES BETTER TODAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE SEEK TO REPLACE AMERICA'SPOST-WAR OF DEVELOPMENT, THE SUBURBAN EXPERIMENT, WITH A PATTERN OF DEVELOPMENT THAT IS FINANCIALLY STRONG AND RESILIENT. WE ADVOCATE FOR CITIES OF ALL SIZES TO BE SAFE, LIVABLE, AND INVITING. WE WORK TO ELEVATE LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO BE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COLLABORATION FOR PEOPLE WORKING TOGETHER IN A PLACE, NOT MERELY THE LOWEST LEVEL IN A HIERARCHY OF GOVERNMENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charles Marohn President | Trustee | 40 | $136,983 |
Andrew Burleson Board Chair | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
John T Reuter Vice Chair | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Ian Rasmussen Treasurer | Trustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $94,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $744,913 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $839,413 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $230,100 |
| Investment income | $283 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $389 |
| 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 | $1,070,185 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $486,947 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $26,656 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,385 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,923 |
| Advertising and promotion | $125,187 |
| Office expenses | $27,290 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,700 |
| Travel | $38,184 |
| 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 | $600 |
| Insurance | $974 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $851,801 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $226,599 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $111,421 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,940 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,998 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,529 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,734 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $348,221 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $72,981 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $36,097 |
| 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 | $109,078 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $239,143 |
| 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 | $348,221 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Strong Towns has recieved totaling $303,599.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bradley Impact Fund Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $150,000 |
Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
Western Conservation Action Denver, CO PURPOSE: Clean Energy Advocacy | $45,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $22,600 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22,512 |
Evolve Foundation Shreveport, LA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT | $10,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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Serveminnesota Minneapolis, MN | $9,195,680 | $42,573,491 |
Arrowhead Economic Opportunity Agency Incorporated Virginia, MN | $33,957,216 | $39,136,123 |
Minnesota Valley Action Council Inc Mankato, MN | $12,018,161 | $29,353,976 |
Tri-Valley Opportunity Council Inc Crookston, MN | $15,068,505 | $26,983,244 |
United Community Action Partnership Inc Marshall, MN | $18,347,423 | $25,415,099 |
Des Moines Performing Arts Des Moines, IA | $53,428,793 | $29,638,099 |
Community Action Of Eastern Iowa Davenport, IA | $4,145,446 | $19,807,458 |
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership Inc Detroit Lakes, MN | $6,691,451 | $20,228,935 |
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc Graettinger, IA | $5,376,639 | $17,208,548 |
Community Action Agency Of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | $5,735,581 | $15,017,682 |
Mid-Iowa Community Action -Mica- Incorporated Marshalltown, IA | $3,849,705 | $14,587,976 |