Minne, operating under the name Minnestar, is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B60) the organization is classified as: Adult Education, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnestar 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, Minnestar generated $257.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $246.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.3% 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
AT MINNESTAR WE BUILD, NURTURE AND ENGAGE THOSE INTERESTED IN TECHNOLOGY THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONNECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MINNESTAR HELPS TO INFUSE MINNESOTA WITH A THRIVING TECHNOLOGY ENVIRONMENT. MINNESTAR BRINGS TOGETHER THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY, PROMOTING CONNECTIONS AND HELPING THE TECHNOLOGY COMMUNITY LEARN FROM EACH OTHER. WE EXIST TO BUILD, NURTURE, AND ENGAGE THOSE INTERESTED IN TECHNOLOGY THROUGH MEANINGFUL CONNECTION.2021 CONTINUED TO BE AN UNPRECEDENTED YEAR FOR THE ORGANIZATION, AS IT WAS FOR EVERYONE. THE ORGANIZATION PIVOTED QUICKLY AND HELD 33 EVENTS (AN INCREASE FROM 26 THE LAST YEAR). WE HELD ONE (1) LARGE ALL DAY CONFERENCE, TWO (2) TECHNOLOGY DEMO EVENTS, A JOB FAIR AND NEARLY TWO DOZEN ASK AN EXPERT VIRTUAL EVENTS AND SMALLER COMMUNITY EVENTS. OUR EVENTS REMAIN THE GO-TO EVENTS SHOWCASING TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION IN OUR COMMUNITY. WE HOSTED MOST OF OUR EVENTS ONLINE IN 2021 WITH OVER 3,000 REGISTERED ATTENDEES. OUR EVENTS ARE ATTENDED BY INDIVIDUALS OF ALL AREAS OF THE TECH ECOSYSTEM, FROM DEVELOPERS TO ENTREPRENEURS, VC INVESTORS TO STUDENTS. WE AIM TO PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY PLATFORM TO SHOWCASE INNOVATION IN OUR TECH COMMUNITY, WHILE BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO CATALYZE, GROW AND SUPPORT A THRIVING TECH COMMUNITY FOR ALL.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Maria Ploessl Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $100,931 |
Jeff Sellner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lindsi Gish Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Casey Helbling Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Justin Porter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Ryan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $19,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $238,001 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $257,001 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31 |
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 | $257,148 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $100,930 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,093 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,789 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,352 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $32,166 |
Office expenses | $810 |
Information technology | $8,945 |
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 | $67,695 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,739 |
All other expenses | $104 |
Total functional expenses | $246,718 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,298 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $312,904 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $42,116 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $388,318 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,895 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $70,580 |
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 | $72,475 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $315,843 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $388,318 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Minne has recieved totaling $19.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19 |
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