Citizens League

Organization Overview

Citizens League is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens League employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens League 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, Citizens League generated $958.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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

EMPOWER PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN CIVIC LIFE AND PUBLIC POLICY, TO MAKE MINNESOTA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK FOR EVERYONE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN 2021, CITIZENS LEAGUE ENGAGED PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA IN UNDERSTANDING POLICY ISSUES AND SHAPING SOLUTIONS. IN PARTICULAR WE WORKED TO BRING FORWARD PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERTISE OF PEOPLE MOST IMPACTED BY POLICY ISSUES. WE ACCOMPLISHED THIS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE MIND OPENER SERIES; POLICY INITIATIVES INCLUDING TWO IN-DEPTH PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS; AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING. THE CAPITOL PATHWAYS PROGRAM COMPLETED ITS 6TH YEAR PROVIDING PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR APPROX. 30 STUDENTS OF COLOR AT THE STATE LEGISLATURE, MAKING MINNESOTA'S GOVERNMENT MORE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE'S POPULATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kate Cimino
Executive Director
$133,907
Laura Monn Ginsburg
Chair
$0
Patrick Born
Recent Past Chair
$0
John Knapp
Treasurer
$0
Cedrick Baker
Vice Chair
$0
Cyndi Lesher
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$176,404
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$530,298
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$706,702
Total Program Service Revenue$240,881
Investment income $10,699
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 $958,282

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Citizens League has recieved totaling $358,540.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A LEADERSHIP LEARNING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWER, DIVERSE LEGISLATIVE STAFF SO THEY ARE POSITIONED TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR LEGISLATORS IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD IN STATE GOVERNMENT

$50,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A LEADERSHIP LEARNING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWER, DIVERSE LEGISLATIVE STAFF SO THEY ARE POSITIONED TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR LEGISLATORS IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD IN STATE GOVERNMENT

$50,000
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$47,299
Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS

$36,800
Charities Aid Foundation America

Alexandria, VA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION

$33,160
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO FUND THE CAPITOL PATHWAYS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

$25,000
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