Metropolitan Economic Development Association is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (S30) the organization is classified as: Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Metropolitan Economic Development Association employed 32 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Metropolitan Economic Development Association 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, Metropolitan Economic Development Association generated $12.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.1% 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.
Since 2016, Metropolitan Economic Development Association has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $493,500. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
HELPING MINORITY ENTREPRENEURS SUCCEED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MEDA'S MISSION IS TO HELP BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS SUCCEED. OUR THEORY OF CHANGE IS THAT SUCCESSFUL BIPOC ENTREPRENEURSHIP CREATES WEALTH IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WHICH IS A PRIMARY STRATEGY TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND FAIR ECONOMY. TO FULFIL OUR MISSION, MEDA PROVIDES INTEGRATED, WRAP-AROUND SERVICES IN THE AREAS ALL ENTREPRENEURS NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL TO GROW AND SCALE THEIR BUSINESSES- MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, MONEY AND MARKET. MEDA'S SERVICES AND PRODUCTS ARE AVAILABLE TO BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC) ENTREPRENEURS EXCLUSIVELY. IN 2021, MEDA FOCUSED AGAIN ON HELPING BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS RESPOND TO, RECOVER FROM, AND RETOOL FOR THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. WE PROVIDED EMERGENCY AND SOPHISTICATED BUSINESS CONSULTING TO HELP BIPOC BUSINESSES RE-OPEN THEIR DOORS. OUR CDFI PROVIDED PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM FUNDING, LINES OF CREDIT AND OTHER TERM DEBT PRODUCTS TO FUND HIRING, INVENTORY AND EQUIPMENT. MEDA'S MINNESOTA MBDA BUSINESS CENTER AND ASCEND TWIN CITIES CONNECTED BIPOC CONTRACTORS TO SECURE CONTRACTS THAT LEAD TO SUSTAINABLE GROWTH.IN ALL, MEDA SERVED 702 BIPOC ENTREPRENEURS, HELPING THEM SECURE $24.1 MILLION IN FINANCE AND WINNING $50.3 MILLION IN CONTRACTS. THESE RESULTS LED TO THE CREATION OR MAINTENANCE OF 1,632 JOBS IN THESE BUSINESSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alfredo V Martel President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $323,590 |
Daniel Holmquist Vice President - Finance | Officer | 40 | $159,303 |
Patrick Pariseau - Vice President - Lending & Consulting | 40 | $146,617 | |
Andrew J O'leary Chief Development Officer | 40 | $125,805 | |
Uri Camarena-Micahel Director Of Business Consulting | 40 | $110,759 | |
Craig Veurink Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Fredrikson & Byron Pa Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $239,720 |
The Financial Services Consulting Program Consulting | 12/30/21 | $109,330 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $2,388,935 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,660,244 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,049,179 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $2,009,557 |
Investment income | $275 |
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 | $12,064,856 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $385,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $105,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $558,294 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $228,646 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,959,218 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $77,471 |
Other employee benefits | $388,828 |
Payroll taxes | $175,715 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $223,600 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $38,800 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,742,486 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $49,523 |
Information technology | $62,251 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $139,265 |
Travel | $3,239 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $9,657 |
Interest | $374,350 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $110,589 |
Insurance | $58,273 |
All other expenses | $3,254 |
Total functional expenses | $7,934,680 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,799,451 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $623,169 |
Accounts receivable, net | $15,565 |
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 | $327,114 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $386,574 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $116,610 |
Investments—other securities | $650,000 |
Investments—program-related | $19,900,674 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $294,427 |
Total assets | $45,113,584 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $777,552 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,275,265 |
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 | $26,323,085 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,421,420 |
Total liabilities | $31,797,322 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $11,201,096 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,115,166 |
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 | $45,113,584 |
Over the last fiscal year, Metropolitan Economic Development Association has awarded $325,000 in support to 27 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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C STONE LANDSCAPE LLC PURPOSE: COVID Mitigation/Recovery Grants | $20,000 |
TLC MILLIMETER WAVE PRODUCTS INC PURPOSE: COVID Mitigation/Recovery Grants | $15,000 |
MIDWEST SELECT CONTRACTING LLC PURPOSE: COVID Mitigation/Recovery Grants | $15,000 |
JAB HOLDINGS LLC PURPOSE: COVID Mitigation/Recovery Grants | $15,000 |
YAHWEH LAUNDROMAT AND CLEANING SERVICES PURPOSE: COVID Mitigation/Recovery Grants | $15,000 |
ARCHIVED EXPRESSIONS LLC DBA MIND'S EYE COMICS PURPOSE: COVID Mitigation/Recovery Grants | $15,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Metropolitan Economic Development Association has recieved totaling $200,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Deluxe Corporation Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Deluxe Corporation Foundation Cleveland, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Southern Minnesota Initiative Foundation Owatonna, MN | $74,043,196 | $20,001,758 |
Vocational Development Center Inc Council Bluffs, IA | $12,984,673 | $16,204,305 |
Southern Iowa Economic Development Association Ottumwa, IA | $4,848,905 | $15,262,424 |
Wisconsin Dells Visitor & Convention Bureau Wisconsin Dells, WI | $26,952,168 | $17,110,395 |
Wbd Inc Madison, WI | $14,868,892 | $9,399,155 |
Metropolitan Economic Development Association Minneapolis, MN | $45,113,584 | $12,064,856 |
Great Plains Institute For Sustainable Development Minneapolis, MN | $9,896,004 | $8,891,636 |
Minneapolis - St Paul Regional Economic Development Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $5,371,081 | $6,502,146 |
Madison Development Corporation Madison, WI | $34,294,523 | $5,181,232 |
Center For Economic Inclusion Saint Paul, MN | $9,315,769 | $9,776,985 |
Greater Madison Convention & Visitor Bureau Inc Madison, WI | $7,711,633 | $4,933,152 |
Nextstage Bloomington, MN | $2,654,997 | $4,431,008 |