Whittier Alliance
- Assets
- $721.9k
- Revenue
- $300.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 02/1978
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-1315023
Organization Overview
Whittier Alliance is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (I20) the organization is classified as: Crime Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Whittier Alliance employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Whittier Alliance 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 12/2023, Whittier Alliance generated $300.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $240.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Whittier Alliance has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $171,072. 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
THE WHITTIER ALLIANCE IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A FLOURISHING AND DISTINCTIVE NEIGHBORHOOD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, WA HIRED A NEW FULL TIME STAFF MEMBER TO DEDICATE TO TENANT RIGHTS EFFORTS. WA ASSISTED 6 TENANTS THIS YEAR IN SOME FORM OF TENANT-LANDLORD MEDIATION TO PREVENT EVICTIONS, COMPLETE REPAIRS, AND/OR PREP FOR COURT HEARINGS. WA STAFF WERE ABLE TO SPREAD AWARENESS DOOR-TO-DOOR WITHIN 2 MAJOR APARTMENT OWNERSHIPS, WHICH IN TURN HELPED CREATE ONE NEW TENANT ASSOCIATION ALONG WITH FACILITATING SEVERAL TENANT SUPPORT MEETINGS. WA ALSO PASSED ALONG COMPLAINT FORMS AND ENCOURAGED/MADE IT ACCESSIBLE FOR TENANTS TO SUBMIT AND WORK WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ON INVESTIGATION OF RENTAL OWNER/MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT PROPERTY GROUP. PRIORITIZING TENANT RIGHTS AND ADVOCATING FOR COMMUNAL JUSTICE CONTINUE TO DRIVE THE INITIATIVE WA TAKES INTO 2024. IN 2022 WHITTIER ALLIANCE ALONG WITH 5 COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCLUDING NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS, WERE CHOSEN TO PARTNER WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS FOR ENGAGEMENT ON THE FORMER KMART SITE/NEW NICOLLET DEVELOPMENT. 2023 WAS FOCUSED ON PHASE 2 OF THE PROJECT, WHERE THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATED IN INFORMING AND CREATING THE CONCEPT DESIGNS FOR PUBLIC AND STREET SPACES. THIS YEAR WE SAW AN INCREDIBLE TURN OUT AT CITY-LED OPEN HOUSES, BREAKING ATTENDANCE RECORDS FOR MEETINGS OF ITS KIND. AS THE PROJECT MOVES INTO PHASE 3 WHERE DEVELOPERS AND ARCHITECTS ARE BROUGHT IN TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO CONSTRUCT THE SITE, WE HOPE TO CONTINUE CENTERING THE VOICES OF THE COMMUNITY IN EACH STEP OF THE PROCESS. BEGINNING LAST JUNE, THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE BEGAN HOSTING A MONTHLY DINNER CATERED BY LOCAL RESTAURANTS. IN THE MONTHS THAT HAVE FOLLOWED, THE DINNER HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY POPULAR, WITH MANY NEW AND REGULAR ATTENDEES FROM AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD EACH TIME. THE DINNER HAS BEEN THE SCENE FOR RESOURCE TABLING AND/OR SPEAKERS FROM DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING HENNEPIN COUNTY, THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS, AND AMERICAN MUSLIMS FOR PALESTINE. IN FALL OF 2023, WE WERE JOINED BY LOCAL ARTIST ANITA WHITE, WHO MADE SKETCHES OF SOME OF OUR ATTENDEES, WHICH SHE LATER DEVELOPED INTO ART PANELS TO GO AROUND THE KMART SITE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danny Villars Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Natalie Somerson Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kameron Brodie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Kate Davis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Megan Mathew Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Stephanie Brown Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $194,632 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,139 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $150 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $246,771 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $45,138 |
| Investment income | $7,052 |
| 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 | $299,961 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $8,806 |
| 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. | $81,487 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,372 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $38,287 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $685 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,048 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,256 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,695 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,053 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,397 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,609 |
| Information technology | $1,551 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $19,605 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $181 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,854 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $240,872 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $166,377 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $300,674 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $42,692 |
| 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 | $212,191 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $721,934 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $466 |
| 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 | $466 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $721,468 |
| 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 | $721,934 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Whittier Alliance has awarded $48,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SUNNY'S BEAUTY SUPPLY PURPOSE: BIPOC business rebuild | $6,000 |
GM AUTO PURPOSE: BIPOC business rebuild | $6,000 |
VENUS UNVEILED PURPOSE: BIPOC business rebuild | $6,000 |
G&L FURNITURE PURPOSE: BIPOC business rebuild | $6,000 |
HEALING PATH WELLESS SERVICES PURPOSE: BIPOC business rebuild | $6,000 |
EMMANUEL MINTER (FIT FIRST RUNNING) PURPOSE: BIPOC business rebuild | $6,000 |