St Paul Neighborhood Network is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 04/2023, St Paul Neighborhood Network employed 49 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. St Paul Neighborhood Network 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 04/2023, St Paul Neighborhood Network generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 04/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SPNN AMPLIFIES VOICES AND STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO USE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS TO MAKE BETTER LIVES, USE AUTHENTIC VOICE, AND BUILD COMMON UNDERSTANDING. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY TEACHING MEDIA AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO YOUTH; TRAINING ADULTS IN BASIC AND ADVANCED CAMERA, EDITING, LIGHTING, AND SOUND TECHNIQUES; PROVIDING FOUR CABLE CHANNELS PROGRAMMED WITH LOCALLY PRODUCED CONTENT; AND TEACHING DIGITAL LITERACY COURSES TO YOUTH, ADULTS, AND NEW IMMIGRANTS FROM ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROJECT (CTEP) - CTEP AMERICORPS WORKS TO CLOSE THE GAP BETWEEN THOSE WHO HAVE ACCESS TO MODERN INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN THE TWIN CITIES AND THOSE WHO DON'T (THE "DIGITAL DIVIDE"). THE ONLY AMERICORPS PROGRAM IN MINNESOTA TACKLING THIS ISSUE, CTEP PLACES UP TO 35 AMERICORPS MEMBERS WITH COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE METRO AREA TO TEACH BASIC TECHNOLOGY SKILLS TO INDIVIDUALS SEEKING IMPROVED ACCESS TO SOCIAL, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.
MEDIA EDUCATION - SPNN SERVES AS THE PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FACILITY AND COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER FOR THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. THE TEAM OFFERS ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS, PROFESSIONAL MEDIA SOFTWARE AND TELEVISION STUDIO SPACE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PRODUCE MEDIA CONTENT. THE TEAM ALSO HAS DROP IN SPACE AND COHORT BASED PROGRAMS FOR OUR YOUTH.
COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS - THE SPNN COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS TEAM HELPS EXPAND THE REACH OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH LOW-COST MEDIA SERVICES AND BY COVERING MANY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES AND EVENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS PRODUCED IN-HOUSE. PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF CONTENT A YEAR, THE SPNN COMMUNITY PRODUCTIONS TEAM CURATES 30 YEARS OF CULTURAL, CIVIC AND ARTS PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO PRODUCTION AND LIVE EVENT DUTIES, THIS TEAM ALSO PROGRAMS FOUR NON-COMMERCIAL CHANNELS ON THE CITY CABLE SYSTEM WITH CONTENT 24/7. CHANNELS 14 AND 15 ARE OFFERED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND AIR PROGRAMS PRODUCED OR SPONSORED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. CHANNEL 16 IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PRODUCED BY THE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM AND SPNN YOUTH. FINALLY, CHANNEL 19 IS DEDICATED TO SPNN PRODUCTIONS, WHICH COVER A WIDE VARIETY OF IMPORTANT CULTURAL, CIVIC AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE SAINT PAUL COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Wesley Farrow President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Meagan Pick Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Reichling Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Phasoua Vang Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ashley Aram Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Aqiula Collins Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $253,224 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $999,352 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,252,576 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $180,813 |
Investment income | $2,066 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,200 |
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 | $1,438,763 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,802 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $8,550 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $86,150 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,460 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $726,171 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,196 |
Other employee benefits | $123,731 |
Payroll taxes | $59,901 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $65,652 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $163,824 |
Advertising and promotion | $727 |
Office expenses | $53,316 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $301,142 |
Travel | $1,921 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,512 |
Interest | $17,429 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $83,711 |
Insurance | $24,941 |
All other expenses | $2,333 |
Total functional expenses | $1,777,936 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $102,959 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $165,737 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $345,772 |
Accounts receivable, net | $44,814 |
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 | $432,429 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $284,027 |
Total assets | $1,375,738 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,072 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $29,126 |
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 | $233,854 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $308,255 |
Total liabilities | $634,307 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $599,759 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $141,672 |
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 | $1,375,738 |