Open Access Connections is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Open Access Connections employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Access Connections 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, Open Access Connections generated $190.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $181.5k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
OPEN ACCESS CONNECTIONS PROVIDES THE POOREST MINNESOTANS WITH FREE COMMUNICATION TOOLS, HELPING ENCOURAGE SELF-DETERMINATION AND STRONGER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. THROUGH GRASSROOTS OUTREACH AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH 320 COMMUNITY AGENCIES, WE PROVIDED FREE COMMUNITY VOICE MAIL TO 2,900 HOMELESS AND LOW INCOME MINNESOTANS, ENABLING THEM TO FIND JOBS, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, SOCIAL SERVICES, SAFETY FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE, AND ECONOMIC STABILITY. WE ALSO DISTRIBUTED 1,200 LIFELINE SUPPORTED CELL PHONES TO ELIGIBLE CONSUMERS, AS WELL AS PROVIDED NON-PARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT WITHIN THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Monsuer Herring Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Gloria Johnson Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Manuel Moore Executive Committee Member | 1 | $0 | |
Wayne Oliver Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Cheryl Speeter Margoles Board Member | 1 | $0 | |
Ruth Johnson Executive Committee Member | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $166,702 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,853 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $22,330 |
Total Revenue | $190,886 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $106,450 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,687 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $14,776 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $4,244 |
Other expenses | $51,334 |
Total expenses | $181,491 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $24,488 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $24,488 |
Total liabilities | $9,132 |
Net assets or fund balances | $15,356 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Open Access Connections has recieved totaling $83,500.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PHONES AND LEADERSHIP TO HOMELESS PEOPLE | $35,000 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $30,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $13,500 |
The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: HUMAN SERVICES | $5,000 |
Minnesota Voice Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $0 |
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