The Germanic-American Institute
- Assets
- $1.0m
- Revenue
- $1.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 61
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 12/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 41-6025383
Organization Overview
The Germanic-American Institute is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Germanic-American Institute employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Germanic-American Institute 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 06/2023, Germanic-American Institute generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.3% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KINDERSTUBE PRESCHOOL - A FULLY LICENSED LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 THAT ALSO TEACHES KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND WORLD CITIZENSHIP SKILLS. THERE ARE LOCATIONS IN BOTH ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO DEMONSTRATE NEED FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT WITH TUITION.
THE GAI RAISED FUNDS TO BE SENT OVERSEAS TO HELP SUPPORT UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN GERMANY AND PROVIDED DONATIONS TO A NUMBER OF ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR MISSIONS.
ADULT AND CHILDREN'S EDUCATION - THE GAI IS THE LARGEST GERMAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION CENTER IN THE US. IT OFFERS LANGUAGE CLASSES AND PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES. EXAMPLES INCLUDE A SATURDAY SCHOOL AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR ELEMENTARY-AGED CHILDREN, AS WELL AS ADULT CLASSES AT THE GAI AND THROUGH COMMUNITY ED AT FIVE DIFFERENT LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES METRO. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL STUDENTS, INCLUDING SENIOR CITIZENS, NEEDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. ADDITIONALLY, THE GAI OFFERS TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR HELP WITH GENEALOGY AND OTHER DOCUMENTS, TUTORING, AND GOETHE INSTITUT TESTING.
CULTURAL PROGRAMMING & ADVOCACY - THE GAI OFFERS PUBLIC CULTURAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ARE FREE OR VERY AFFORDABLE. LARGER EVENTS INCLUDE THE DEUTSCHE TAGE CELEBRATION, ST. PAUL'S OLDEST ETHNIC FESTIVAL, AS WELL AS THE ST. PAUL OKTOBERFEST. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES EVENTS SUCH AS ART AND HISTORY EXHIBITS, BOOK READINGS, DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS, CURRENT EVENT DISCUSSIONS, AND HOLIDAY CONCERTS AND MEALS. THE GAI'S ADVOCACY WORK FOCUSES ON GOALS 4, 7, AND 16 OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. GOAL 4 IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION, AND THE GAI IS WORKING WITH THE STATE OF MN TO DEVELOP EARN-AND-LEARN APPRENTICESHIPS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE COLLEGE-FOR-ALL MODEL. GOAL 7 IS FOR GERMANY AND THE US TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP BETTER GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY. GOAL 16 IS TO FOSTER PEACE THROUGH COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS TO CELEBRATE OUR JOINT HUMANITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Danika Hoffman Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gary Shipp Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jasmin Quiggle Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Aaron Verdell Call Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Scott Bentrup Former Treas | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Todd Brand Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $39,130 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $188,275 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $253,800 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $10,752 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $481,205 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,030,139 |
| Investment income | $8,390 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,280 |
| 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 | $1,529,014 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,912 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,864 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $20,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,084 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,817 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $863,785 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,528 |
| Payroll taxes | $60,680 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $9,201 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,030 |
| Advertising and promotion | $34,574 |
| Office expenses | $108,581 |
| Information technology | $25,993 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $100,187 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $772 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,403 |
| Insurance | $31,803 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,532,695 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $31,813 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $158,140 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $154,288 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,445 |
| 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 | $19,917 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $363,556 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $277,249 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,325 |
| Total assets | $1,010,733 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $98,921 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $64,490 |
| 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 | $13,200 |
| Total liabilities | $176,611 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $630,733 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $203,389 |
| 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 | $1,010,733 |