Simon Says Give
- Assets
- $32.1k
- Revenue
- $124.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Eagan, MN
- Founding
- 05/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-4015006
Organization Overview
Simon Says Give is located in Eagan, MN. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Simon Says Give 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, Simon Says Give generated $124.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $160.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Simon Says Give has awarded 77 individual grants totaling $855,406. 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
TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS TO BE UNSTOPPABLE. SIMON SAYS GIVE IS A NONPROFIT FOUNDED BY MANDI SIMON. WE ARE A KID FOUNDED AND KID OPERATED ORGANIZATION. IN HONOR OF MANDI'S BIRTHDAY IN AUGUST EVERY YEAR, WE CELEBRATE HER BY GIVING SCHOOL READINESS TO AS MANY KIDS AS WE CAN WITH OUR ANNUAL HIGH FIVE FOR SUPPLIES DRIVE. WE ALSO SUPPORT KIDS WITH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HIGH FIVE FOR SUPPLIES:IN MINNESOTA, WE CONDUCT A SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE THAT IS BRANDED AS HIGH FIVE FOR SUPPLIES. IN 2021, WE DISTRIBUTED 4,000 SCHOOL SUPPLY BOXES. THESE BOXES WERE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN WITHIN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA AND THROUGH OUR NON-PROFIT DISTRIBUTION PARTNERS. OUR WORCESTER, MA CHAPTER ALSO CONDUCTED THEIR HIGH FIVE FOR SUPPLIES AND SUCCESSFULLY PACKED AND DISTRIBUTED 652 BOXES TO KIDS IN NEED WITHIN THE WORCESTER AREA.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS:WE PROVIDE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS TO KIDS IN TWO MAIN WAYS. A HOSTED BIRTHDAY AT A COMMUNITY OR SCHOOL VENUE WHERE KIDS CAN CELEBRATE THEIR BIRTHDAY WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. WE ALSO HAVE WHAT WE CALL BIRTHDAY'S IN A BOX, A BOX THAT IS FILLED WITH MANY THINGS A PARENT NEEDS TO CELEBRATE A CHILD. WE PROVIDE CAKE MIX, FROSTING, CANDLES, PLATES AND NAPKINS ETC. WE ALSO TRY TO PROVIDE A TAILORED GIFT IN NEED AND A GIFT FOR FUN. ALL OF OUR CHAPTERS PROVIDE BIRTHDAYS TO CHILDREN IN THEIR COMMUNITY. IN 2021 HERE IN MN WE CELEBRATED 52 BIRTHDAYS. OUR WORCESTER, MA CHAPTER CELEBRATED 27 BIRTHDAYS IN 2021. OUR SOUTH DAKOTA CHAPTER CELEBRATED 350 BIRTHDAYS.
YOUTH LEADERSHIP:YOUTH LEADERSHIP AT SIMON SAYS GIVE COMES IN MULTIPLE WAYS. WE HAVE YOUTH THAT ARE INVOLVED IN OUR KID ADVISORY BOARDS IN ALL THREE CHAPTERS. OUR KIDS ADVISORY BOARD (KAB) MEMBERS WORK ON INDIVIDUAL PROJECTS AND GROUP PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THEY GO OUT TO EVENTS AND SPEAK ABOUT SIMON SAYS GIVE AT ROTARY AND CHAMBER EVENTS. WE HAVE HUNDREDS OF YOUTH WHO VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME AT OUR BIRTHDAYS OR BACKPACK EVENTS. MANY OF OUR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS HAVE ALSO BEEN RECIPIENTS OF BACKPACKS OR BIRTHDAYS.
HUNGER PROJECT:OUR SIOUX FALLS CHAPTER FOCUSES ON HUNGER WITH THEIR TAKE A MEAL MAKE A MEAL PROGRAM. THEY PARTNER WITH LOCAL CHEFS TO PROVIDE SIMPLE HEALTHY MEALS FOR KIDS TO LEARN HOW TO MAKE. THIS PROVIDES A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR THESE KIDS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dina B Simon President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Bryan Altman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Louis Abramowski Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brittany Lloyd Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kent Engler Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Flemming Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $124,063 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $16,162 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $124,063 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$134 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $124,330 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $101,382 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $190 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,623 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,133 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,968 |
| Office expenses | $18,229 |
| Information technology | $1,874 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,800 |
| Travel | $624 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $71 |
| Interest | $459 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,155 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $160,230 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,555 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $1,500 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $32,055 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,730 |
| 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 | $10,730 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,325 |
| 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 | $32,055 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Simon Says Give has awarded $25,875 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS TO CHILDREN IN NEED GRADE K-12 | $10,500 |
ASCENSION ACADEMY PURPOSE: PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS TO CHILDREN IN NEED GRADE K-12 | $7,875 |
PRINCE HALL GRAND LODGE PURPOSE: PROVIDE SCHOOL SUPPLY KITS TO CHILDREN IN NEED GRADE K-12 | $7,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Simon Says Give has recieved totaling $11,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, HUMAN SERVICES | $10,000 |
Slaggie Family Foundation Winona, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
The Stevenl & Jan L Kirchner Family Foundation Edina, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Youth And Shelter Services Inc Ames, IA | $20,702,397 | $24,039,614 |
The Link Minneapolis, MN | $6,613,404 | $13,474,275 |
Youth Emergency Services & Shelter Of Iowa Des Moines, IA | $0 | $217,505 |
Boys & Girls Club Fox Valley Inc Appleton, WI | $26,027,679 | $9,240,725 |
Nexus-Kindred Family Healing Plymouth, MN | $839,964 | $6,183,388 |
Youthlink Minneapolis, MN | $7,176,336 | $4,645,076 |
Pathfinders Milwaukee Inc Milwaukee, WI | $3,323,212 | $6,489,497 |
Face To Face Health & Counseling Service Inc St Paul, MN | $2,240,390 | $4,777,306 |
Alia St Paul, MN | $2,112,813 | $3,052,828 |
Youth Investment Foundation Medina, MN | $3,022,815 | $3,565,065 |
Ain Dah Yung Our Home Center St Paul, MN | $2,593,572 | $3,707,790 |
Positive Alternatives Inc Menomonie, WI | $2,331,040 | $3,405,392 |