Commusication is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Commusication employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Commusication 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 06/2022, Commusication generated $365.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $203.3k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.8% per year over the past 7 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
COMMUSICATION'S MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY YOUNG VOICES AND CULTIVATE SKILLS FOR SUCCESS THROUGH EQUITABLE ACCESS TO MUSIC, COLLABORATION, AND OPPORTUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PERFORMANCE CHOIR IS CMC'S TOP PERFORMANCE-INTENSIVE CHOIR THAT COLLABORATES REGULARLY WITH MUSICIANS FROM AREA COLLEGES, HIGH SCHOOLS, AND LOCAL GUEST ARTISTS, INCLUDING THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA. THEY PERFORM AT HIGH PROFILE VENUES ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES. THE GROUP REHEARSES THREE TIMES A WEEK AND PERFORMS AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH LEARN MUSIC LITERACY, VOCAL TECHNIQUE, AND LIFELONG SKILLS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Georgina Chinchilla Gonzalez Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $37,672 |
Sara Zanussi Executive Director (term June 21) | Officer | 40 | $30,022 |
Shoua Salas Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Connie Hall Bruun Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Ari Koehnen Sweeney Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cara Wilson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $166,745 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $185,518 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $352,263 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,220 |
Investment income | $1,580 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $245 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $365,308 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $67,694 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,924 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $65,609 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,015 |
Payroll taxes | $19,656 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,621 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,908 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $4,062 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,000 |
Travel | $850 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $247 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $926 |
Insurance | $1,586 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $203,278 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,489 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $118,191 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $7,978 |
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 | $3,322 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $350,980 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $36,000 |
Total liabilities | $36,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $314,980 |
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 | $350,980 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Commusication has recieved totaling $66,005.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $53,500 |
Youthprise Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: General Operating Grant | $10,000 |
Hrk Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: PROGRAM | $2,500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Community Reinvestment Fund Inc Minneapolis, MN | $272,393,749 | $53,118,127 |
Iec Hotel Corporation West Des Moines, IA | $103,529,195 | $16,531,928 |
Milwaukee Economic Development Corp Milwaukee, WI | $129,937,785 | $4,507,113 |
Black Hawk County Gaming Assoc Waterloo, IA | $18,246,475 | $5,898,126 |
Common Wealth Development Inc Madison, WI | $16,900,042 | $3,774,568 |
Milwaukee Urban Strategic Investment Corp Milwaukee, WI | $23,035,863 | $4,044,506 |
Watertown Development Company Watertown, SD | $26,777,594 | $1,539,881 |
Destination Medical Center Corporation Rochester, MN | $379,838 | $2,053,572 |
Northwest Side Community Development Corporation Milwaukee, WI | $11,140,702 | $4,254,876 |
Northside Economic Opportunity Network Minneapolis, MN | $8,534,205 | $5,326,140 |
Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation Fargo, ND | $1,995,409 | $1,379,514 |
Pottawattamie County Development Corporation Council Bluffs, IA | $7,450,789 | $1,451,387 |