Minnesota Voice is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Minnesota Voice employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Voice 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, Minnesota Voice generated $539.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Minnesota Voice has awarded 209 individual grants totaling $3,138,989. 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
MINNESOTA VOICE IS A COLLABORATION OF ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOWARD PERMANENT CHANGE IN SOCIAL, RACIAL, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY INCREASING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND VOTER PARTICIPATION, MAKING SURE THAT EVERY MINNESOTANS' VOICE IS HEARD AND THE STATE REFLECTS THE VALUES OF ITS CITIZENS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT-NONPARTISAN EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS ABOUT HOW TO VOTE, LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, AND WAYS TO MAKE CHANGE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES
FELLOWS PROGRAM - TRAIN ORGANIZERS OF COLOR ON EXECUTING EFFECTIVE VOTER ENGAGEMENT EFFORTS FOCUSED ON INCREASING VOTER TURNOUT FROM COMMUNITIES OF COLOR. PROVIDE TRAINING RESOURCES FOR VOTER ENGAGEMENT BASICS, (HOW TO CONDUCT A PHONE BANK, CANDIDATE EDUCATION EVENT, OR VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE),LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF NON-PARTISAN VOTER ENGAGEMENT.
PLANNING & COORDINATION-WE SUPPORT COALITION PARTNERS IN CREATING STRATEGY AND PLANS FOR IMPLEMENTING VOTER ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. WE HOST CONVENINGS, KEEP COORDINATED ACTIONS CALENDAR, AND MANAGE TURF FOR OUR PARTNERS TO SUPPORT COLLABORATION AND AVOID DUPLICATING EFFORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kevin Whelan Prior-Interim Executive Director | Officer | 35 | $57,453 |
Hwajeong Kim Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $48,562 |
Denise Cardinal Treas, Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bao Vang Chair, Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Schiebel 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $539,519 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $539,519 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $539,519 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $479,207 |
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. | $46,106 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,611 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $248,067 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $57,453 |
Payroll taxes | $35,754 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $5,789 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,337 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $91,950 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,375 |
Information technology | $14,445 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,540 |
Travel | $1,100 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,281 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,223 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,050,627 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $471,923 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $151,936 |
Total assets | $623,859 |
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 | $20,499 |
Total liabilities | $20,499 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $603,360 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $623,859 |
Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Voice has awarded $479,207 in support to 54 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $100,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $62,500 |
MAIN STREET ALLIANCE PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $33,854 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $32,853 |
ANIKA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $25,000 |
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Minnesota Voice has recieved totaling $364,890.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
State Voices Washington, DC PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | $259,890 |
Windward Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $75,000 |
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $20,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Win Minnesota Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: Operations | $0 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Win Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | $1,242,170 | $2,311,000 |
Madison Parks Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $4,094,657 | $1,634,719 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Minneapolis, MN | $993,932 | $1,288,972 |
Minnesota Voice Saint Paul, MN | $623,859 | $539,519 |
American Future Fund West Des Moines, IA | $1,849,149 | $360,138 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Madison, WI | $916,897 | $892,473 |
Wisconsin Family Action Inc Madison, WI | $468,342 | $565,160 |
Alliance For A Better Minnesotaeducation Fund Saint Paul, MN | $12,300 | $318,000 |
Fairvote Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN | $311,242 | $626,509 |
Our Children Minnetonka, MN | $108,907 | $377,662 |
Growth & Justice Saint Paul, MN | $105,540 | $200,347 |
Citizens Involvement Council Pierre, SD | $440,754 | $250,288 |