Creative Enterprise Zone

Organization Overview

Creative Enterprise Zone is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2017. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creative Enterprise Zone 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, Creative Enterprise Zone generated $235.7k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $357.8k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ZONE'S (CEZ'S) MISSION IS TO ATTRACT AND SUPPORT CREATIVE PEOPLE AND BUSINESSES TO MAKEITHERE CEZMSP. LOCATED BETWEEN PRIOR AVENUE AND THE BOUNDARY BETWEEN MINNEAPOLIS AND SAINT PAUL ALONG THE GREEN LINE, WE ENVISION THE ZONE AS A THRIVING DISTRICT OF CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION CENTERED IN AN EQUITABLE AND JUST COMMUNITY OF ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING. WE APPLY COMMUNITY IMAGINATION TO FOSTER AND IMPROVE PLACE DEVELOPMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: WE RECRUIT CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURS, ARTISTS AND MAKERS TO THE DISTRICT, AND COLLABORATE WITH LANDLORDS TO PREVENT DISPLACEMENT AND ENCOURAGE PRESERVATION OF FAIR AND AFFORDABLE CREATIVE SPACES. WE ALSO SEEK OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP THROUGH INVESTMENTS IN REAL ESTATE AS A LONG TERM ANTI-DISPLACEMENT STRATEGY.


CHROMA ZONE MURAL AND ARTS FESTIVAL: WE PRODUCE AN ANNUAL FESTIVAL WHICH FOCUSES ON THE CREATION OF LARGE OUTDOOR MURALS ON BUILDINGS, ALONG WITH COMMUNITY-LED EVENTS AND ARTS PROGRAMS. OUR GOALS ARE TO RAISE THE PROFILE OF THE GROWING DISTRICT, SUPPORT AND CONNECT CREATIVES WHO WORK AND LIVE HERE, AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE LONG-TERM BEAUTY, ECONOMIC VITALITY, SAFETY AND WALKABILITY OF THE CREATIVE ENTERPRISE ZONE.


CITY OF SAINT PAUL NEIGHBORHOOD STAR PROGRAM: WE ADMINISTER PROPERTY IMPROVEMENT GRANTS AND LOANS REIMBURSABLE THROUGH THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL TO HELP CREATIVE BUSINESSES RESPOND TO COVID-RELATED CHANGES AND MAKE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS.


PUBLIC SPACES: WE COLLABORATE ON INITIATIVES TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH, BEAUTY, SAFETY AND THE ENVIRONMENT BY IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS THAT EXPAND THE URBAN TREE CANOPY (THE 100 TREES INITIATIVE), CREATE NEW PARKS AND PLACES TO CONNECT, AND LEAD A NEIGHBORHOOD-WIDE CONVERSATION ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT AND OUR PUBLIC SPACES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Angela Casselton
Contracted E
$142,975
Renee Spillum
Board Chair
$0
Ben Shardlow
Board Vice C
$0
Pat Thompson
Board Secret
$0
Vince Netz
Board Treasu
$0
Catherine Reid Day
Board Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $43,945
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$95,109
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$139,054
Total Program Service Revenue$106,862
Investment income $37
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 $235,692

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Creative Enterprise Zone has awarded $30,000 in support to 3 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NORTHERN HARDWOOD FRAMES

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$10,000

URBAN GROWLER BREWING CO LLC

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$10,000

COLLIDE THEATRICAL DANCE COMPANY

Org PageRecipient Profile

St Paul, MN

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$10,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Creative Enterprise Zone has recieved totaling $20,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Metropolitan Consortium Of Community Developers

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF GRANT

$15,000
Organization Name not Listed

PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO HELP WITH MISSION

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$5,000
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