Urban Village Inc
- Assets
- $124.1k
- Revenue
- $228.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 06/2019
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-3672434
Organization Overview
Urban Village Inc is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (P84) the organization is classified as: Ethnic & Immigrant Centers, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Urban Village Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Urban Village Inc 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, Urban Village Inc generated $228.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 43.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $169.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE URBAN VILLAGE IS A KAREN AND KARENNI COMMUNITY SPACE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, AND KINSHIP BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ITS WALLS. SINCE EARLY 2019, THE URBAN VILLAGE HAS ACTED AS AN INCUBATOR FOR COMMUNITY LED PROJECTS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING, SUPPORTING AND CULTIVATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR KAREN AND KARENNI REFUGEES IN MINNESOTA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY SPACE: STARTING IN MAY 2019, THE URBAN VILLAGE HAS OPENED THE DOORS OF OUR CULTURALLY RELEVANT COMMUNITY SPACE FOR COMMUNITY LED PROGRAMS. WITH BAMBOO WALLS, NATIVE PLANTS, ARTIFACTS, A MURAL, AND ART, THE URBAN VILLAGEPROMOTES CULTURAL PRESERVATION AND HERITAGE IN ITS VERY BEING. HERE IS THE LIST OF PROGRAMS THAT THE URBAN VILLAGE HAS SUPPORTED WITH ITS SPACE AND RESOURCES: -SOFT TV (WEEKLY KAREN NEWS AND ENTERTAINMENT SHOW), SPPS TUTORING PROGRAM (LIMITED TO 10 STUDENTS), ASIAN YOUTH OUTREACH (GANG AND SUBSTANCE USE PREVENTION), FRIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS (TUV PARTNERSHIP WITH HAFA AND THE FOOD GROUP), SOLIDARITY STREET ART, YOUTH IN ACTION(KAREN YOUTH MOVEMENT), KAREN TYPING CLASS, KAREN FOR BLACK LIVES MOVEMENT, KAREN PRO PAINTERS, KAREN NETWORKING NIGHTS, KARENNI DANCE GROUP, SALWEEN PEACE PARK FUNDRAISER, FREE BURMA RANGERS SCREENING, COMMUNITY FORUMS, THE MURAL PROJECT, AND COUNTLESS INFORMAL COMMUNITY GATHERINGS.
FRIDAY FOOD: IN RESPONSE TO THE ECONOMIC EFFECT OF COVID-19 AND FOOD DESERTS CREATED BY THE CIVIL UPRISING IN RESPONSE TO THE MURDER OF GEORGE FLOYD, THE URBAN VILLAGE HAS PARTNERED WITH HAFA (HMONG AMERICAN FARMERS ASSOCIATION) AND THE FOOD GROUP TO CREATE THE "FRIDAY FOOD DISTRIBUTION".OUR FOOD DISTRIBUTION IS FOCUSED ON CURATING CULTURALLY SPECIFIC AND RELEVANT FOODS THAT OUR COMMUNITY UTILIZES DAILY. THESE FOODS ARE DISTRIBUTED EVERY FRIDAY FOR MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY THAT SIGN UP.
ADVOCATE FOR ARTS, EDUCATION, AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION FOR OUR COMMUNITY: THE URBAN VILLAGE PROVIDES ART PROGRAMMING IN THE FORM OF A VISUAL ARTS CLASS AND A TRADITIONAL MUSIC CLASS. THESE CLASSES ARE BROKEN INTO AGEGROUPING OFFERINGS. ON TOP OF THESE OFFERINGS, THE URBAN VILLAGE HAS PARTNERED WITH THE ST. PAUL PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ST. PAUL PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO CREATE A HANDFUL OF CULTURALLY RELEVANT ART ACTIVITIES FOR BOTH KAREN/KARENNI AND NON KAREN/KARENNI YOUTH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Phenow Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Ku Hser Director Of Events | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $29,000 |
Luke Buttenhoff Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Friedlund Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tessa Buttenhoff Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Carly Miller General Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $228,308 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $228,308 |
| 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 | $228,308 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $89,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,350 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,360 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,937 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $12,763 |
| Advertising and promotion | $480 |
| Office expenses | $20,186 |
| Information technology | $514 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $6,671 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $639 |
| All other expenses | $154 |
| Total functional expenses | $169,467 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $120,265 |
| 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 | $3,835 |
| Total assets | $124,100 |
| 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 | $72 |
| Total liabilities | $72 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,028 |
| 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 | $124,100 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Urban Village Inc has recieved totaling $26,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mardag Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: CULTURAL PRESERVATION CAMPAIGN | $20,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: GROWTH | $6,100 |
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