Minnesota Parent Union is located in Saint Paul, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Minnesota Parent Union employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Parent Union 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 12/2023, Minnesota Parent Union generated $310.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 3 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (24.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $495.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MNPU IS DEDICATED TO CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE THE VISION FOR EDUCATION IN MINNESOTA IS CREATED WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, NOT FOR THEM. WE AIM TO ELIMINATE THE STATUS QUO SO THAT SCHOOL LEADERS AND PARENTS ARE PARTNERS IN CREATING GREAT SCHOOLS AND ENSURING QUALITY EDUCATION. MNPU CONNECTS, INFORMS, AND EMPOWERS PARENT LEADERS TO GIVE FAMILIES IN MINNESOTA A VOICE AND CHOICE IN THE VISION FOR RECONSTRUCTING EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DURING THE WARMER MONTHS OF THE YEAR, OUR TEAM SPENT NEARLY 2,000 HOURS COMBINED, EXECUTING OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY. VIA OUR BLOCK BY BLOCK CANVASSING EFFORTS AND TABLING AT 22 COMMUNITY EVENTS, WE DISTRIBUTED JUST OVER 22,000 TOTAL FLIERS ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES. 10,132 PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS SIGNED OUR PETITION IN SUPPORT OF OUR MINNESOTA EDUCATION GRANTS EFFORT. WE HOSTED A DOZEN WORKSHOPS AND INFORMATION SESSIONS FOCUSED ON THIS EFFORT, WITH 156 ATTENDEES IN TOTAL. WE ALSO COMMISSIONED A SHORT 3 QUESTION SURVEY FOR PARENTS, WHICH ASKED, 1. IF YOU COULD GET YOUR CHILD(REN) A BETTER EDUCATION, WOULD YOU? 2. ARE FINANCIAL RESOURCES A BARRIER TO A BETTER EDUCATION FOR YOUR CHILD? 3. WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO RECEIVE A $12,000 EDUCATION GRANT IF YOU COULD? OUT OF 436 TOTAL RESPONDENTS, MOST OF WHOM WERE PEOPLE OF COLOR, 100% ANSWERED ALL THREE QUESTIONS YES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Rashad Turner Executive Director | 65 | $180,125 | |
Jazmin Danielson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gabrielle Grier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Marea Perry Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bill English Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Johnson Director | Trustee | 1 | $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 | $302,912 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $302,912 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,280 |
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 | $310,192 |
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. | $180,126 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,019 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $102,872 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $20,332 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,560 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,981 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $2,200 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $54,231 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,831 |
Office expenses | $3,395 |
Information technology | $2,421 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,008 |
Travel | $2,713 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,246 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,188 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $495,056 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $332,471 |
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 | $38 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,610 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $334,120 |
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 | $732 |
Total liabilities | $732 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $333,388 |
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 | $334,120 |