North Star Prosperity
- Assets
- $291.6k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 86-2157002
Organization Overview
North Star Prosperity is located in St Paul, MN. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, North Star Prosperity employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. North Star Prosperity is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, North Star Prosperity generated $1.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 38.2% per year over the past 3 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.
Since 2021, North Star Prosperity has awarded 12 individual grants totaling $2,520,000. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND ENSURE MINNESOTANS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE A HAPPY & PRODUCTIVE LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CIVIC EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION PROGRAM: NORTH STAR PROSPERITY IS FOCUSED ON EDUCATING MINNESOTANS ABOUT ECONOMIC ISSUES THAT IMPACT THEM, INCLUDING PUBLIC EDUCATION, CHILD CARE, COLLEGE AFFORDABILITY, HEALTH CARE, FAMILY LEAVE, AND FAIR TAXATION. NSP'S CIVIC EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION CAMPAIGN IS AIMED AT ACHIEVING THE LARGER GOAL OF ADDRESSING STRUCTURAL ISSUES LIMITING OPPORTUNITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH. THIS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON INCREASING CIVIC PARTICIPATION IN HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES AND ENSURING THAT MINNESOTANS UNDERSTAND AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING AT THE STATE LEGISLATIVE LEVEL, WHICH IN PART DUE TO NEWLY DRAWN DISTRICT LINES, IS COMMONLY MISUNDERSTOOD AND OVERLOOKED.(SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART III) NORTH STAR PROSPERITY AIMS TO CONNECT MINNESOTANS WITH INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY ISSUES AND TO ENSURE THAT MINNESOTANS CAN ENGAGE IN THE PROCESS THAT AFFECTS WORKING PEOPLE AND THE SOLUTIONS THAT COULD IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. NORTH STAR PROSPERITY USES VARIOUS OUTREACH EFFORTS TO ENGAGE WITH OUR AUDIENCE AND TO CONDUCT EDUCATION ON CORE ISSUES AND THE CIVIC PROCESS IN WHICH THESE ISSUES MAY BE ADDRESSED, INCLUDING ON OUR WEBSITE, DIGITAL ADS, MAIL, AND CANVASSING WHERE THE PUBLIC CAN LEARN ABOUT THEIR NEWLY DRAWN DISTRICT LINES.
POLITICAL PROGRAM: IN ORDER TO ADVANCE THE MISSION AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION, NORTH STAR PROSPERITY RECOGNIZES THAT PUBLIC DECISION MAKERS HAVE A SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE ON ECONOMIC SECURITY ISSUES AND OUTCOMES. AS SECONDARY TO ITS PRIMARY PURPOSES OF CIVIC EDUCATION AND NONPARTISAN ISSUE ADVOCACY, NORTH STAR PROSPERITY ENGAGED A POLITICAL PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS ISSUE AGENDA. EFFORTS INCLUDE GRANTS TO NSP'S AFFILIATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE WHICH WAS FORMED TO CARRY OUT AN EXPRESS ADVOCACY PROGRAM INTENDED TO EDUCATE VOTERS ABOUT CANDIDATES WHICH ALIGNED WITH NSP'S MISSION AND SHOWED COMMITMENT TO ADVANCING NSP'S POLICY AGENDA.
PUBLIC EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM: NORTH STAR PROSPERITY ENGAGED A PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM FOLLOWING THE 2022 LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO INFORM AND ELEVATE ECONOMIC ISSUES THAT WERE BEING CONSIDERED IN THE MINNESOTA STATE LEGISLATURE. NORTH STAR PROSPERITY IS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT MINNESOTANS ARE INFORMED ABOUT ECONOMIC SECURITY ISSUES AS WELL AS THE CIVIC INSTITUTIONS AND PROCESSES IN WHICH THESE ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED. THE PUBLIC EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM COVERED ECONOMIC SECURITY ISSUES INCLUDING CHILD CARE AFFORDABILITY, PAID FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE PROGRAMS, AND CORPORATE AND MEDICAL PRICE GOUGING. THIS PROGRAM ALLOWED NORTH STAR PROSPERITY TO PUBLICLY ELEVATE AND ADVANCE NSP'S ISSUE PRIORITIES AND TO ENGAGE WITH MINNESOTANS ABOUT ISSUES OF ECONOMIC SECURITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lily Sasse Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Allison Corrado Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzanne Sobotka Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brynn Hausz Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jacquelyn Brustuen Executive Director Thru 07/2023 | Officer | 40 | $49,576 |
Mike Dean Executive Director Starting 08/2023 | Officer | 40 | $12,180 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Outreach Team Research/advertising | 12/30/22 | $786,861 |
Deliver Strategies Llc Research/advertising | 12/30/22 | $705,112 |
Change Media Group Research/advertising | 12/30/22 | $499,631 |
Clarify Research/advertising | 12/30/22 | $427,512 |
Topos Research Partnership Llc Research/advertising | 12/30/22 | $120,000 |
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 | $1,429,675 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,429,675 |
| 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 | $1,429,675 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $740,000 |
| 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. | $61,756 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,967 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,899 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,453 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $35,490 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $37,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $207,789 |
| Advertising and promotion | $340,000 |
| Office expenses | $496 |
| Information technology | $1,096 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,000 |
| Travel | $0 |
| 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 | $2,013 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,482,090 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,584 |
| 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 | $9,037 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $291,621 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,965 |
| Grants payable | $4,853 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $6,818 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $284,803 |
| 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 | $291,621 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, North Star Prosperity has awarded $740,000 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MINNESOTA VOICE PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH CREATING A YOUTH ENGAGEMENT TABLE. | $100,000 |
MINNESOTA FAMILY PROSPERITY PROJECT PURPOSE: POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS AND GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT. | $590,000 |
WIN MINNESOTA PURPOSE: ASSIST WITH STATEWIDE RESEARCH AND MESSAGING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |