2024-09-19T11:20:20-05:00 2023-12-31 411397419 Abdo LLP 5201 Eden Ave 250 Edina MN 55436 990 2023-01-01 363501477 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc MINN 6517573081 2314 University Ave W 20 St Paul MN 55114 Kari Aanestad Associate Director 6517573081 2024-09-17 1 0 Molly L Schaffer CPA P01807360 9528359090 2024-07-29 2023 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z Nonoko Sato 2314 University Ave W 20 St Paul MN 55114 3939048 0 X www.minnesotanonprofits.org X 1986 MN Inform, promote, connect and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. 20 20 34 178 6250 78 2387072 1609502 2130435 2241422 17883 88124 0 0 4535390 3939048 379000 51079 0 0 2252166 2392794 0 0 155970 1393897 1274519 4025063 3718392 510327 220656 4644598 4698878 887857 617448 3756741 4081430 X The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits informs, promotes, connects and strengthens individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. 0 1 973409 75 551335 Education: MCN strives to provide educational events, networking opportunities, and publications that center equity and respond to the expressed needs, interests, and experiences of individual organizations to support the growth, health, and future of the sector and its people. In 2023, MCN sponsored approximately 100 public events with over 5,950 total attendees. The majority of MCN's workshops were offered virtually in response to member choice; however, we increased the number of in-person conferences from one in 2022 to three in 2023. Our Annual Conference set a record registration for a Greater Minnesota host site with 672 total attendees gathering in Duluth over two days in September, a 9% increase from the last Greater Minnesota host site Rochester in 2019. Our Finance and Sustainability Conference remained virtual. Other paid and free events focused on a wide range of topics including endowments and financial management, equity and justice, human resources, mental health in the workplace, board governance and relationships, accountability, community-centric fundraising, communications for small shops, leadership, and more. In 2021, MCN introduced Pay What You Can (PWYC) registration for its Annual Conference to create broader access to this popular event. In 2022 we introduced PWYC for additional offerings, including Minnesota Grantmakers, Session Lineup, and the Finance and Sustainability Conference. In 2023 PWYC supported 275 people in participating in MCN's conferences and Minnesota Grantmakers event. In 2023, MCN continued its role as a researcher and publisher, releasing the annual 2022-23 Minnesota Nonprofit Economy Report, 2023 Current Conditions of Minnesota's Nonprofit Sector, Minnesota Grants Directory, and Nonprofit News, a newsletter providing information on sector trends and resources. Through its educational programming, MCN worked with hundreds of people from other nonprofits, capacity building groups, and interactive learning for Minnesota's nonprofit sector. 378596 5000 411916 Public Policy and Civic Engagement: MCN builds the capacity of nonprofit leaders to be confident and competent voices on issues impacting their constituents and communities by providing them with workshops, briefings, and other informational resources. MCN's Minnesota Budget Project educated nonprofits, decision-makers, the media, and the public on budget, tax, and economic policy issues through a range of activities, including capacity-building activities that responded to partners' priorities. In 2023, MCN offered public policy training and information series attended by several hundred participants that included presentations on nonprofit advocacy, state budget processes, and implementing and understanding new state law, as well as conversations with elected and appointed officials. 409919 31004 1140804 Membership: In 2023, 2,273 charitable organizations and 228 businesses contributed dues to support MCN's work. Nonprofit members receive discounts on publications, in-person and virtual workshops, and full-day conferences. Additionally, members can post job openings on MCN's highly trafficked job board at no cost. In 2023, MCN members posted 12,871 free staff, board, volunteer, and intern openings on MCN's job board. Through the use of free member publication vouchers, MCN nonprofit members requested and received 771 free copies of regularly updated publications, like the Minnesota Grants Directory, Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey, Minnesota Nonprofit Legal Handbook, Handbook for Starting a Successful Nonprofit, and Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence. MCN also capitalizes on the group purchasing power of its members to negotiate lower prices and better service on many products and services that nonprofits need, including banking, insurance, health plans, employee benefits, office supplies, payroll processing and more. 542290 10000 82117 Research: With the support of charitable contributions from foundations and corporations, MCN studies nonprofit sector trends and shares this research with members, other nonprofits, decision-makers, and the media. In 2023, MCN shared information widely on Minnesota's nonprofit sector, demonstrating the economic impact of nonprofits on the state's economy through two published research reports, public presentations, media citations, and more. MCN also conducts nonpartisan research and analysis on tax, budget, and economic issues through the Minnesota Budget Project. The Minnesota Budget Project's analysis particularly focused on policy choices and economic trends that impact low- and moderate-income Minnesotans and communities of color, budget and policy choices that impact access to prosperity and economic opportunity in Minnesota, the contributions of Minnesota's immigrants to the economy and local communities, and progress toward a fair and sustainable tax system. 266046 5000 0 Advocacy: MCN undertakes advocacy efforts to strengthen the nonprofit sector and its ability to serve communities throughout Minnesota. MCN's major advocacy efforts in 2023 included: reforms to state grantmaking, financial oversight of state grants to nonprofits, capital investment policies, and a state paid family and medical leave program. MCN's Minnesota Budget Project identifies and advances public policies to make Minnesota a place where all can thrive, especially in the areas of state tax, budget, and economic policy. The Minnesota Budget Project's 2023 advocacy priorities called for bold action to address long-standing disparities and areas of disinvestment, and build a stronger, more equitable future in which all Minnesotans are healthy, safe, and economically secure. This included advocating for new and expanded tax credits that boost the incomes of lower-income Minnesotans, increasing access to affordable health care and child care, and sustainable revenues to fund public investments. 168431 0 49000 AmeriCorps VISTA: In 2023, MCN was awarded a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to build the capacity of nonprofits serving or led by BIPOC, immigrant, and refugee communities to overcome poverty. The grant allowed MCN to place up to 17 full-time AmeriCorps VISTA members at nonprofit host sites, providing the resources, capacity, and connections for these community-based organizations to ensure operational sustainability and grow their community impact. 976767 15000 131117 2738691 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 71 0 1 34 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 20 20 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN ND X X Luke Matusovic 6517573081 2314 University Ave W 20 St Paul MN 55114 Nonoko Sato Executive Director 40.00 X 168440 0 28288 Kari Aanestad Associate Director 40.00 X 131240 0 24325 Nan Madden MN Budget Project Director 40.00 X 111240 0 6163 Marie Ellis Public Policy Director 40.00 X 100910 0 23531 Molly Matheson Gruen Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Theresa Gardella Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 SuFei Wong McKhann Vice Chair 2.00 X 0 0 0 Beth Schoeppler Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Brian Voerding Secretary 2.00 X 0 0 0 Milpha Blamo Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Gaasch Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Gene Gelgelu Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Karen Koeder Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Leondra Mitchell Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Pablo Obregon Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lori Schwartz Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary Warner Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Daryl Yankee Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sam Amundson Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amy Gray Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Feather LaRoche Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sara Sommarstrom Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 May yer Thao Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Xavier Vasquez Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 511830 0 82307 4 0 1 0 0 253636 1355866 1609502 Membership dues 900099 1140804 1140804 Sponsorships/marketing 541800 364545 358295 6250 Workshops and educatio 900099 327741 327741 Annual conference 900099 223594 223594 Consulting income 900099 65141 65141 119597 119597 2241422 88124 88124 3939048 2235172 6250 88124 20000 20000 31079 31079 568431 392217 147792 28422 1399151 965414 363779 69958 102076 70432 26540 5104 184968 127628 48092 9248 138168 95336 35924 6908 15900 13356 2226 318 140409 117944 19657 2808 48577 43233 4372 972 176580 130731 37652 8197 283026 195288 73587 14151 39935 33298 5592 1045 351789 351773 13 3 97291 67131 25296 4864 10982 7578 2855 549 Bank and credit card fe 43285 29867 11254 2164 Dues and subscriptions 38130 32296 4893 941 Equipment 11442 11442 VISTA expenses 7786 7786 9387 6304 2765 318 3718392 2738691 823731 155970 1046858 110442 359708 2251993 1336481 696256 87756 91949 8858 2898 83527 101726 1405850 1238963 264178 166887 950172 1032606 507060 244121 4644598 4698878 115423 101088 261067 236355 511367 280005 887857 617448 X 2820491 2941847 936250 1139583 3756741 4081430 4644598 4698878 220656 104033 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1457609 2010469 2103583 2387072 1609502 9568235 1457609 2010469 2103583 2387072 1609502 9568235 2361926 7206309 21916 8230 9302 17883 88124 145455 -8686 -2384 216 2 1250 -9602 9704088 10050887 0.74260 0.74810 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 22148 21683 43831 2694860 2738691 286935 71734 0 0 278925 275393 304569 286935 1145822 1718733 34700 55630 52657 43831 186818 69731 68848 76142 71734 286455 429683 8958 46184 41590 22148 118880 517594 388196 129398 888256 850767 37489 166887 Operating ROU Asset - Building 227490 Finance ROU Asset - Equipment 16631 244121 Operating Lease Liability 263058 Finance Lease Liability 16947 280005 4043081 104033 104033 3939048 0 3939048 3718392 0 3718392 0 3718392 1 LatinoLEAD Inc 797 East 7th Street St Paul MN 55106 832767239 501c3 10000 0 Pass-through grant for the Minnesota Budget Project Prepare Prosper 2610 University Avenue W Suite 450 St Paul MN 55114 237131829 501c3 10000 0 Pass-through grant for the Minnesota Budget Project Virginia McKnight Binger Unsung Hero Award for 5 31079 Part I, Line 2: Applications included questions about the organization's target audiences, proposed activities, partnerships, and estimated expenses. We saved all the applications as PDFs in our electronic files, and used a spreadsheet to track the grant statuses (application sent, application received, amount approved, check sent, etc). X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Nonoko Sato Executive Director 168440 0 0 0 0 0 8462 0 19826 0 196728 0 0 0 Kari Aanestad Associate Director 131240 0 0 0 0 0 6588 0 17737 0 155565 0 0 0 Form 990, Part III, line 3 In 2023 the Corporation for National and Community Service revised its grant to MCN, reducing the overall award amount and number of AmeriCorps VISTA members that could be covered by the grant. The total number of slots was capped at 17 VISTA members, and the Summer Associates program was discontinued (a reduction from the initial agreement covering 23 VISTA members and 19 summer associates). Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1a The Organization has an Executive Committee which is comprised of the five officers of the Board of Directors (Chair, two Vice Chairs, Secretary and Treasurer). The Executive Committee meets in months that the Board of directors does not. The Executive Committee has the authority to take binding action as necessary between the meetings of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Organization has two classes of members: the voting class is comprised of other nonprofit organizations, the nonvoting class is comprised of others, such as vendors, consultants, academics, etc. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The voting class of members elects 14 of the 23 board members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b The return is first reviewed by the Finance Manager, Associate Director and Executive Director. It is then reviewed and recommended for Executive Committee approval during a finance and fundraising committee meeting. Then the Executive Committee meets to accept the finance and Fundraising Committee's recommendation. The other board members receive a copy before it is filed. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c A conflict of interest statement is completed annually by all employees and directors. The statement is reviewed initially by the Executive Director and chair. Potential conflicts are then reviewed by the executive committee. If a conflict arises, the parties are expected to bring it to the attention of the board of directors and are restricted from voting and discussion on related matters. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The board reviews and approves the compensation of the Executive Director based on comparability data. The board reviews and approves a salary range for the Associate Director based on comparability data. The actual salary amount for the Associate Director is set by the Executive Director. This process is completed at the beginning of each year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The governing documents, annual report and audited financial statements are available on the organization's website. Other documents are available upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The process has not changed from the prior year.