2018-07-26T08:55:32-05:00 2017-12-31 411397419 Abdo Eick & Meyers LLP 5201 Eden Avenue Suite 250 Edina MN 55436 990 2017-01-01 363501477 Minnesota Council of Nonprofits Inc MINN 6517573081 2314 University Ave W 20 St Paul MN 55114 Jay Bad Heart Bull Associate Director 6517573081 2018-06-25 1 Steven D Anseth CPA P00552219 9528359090 2018-06-22 2017 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Jon Pratt 2314 University Ave W 20 St Paul MN 55114 3335256 0 X www.minnesotanonprofits.org X 1986 MN Inform, promote, connect and strengthen individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. 23 23 39 536 24256 4743 1967702 1242713 2042153 2089240 1438 1114 22933 2189 4034226 3335256 47750 41500 0 0 1703843 1894005 22190 0 160529 1177631 1549175 2951414 3484680 1082812 -149424 2836367 2724728 276621 308585 2559746 2416143 X The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits informs, promotes, connects and strengthens individual nonprofits and the nonprofit sector. 0 0 1138394 41500 960490 Education: MCN provides timely and relevant educational events, networking opportunities and publications to strengthen individual organizations and thus the sector's effectiveness, productivity and accountability. In 2017, MCN sponsored 208 public events with over 9,000 total attendees. This included 119 educational trainings (in-person across Minnesota and e-learning opportunities). Educational learning, including seven conferences, focused on a wide range of topics including financial management, diversity and equity, human resources, governance, accountability, fundraising, communications, leadership and more. Over 7,000 individuals attended these training events including 977 registrants for the Annual Conference. MCN also hosted twelve free year-long networking lunch series, 89 total meetings with over 2,000 attendees, on management, human resources, fundraising and communications in the Twin Cities and northeast, northwest, west central, central, southeast and southwest Minnesota. In 2017, MCN continued its role as a publisher, releasing the 2018 Minnesota Grants Directory, the Handbook for Starting a Successful Nonprofit, and Nonprofit News, a newsletter providing information on sector trends and resources. Also in 2017, MCN launched its e-learning program with two multi-part virtual trainings (on supervision and evaluation) with a total of 70 participants. Through all of its educational programming, MCN worked with nearly 500 volunteers from other nonprofits, capacity building groups and government agencies to offer high-quality expertise, current information and interactive learning for Minnesota's nonprofit sector. 306076 4175 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. In 2017, MCN offered a substantial public policy training and information series attended by several hundred participants that included topics like basic and advanced nonprofit advocacy, lobbying laws, state and federal budget processes, advocacy communications, fundraising for advocacy, how to develop a policy agenda, working in coalitions, and working with Congress. MCN's Minnesota Budget Project educates nonprofits, decision-makers, the media, and the public on budget, tax, and economic policy issues through a range of communications vehicles. 543220 1045788 Member Services: In 2017, 2,152 charitable organizations and 237 businesses contributed dues to support MCN's work. Nonprofit members receive discounts on publications, workshops and conferences, space rental and can post job openings on MCN's highly trafficked job board at no cost. In 2017, MCN members posted 15,482 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 804 free copies of regularly updated publications like the Minnesota Grants Directory, Minnesota Nonprofit Salary & Benefits Survey, Handbook for Starting a Successful Nonprofit, and Principles and Practices for Nonprofit Excellence. MCN also capitalizes on the buying power of its members to negotiate lower prices and better service on many products and services that nonprofits need, including banking, insurance, employee benefits, office supplies, payroll processing and more. MCN celebrated members at special networking events in Fergus Falls, Mankato, Rochester, St. Cloud, and Willmar. 781061 52874 AmeriCorps VISTA: In 2017, MCN was awarded a grant from the Corporation for National and Community Service to sponsor 20 VISTA members at 19 different nonprofit organizations. MCN's VISTA program builds the capacity of nonprofits serving or led by immigrant and refugee communities and communities of color to overcome poverty. MCN places AmeriCorps VISTA members in Minnesota nonprofits to provide the resources, capacity and connections for community based organizations to ensure operational sustainability and grow their community impact.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 2017, MCN continued to disseminate information on Minnesota's nonprofit sector, demonstrating the economic impact of nonprofits on the state's economy. MCN also conducts extensive nonpartisan research and analysis on tax, budget, and economic issues through the Minnesota Budget Project. The Minnesota Budget Project's analysis particularly focuses on how policy choices and economic trends impact low- and moderate-income Minnesotans and communities of color, expansion of economic opportunity in Minnesota, and progress toward a fair and sustainable tax system. Advocacy: MCN engages in advocacy efforts affecting the nonprofit sector and its ability to serve communities throughout Minnesota. MCN quickly moved on federal policy in 2017, developing tools for nonprofits to engage on the federal level, providing explainers on how bills become law at the federal level (quite different than the state level), and participated in lobbying around issues such as the Johnson Amendment and universal deduction. MCN's major state-level advocacy efforts in 2017 were introducing a proposal to expand the sales tax exemption to more nonprofits; bringing the nonprofit employer perspective to the policy debate about workforce issues, including the minimum wage ordinance development in Minneapolis; and opposing the expansion of city fees levied on charitable nonprofits exempt from property tax. MCN's Minnesota Budget Project focused its advocacy efforts in 2017 on increasing access to affordable child care and protecting health care for lower-income Minnesotans; and promoting a more sustainable and equitable tax system, particularly by leading efforts to expand the state's tax credits for workers and their families. 781061 52874 2768751 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 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 31 0 1 39 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 23 23 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN ND X X Nonoko Sato 6517573063 2314 University Ave W 20 St Paul MN 55114 Kenza Hadj-Moussa Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Sheila Smith Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jonah Weinberg Vice Chair 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Bob Benes Treasurer 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jarell Skinner-Roy Secretary 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Adams Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eunice Adjei Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cameron Bloom Kruger Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Antonio Cardona Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Clyne Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Estee Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tracy Fischman Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Amel Gorani Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sue Grafstrom Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lynn Hunt Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Mary LaGarde Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Cathy Maes Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Molly Matheson Gruen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Angie Miller Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Schmidt Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Taylor Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ernesto Velez Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Melinda Wedzina Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jon Pratt Executive Director 40.00 X 159118 0 19801 Jay Bad Heart Bull Associate Director 40.00 X 107990 0 7151 267108 0 26952 2 0 1 0 0 216802 1025911 1242713 Membership dues 900099 846085 846085 Workshops and educatio 900099 577846 577846 Sponsorships/marketing 511140 321917 297661 24256 Annual conference 900099 254249 254249 VISTA cost-share 900999 52824 52824 36319 36319 2089240 1114 1114 Miscellaneous Income 900099 2189 2189 2189 3335256 2064984 24256 3303 16500 16500 25000 25000 294061 179936 87908 26217 1259204 976629 207724 74851 58508 46983 7737 3788 173786 132940 29414 11432 108446 83504 17481 7461 13700 13700 152660 71093 79888 1679 8504 8449 41 14 15277 12052 2542 683 68477 52535 10718 5224 197760 154660 31948 11152 30127 27174 1846 1107 28074 21431 5778 865 71389 55662 11658 4069 6236 4652 1244 340 Workshop 312587 312587 VISTA expenses 195165 195165 Annual conference 137418 137418 Equipment 134081 105652 21074 7355 177720 148729 24699 4292 3484680 2768751 555400 160529 1669136 1393390 865623 546448 28701 53141 31571 8954 92505 121937 1191154 622989 121959 568165 26872 32693 2836367 2724728 125255 146181 151366 162404 276621 308585 X 942299 1357646 1617447 1058497 2559746 2416143 2836367 2724728 -149424 5821 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 768338 1278363 587190 1967702 1242713 5844306 768338 1278363 587190 1967702 1242713 5844306 2616600 3227706 12792 11889 8735 1438 1114 35968 3040 9230 5197 4743 22210 5902484 9309799 0.54680 0.60320 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 29789 5846 35635 2733116 2768751 288438 72110 0 0 277440 273357 268419 288438 1107654 1661481 8011 30747 10672 35635 85065 69360 68339 67105 72110 276914 415371 1113 2635 2435 29789 35972 630473 156012 474461 560681 466977 93704 568165 X 3352072 5821 10995 16816 3335256 0 3335256 3495675 10995 10995 3484680 0 3484680 Part X, Line 2: Minnesota Council of Nonprofits is exempt from income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and Minnesota Statute 290.05. Because the Organization is a public charity, contributions to it may be deductible for tax purposes. Minnesota Council of Nonprofits, Inc. files informational returns in the United States federal jurisdiction and in the Minnesota state jurisdiction. In addition, MCN files tax returns in relation to their unrelated business income. All returns the Organization filed prior to fiscal year 2014 are closed. No returns are currently under examination in any tax jurisdiction. Income taxes are provided for the tax effects of unrelated business transactions for MCN financial statements and consist of taxes currently due. 1 Mewinzha Ondaadiziike Wiigaming 1510 Bemidji Ave N Suite 12 Bemidji MN 566013800 462523191 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Award for community service. 1 Award for community service. 3 25000 0 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jon Pratt Executive Director 159118 0 0 0 0 0 7870 0 11931 0 178919 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 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.