2026-04-17T10:39:42-05:00 2025-06-30 411397419 Abdo LLP 100 Warren St STE 600 Mankato MN 56001 990 2024-07-01 411919016 Center For Rural Policy & Development CENT 5079347700 PO Box 3185 Mankato MN 560023185 Julie Tesch President & CEO 5079347700 2026-03-18 1 1 Steven D Anseth CPA P00552219 5076252727 2026-03-13 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Julie Tesch PO Box 3185 Mankato MN 560023185 705640 0 X www.ruralmn.org X 1998 MN To provide statewide rural policy research and analysis. 16 16 3 16 0 0 848012 704784 683 0 919 856 0 0 849614 705640 3000 4000 0 0 470523 486354 0 38500 148694 271414 371610 744937 900464 104677 -194824 723973 533268 21707 25826 702266 507442 X The Center for Rural Policy and Development provides high quality, objective and non-partisan research to examine and advance policy and decision-making, rural advocacy, and civic engagement for greater Minnesota's development. 0 0 562699 4000 The Center for Rural Policy & Development served as a statewide resource for nonpartisan research and analysis on public policy issues affecting rural Minnesota. In FY2025, the Center produced and disseminated original research, data tools, and educational resources to inform policymakers, local leaders, and residents about critical rural challenges and opportunities.Key publications included Barriers & Bridges: Access to Mental Healthcare for Rural Minnesota; Time to Work Together: Our Roles in Keeping and Attracting Residents; Rural Minnesota Business Succession and Planning: Barriers and Opportunities; The Declining Capacity of Nursing Facility Care in Rural Minnesota; and Youth Mental Health: Where Rural Families Can Find Help Now. The Center also released updated editions of the annual State of Rural Minnesota report and the Atlas of Rural Minnesota. In addition, the organization maintained a regular schedule of policy-focused blog posts and podcasts and hosted webinars on workforce challenges and opportunities for local government entities, accessing youth mental health services in rural Minnesota, declining nursing facility capacity, migration trends, and business succession planning. 562699 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X X X The Organization 5079347700 PO Box 3185 Mankato MN 560023185 Sue Grafstrom Board Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jennifer Cronin Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jessica Seibert Secretary/Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Rep Keith Allen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Reed Anfinson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eunie Biel Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Christina Bowstring Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Christopher Brown Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Martha Castanon Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Patrick Costello Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Santo Cruz Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sam Hansen Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Ladd Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Carolyn Olson Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Sarah Schake Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Tim Velde Director 1.00 X 0 0 0 Julie Tesch President and CEO 40.00 X 172256 0 20976 172256 0 20976 1 0 1 0 0 18122 511328 175334 704784 856 856 705640 0 0 856 X 4000 4000 194321 104760 44538 45023 189511 100652 43747 45112 73880 44709 15930 13241 28642 15212 6612 6818 47365 47365 13500 13500 38500 38500 209256 208786 470 12000 12000 8877 8625 252 11005 11005 43101 22112 20989 2561 2561 1753 1753 3476 3476 Memberships & Fees 14404 14115 289 Staff Development 4312 662 3650 900464 562699 189071 148694 221812 205052 497009 320557 1873 3486 10008 5835 3279 4173 723973 533268 21707 25826 21707 25826 X 266127 178919 436139 328523 702266 507442 723973 533268 -194824 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X X 1 State of Minnesota 416007162 6 1 511328 0 1 511328 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 13500 0 0 13500 0 Part II-B, Line 1: Public relation services related to media outreach and writing and editing services to advocate for policies. 10008 5835 4173 4173 706337 697 697 705640 0 705640 901161 0 901161 -697 -697 900464 Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Credit Card Rewards 697. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: Credit Card Rewards -697. X 1 KAT Consulting LLC 525 Park Street Suite 120 St Paul MN 55103 DEED grant application 0 171057 38500 132557 171057 38500 132557 MN Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v) Payments made were to obtain a Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) grant. X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Julie Tesch President and CEO 172256 0 0 0 0 0 20976 0 0 0 193232 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Form 990 is provided to the Board members via e-mail. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The Board discusses the conflict of interest policy annually for any necessary changes. Each Board member signs the disclosure form annually. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The Executive Director's compensation is determined by the Board of Directors and voted on by them. Other employees' compensation is determined by the Executive Director. The Organization uses written employment contracts. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public on their own website as well as upon request. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Communication & Government Consulting: Program service expenses 82,714. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 82,714. Research outsourced: Program service expenses 126,072. Management and general expenses 470. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 126,542. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The Board of Directors assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of the financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. The process has not changed from the prior year.