Nonprofit · EIN 01-0911420
FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $830,518 | $675,217 | $155,301 | $22,908 | $0 | $22,908 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $826,342 | $1,460,980 | -$634,638 | $85,326 | $220,972 | -$135,646 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $829,697
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $321
- Other revenue
- $500
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $45,297
- Other salaries and wages
- $112,324
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $184,276
- Professional fundraising fees
- $20,833
- Legal fees
- $11,683
- Accounting fees
- $15,780
- Occupancy
- $5,679
- Travel
- $5,852
- Program services (functional)
- $584,247
- Management and general (functional)
- $50,856
- Fundraising (functional)
- $40,114
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $85,326
- Total assets, end of year
- $22,908
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $22,908
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,908
- Gross receipts
- $830,518
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 1,015
- Year formed
- 2008
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kruger | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 16 | $0 | $109,220 | $3,119 |
| Jeanne Massey | Executive Director Officer | 26.08 | $0 | $101,632 | $0 |
| Jim Dorsey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Osterholm | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kelley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Minta | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edwin Torres | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Zaylore Stout | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Crabtree | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Reed | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Watkins | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Massey | Executive Director Officer | 26.08 | $0 | $60,639 |
| Melisa Franzen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Dorsey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Uldrich | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Osterholm | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Kelley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Minta | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Reed | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Crabtree | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Watkins | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zaylore Stout | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 550 VANDALIA STREET 221B, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1833
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jeanne Massey, 550 Vandalia Street 221B, Saint Paul, MN 55114
- Signed the 990
- Jeanne Massey, Executive Director
- Phone
- (763) 807-2550
- Website
- www.fairvotemn.org
- Return prepared by
- BWK Rogers PC
Mission
Organizes and advocates for local and state policy change to improve voting methods in public elections.
Program accomplishments
- Legislative Advocacy:In 2024, FairVote Minnesota continued to make meaningful progress toward statewide ranked choice voting (RCV). Building on the legislative study authorized in 2023, which included examination of statewide RCV, we advanced the RCV Local Options bill through the Minnesota House, falling just two votes short of passage. This near-success positions the bill well for future legislative cycles and strengthens momentum for expanding local authority to adopt RCV.Bloomington Repeal DefenseA major 2024 highlight was the successful defense of RCV in Bloomington, following a well-funded repeal attempt. Working with local organizers, volunteers, and community partners, we helped ensure voters had accurate information about RCV. In November, Bloomington voters decisively rejected the repeal measure, reaffirming strong public support for fair, representative local elections.Expenses $478,662
- Public Outreach and Engagement:We hosted a pre-session legislative kickoff with state leaders and lobbyists, expanded our digital engagement, and ran multiple online fundraising efforts. In 2024, our digital reach included:750,000 impressions on Twitter (X)250,000 users reached on Facebook150,000 users reached on InstagramExpenses $91,669 · revenue $500
- Electoral Program:We engaged in the 2024 legislative campaigns by awarding our "Democracy Badge" to candidates publicly supporting RCV and organizing supporters at precinct caucuses and party conventions to elevate RCV as a key democracy reform priority.Coalition-building:We continued to engage our coalition partners and expand our partnership with several key union and community organizations.Expenses $13,916
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 01-0911420
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $22,908
- Income (IRS master file)
- $830,518
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $830,518 | $675,217 | $22,908 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $826,342 | $1,460,980 | $85,326 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,610,233 | $1,087,061 | $581,151 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $941,496 | $725,861 | $6,804 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 01-0911420).
Questions about FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA is 01-0911420.
- Is FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2009.
- Are donations to FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jeanne Massey.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does FAIR VOTE MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $830,518, expenses of $675,217 and total assets of $22,908 at year end.
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