Nonprofit · EIN 20-5007655
MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $211,112 | $248,321 | -$37,209 | $234,433 | $304,707 | -$70,274 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $190,207 | $236,052 | -$45,845 | $361,384 | $394,449 | -$33,065 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $87,200
- Membership dues
- $66,675
- Program service revenue
- $123,572
- Investment income
- $340
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,900
- Other salaries and wages
- $80,295
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $95,068
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,305
- Program services (functional)
- $68,190
- Management and general (functional)
- $180,131
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $361,384
- Total assets, end of year
- $234,433
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $304,707
- Net assets, end of year
- -$70,274
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$70,274
- Gross receipts
- $211,112
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 2006
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLIE VANDER AARDE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH SCHMIESING | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE WARDWELL | CHAIR OF THE RESCAPE COMMI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MANSER | CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIP COMMIT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM ZOBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAITLIN THELL OUVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LUKES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELIZABETH SCHMIESING | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHARLIE VANDER AARDE | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM ZOBEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MIKE WARDWELL | CHAIR OF THE RESCAPE COMMI Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN PROSOSKI | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KAITLIN THELL OUVERSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTIN LUKES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICHARD MANSER | CHAIR OF MEMBERSHIP COMMIT Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2801 21ST AVE S STE 145, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-1226
- In care of
- % MARCUS MARTIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ELIZABETH KLUESNER, 4248 PARK GLEN ROAD, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55416
- Signed the 990
- ELIZABETH KLUESNER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (952) 928-4658
- Website
- WWW.MNBROWNFIELDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SMITH SCHAFER & ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
THE MISSION OF MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS IS TO PROMOTE, THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND PARTNERSHIPS, THE EFFICIENT CLEANUP AND REUSE OF CONTAMINATED LAND AS A MEANS OF GENERATING ECONOMIC GROWTH, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES AND ENABLING SUSTAINABLE LAND USE DEVELOPMENT.
Program accomplishments
- HOSTED FORUMS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS ON BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT INCLUDING AN EPA BROWNFIELD GRANT LUNCH AND LEARN, TOUR OF A BROWNFIELDS SITE, GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP, MPCA GUIDANCE EVENT, EMERGING DEVELOPERS WORKSHOP AND THE STATE OF BROWNFIELDS EVENT. THESE EVENTS WERE HELD IN PERSON.Expenses $18,798 · revenue $53,020
- HOSTED A RESCAPE GALA TO CELEBRATE PROJECTS OF REDEVELOPMENT SITES. THIS EVENT WAS IN PERSON AT THE 1893 AT THE HISTORIC GRAIN BELT OFFICE.Expenses $31,474 · revenue $44,025
- HENNEPIN COUNTY - COMANAGED A GRANT PROGRAM TO NONPROFIT DEVELOPERS WHICH FUNDS SMALLER BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENTS ACTIVITY IN THE HENNEPIN COUNTY.Expenses $17,918 · grants $3,900 · revenue $26,527
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
- 20-5007655
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2006
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C34)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $234,433
- Income (IRS master file)
- $211,112
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $211,112 | $248,321 | $234,433 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $190,207 | $236,052 | $361,384 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $145,929 | $270,102 | $152,623 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 20-5007655).
Questions about MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS is 20-5007655.
- Is MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS 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 MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS 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 MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS 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 MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ELIZABETH KLUESNER.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $211,112, expenses of $248,321 and total assets of $234,433 at year end.
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