Nonprofit · EIN 23-7412105
MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,512,143 | $3,928,369 | $1,583,774 | $6,133,665 | $540,090 | $5,593,575 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,817,765 | $4,026,895 | -$1,209,130 | $4,492,106 | $586,356 | $3,905,750 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,471,398 | $4,302,185 | $169,213 | $5,661,517 | $742,225 | $4,919,292 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $4,545,531
- Program service revenue
- $804,991
- Investment income
- $112,241
- Net rental income
- $6,840
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$3,786
- Net income from fundraising events
- $42,540
- Other revenue
- $49,380
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $188,731
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,558,259
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $3,155,333
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $107,719
- Accounting fees
- $65,874
- Occupancy
- $176,510
- Travel
- $7,846
- Depreciation
- $41,699
- Program services (functional)
- $2,952,424
- Management and general (functional)
- $406,998
- Fundraising (functional)
- $568,947
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,492,106
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,133,665
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $540,090
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,593,575
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $87,308
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,893,906
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,496,509
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,097,066
- Gross receipts
- $5,911,222
- Employees
- 37
- Volunteers
- 46
- Year formed
- 1974
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN HOFFMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $177,375 | $8,716 |
| CHRISTINA TANITA | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,854 | $12,929 |
| AARON KLEMZ | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,347 | $13,934 |
| LEIGH K CURRIE | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,500 | $9,276 |
| ERIC INI | CHIEF EQUITY & PARTNERSHIP OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,976 | $9,266 |
| EVAN MULHOLLAND | HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,815 | $9,862 |
| GABE CHAN | DIRECTOR/CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA OTTO | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RON STERNAL | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| HALSTON SLEETS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN KLAPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ENGSTROM | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HEETER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEZ STAPLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOULI VAIDYANATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GAPPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| VANYA S HOGEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN HOFFMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $174,475 | $10,804 |
| KEVIN REUTHER | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,700 | $10,716 |
| CHRISTINA TANITA | CHIEF ADVANCEMENT OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,024 | $11,018 |
| AARON KLEMZ | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,447 | $10,970 |
| ERIC INI | CHIEF EQUITY AND PARTNERSHIP OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,257 | $10,648 |
| LEIGH K CURRIE | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,600 | $10,601 |
| GABE CHAN | DIRECTOR/CO-CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA OTTO | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RON STERNAL | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| HALSTON SLEETS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN KLAPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ENGSTROM | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HEETER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEZ STAPLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOULI VAIDYANATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GAPPA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| VANYA S HOGAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KATHRYN HOFFMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 40 | $168,187 | $10,577 |
| KEVIN REUTHER | CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,911 | $10,554 |
| AARON KLEMZ | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,959 | $11,511 |
| ELLEN ANDERSON | DIRECTOR CLIMATE PROGRAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,100 | $10,223 |
| EVAN MULHOLLAND | DIRECTOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,459 | $11,388 |
| ANN COHEN | SENIOR ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,449 | $10,650 |
| JOY ANDERSON | SENIOR ATTORNEY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,349 | $9,530 |
| PAIGE STRADLEY | DIRECTOR/CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG HEMER | DIRECTOR/PAST-PRESIDENT Trustee or director | 2.5 | $0 | $0 |
| GABE CHAN | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1.25 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA OTTO | DIRECTOR/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2.75 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWRENCE DOWNING | DIRECTOR (THRU 1/2023) Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| JANE KRENTZ | DIRECTOR (THRU 1/2023) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| RON STERNAL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1.75 | $0 | $0 |
| HALSTON SLEETS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| SUSAN KLAPEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN ENGSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HEETER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN ESTEY | DIRECTOR (THRU 3/2023) Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEZ STAPLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| MOULI VAIDYANATHAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1919 UNIVERSITY AVE W STE 515, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104-3435
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHRYN HOFFMAN, 1919 UNIVERSITY AVE W 515, SAINT PAUL, MN 55104
- Signed the 990
- KATHRYN HOFFMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
- Phone
- (651) 287-4863
- Website
- WWW.MNCENTER.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SDK CPA
Mission
THE MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT USES LAW, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH TO PROTECT MINNESOTA'S ENVIRONMENT, ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE HEALTH OF ITS PEOPLE.
Program accomplishments
- CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE: MCEA'S CLIMATE TEAM STRIVES TO ACHIEVE EQUITABLE, ECONOMY-WIDE GHG REDUCTIONS THAT WILL EXCEED BOTH THE AMOUNT AND TIMELINES IN MINNESOTA'S NEXT GENERATION ENERGY ACT AND 100% CARBON FREE BY 2040 LAW, WHILE ENCOURAGING EQUITABLE COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL RESILIENCE TO ADAPT TO UNAVOIDABLE CLIMATE CHANGE. MCEA ADVOCATES FOR STATE-LEVEL STRATEGIES AT THE LEGISLATURE, AGENCIES, AND COURTS THAT MAXIMIZE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM ALL SOURCES, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, ELECTRICITY, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AGRICULTURE. MCEA'S STRATEGY INCLUDES LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES FOR MINNESOTA AND SHIFTING AWAY FOSSIL FUEL USE TO REDUCE CARBON POLLUTION. TO SUPPORT THIS GOAL, MCEA SERVES AS LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SEVERAL MINNESOTA CLEAN ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS.Expenses $1,165,913 · revenue $804,991
- NORTHEAST MINNESOTA PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT THE LAND, WATER, AND PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA, AND TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND HEALTHY FUTURE FOR ALL NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS. MCEA WORKS TO PROTECT NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES AND WATERS FROM MINING POLLUTION, PARTICULARLY SULFIDE MINING POLLUTION, BY HOLDING STATE AGENCIES ACCOUNTABLE IN PERMITTING AND ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES. MCEA ALSO WORKS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA LANDS, FORESTS, AND BIODIVERSITY, ESPECIALLY FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN A STRONG CONNECTION TO NORTHEAST MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY HISTORIC POLLUTION, AND BUILD BRIDGES TO NEW PARTNERS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH WHOM OUR VIEWS MAY NOT ALWAYS ALIGN.Expenses $571,656
- WATER QUALITY: MCEA'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROTECTING MINNESOTA'S GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCE AND ECONOMIC ASSET: ITS WATER. MINNESOTANS RELY ON OUR WATER FOR DRINKING, RECREATION, TRAVEL, A WIDE VARIETY OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, AND WELL-BEING. MCEA WORKS TO PROTECT SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER BY SECURING MORE EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ON AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF AND POLLUTION. MCEA PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT LOCAL DRINKING WATER SOURCES FROM A WIDE RANGE OF THREATS THAT UNDERMINE PUBLIC HEALTH. MCEA ALSO ACTS AS A WATCHDOG TO ASSURE THAT OUR STATE AGENCIES ARE FULFILLING THEIR DUTIES REGULATING SOURCES OF POLLUTION AND ENFORCING THE LAW.Expenses $680,240
- HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS FALL MORE HEAVILY ON SOME COMMUNITIES THAT ARE HISTORICALLY AND DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND POLLUTION. IN THESE AREAS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS ARE OFTEN IGNORED OR ENFORCED IN SUCH A WAY TO PROTECT POLLUTERS, NOT THE COMMUNITY. MCEA'S ADVOCACY FOCUSES ON BUILDING AND PROTECTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ALL. THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM LEVERAGES MCEA'S LEGAL SKILLS, ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS TO BUILD POWER FOR COMMUNITIES AND FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNERS. MCEA IS PROUD TO HAVE DEDICATED AND GENERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORK FROM ITS FUNDERS, AND INTEGRATES ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES INTO EVERY ASPECT OF ITS WORK.Expenses $534,615
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7412105
- 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
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,133,665
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,911,222
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,512,143 | $3,928,369 | $6,133,665 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,817,765 | $4,026,895 | $4,492,106 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,471,398 | $4,302,185 | $5,661,517 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $3,527,564 | $3,804,243 | $4,803,986 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 23-7412105).
Questions about MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY is 23-7412105.
- Is MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY 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 CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHRYN HOFFMAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 6 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,375 (KATHRYN HOFFMAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,512,143, expenses of $3,928,369 and total assets of $6,133,665 at year end.
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