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Nonprofit · EIN 36-3367684

MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435

Financials

$304K$284K2023$247K$385K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$247,064$385,212-$138,148$250,260$190,162$60,098
December 31, 2023990$303,864$283,921$19,943$477,616$279,370$198,246
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$230,064
Program service revenue
$17,000
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$9,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,838
Program services (functional)
$288,779
Management and general (functional)
$47,866
Fundraising (functional)
$48,567

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$477,616
Total assets, end of year
$250,260
Total liabilities, end of year
$190,162
Net assets, end of year
$60,098
Net assets without donor restrictions
$32,463
Net assets with donor restrictions
$27,635
Gross receipts
$247,064
Employees
0
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1987
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFF TOLLEFSONMTA PRESIDENT/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KAREN HUDSONBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DOUGLAS CARVINALBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RACHEL POLSONBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ED FOPPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
AMY PATTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JEFF TOLLEFSONMTA PRESIDENT/CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
ANNE COFFEYBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
DOUGLAS CARVINALBOARD SECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
RACHEL POLSONBOARD TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
JENNIFER HAUSCHILDTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DAN MALONEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
CHER MANOWSKIDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BRENDAN NOLANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
JOEL CRANDALLMTA FOUNDATION EXEC DIRECTOR
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7760 FRANCE AVE S STE 1010B, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435-5803
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JEFF TOLLEFSON, 7760 FRANCE AVE S 1010B, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55435
Signed the 990
JOEL CRANDALL, PRESIDENT & CEO
Phone
(952) 230-4555
Return prepared by
CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP

Mission

THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO BUILD AND FOSTER A THRIVING STEM WORKFORCE IN MINNESOTA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • FISCAL AGENCY PROGRAMS:3M TWIST PROGRAM - THE FOUNDATION IS A FISCAL AGENT FOR AN EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPPORTED BY 3M. THE FOUNDATION PROCESSED PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $169,000 IN 2024 IN THIS PROGRAM AND THEY RECEIVED AN ANNUAL ADMINISTRATIVE FEE OF $17,000 IN 2024.
    Expenses $169,208 · revenue $17,000
  • LAUNCHED IN FALL 2023, THE MINNESOTA ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING (MNAIC) PROGRAM SUPPORTS YOUNG WOMEN IN EXPLORING AND PURSUING CAREERS IN TECHNOLOGY. LED BY THE MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, THE PROGRAM OFFERS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCESS TO AWARDS, PAID INTERNSHIPS, MENTORSHIP, JOB SHADOWING, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCES. MNAIC IS DESIGNED TO DEVELOP TECHNICAL, LEADERSHIP, AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS WHILE EXPANDING PATHWAYS FOR YOUNG WOMEN IN COMPUTING. A CORNERSTONE OF THE PROGRAM IS THE AWARD FOR ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING, OPEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 9 THROUGH 12.MNAIC IS ONE OF MANY REGIONAL AFFILIATES OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR WOMEN & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (NCWIT), WHICH PROVIDES PROGRAM GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT. THIS PARTNERSHIP ENSURES THAT MINNESOTA AWARD RECIPIENTS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR NATIONAL RECOGNITION THROUGH NCWIT'S ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING PROGRAM.
    Expenses $110,571
  • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS:THE FOUNDATION MANAGES SEVERAL SCHOLARSHIPS RELATED TO ITS PROGRAMS. SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED THROUGH THE ASPIRATIONS IN COMPUTING PROGRAM AND THE WOMEN LEADING IN TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM. BOTH PROGRAMS RAISED FUNDS THAT ARE MANAGED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE WOMEN IN STEM DEGREE PROGRAMS AND ALSO NON-COLLEGE BOOTCAMPS THAT TRAIN WOMEN IN VARIOUS STEM PROGRAM AREA'S. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED BASED ON FUNDS RAISED.
    Expenses $9,000 · grants $9,000
  • MENTORING AND INTERNSHIPS AND OTHER PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:THE FOUNDATION IS ACTIVELY ENGAGED TO CREATE MENTORING EXPERIENCES AND RELATIONSHIPS WHICH CONNECT STUDENTS WITH EXPERIENECED PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELDS OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND MATH (STEM). SPECIAL PROJECTS ALSO INCLUDE STEM EXPERIENCE TOURS, CONNECTING STUDENTS WITH COMPANIES TO TOUR THEIR FACILITIES SO THEY CAN VIEW WHAT A STEM CAREER MIGHT CONSIST OF.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-3367684
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
1987
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$250,260
Income (IRS master file)
$247,064

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$247,064$385,212$250,260XML
990December 2023$303,864$283,921$477,616XML
990December 2022$220,273$496,739$503,211IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2018–––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 36-3367684).

Questions about MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION is 36-3367684.
Is MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1987.
Are donations to MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION 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 TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION 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 TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION 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 TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JEFF TOLLEFSON.
Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MINNESOTA TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $247,064, expenses of $385,212 and total assets of $250,260 at year end.

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