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Nonprofit · EIN 41-1922813

BANYAN FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404

Financials

$1M$1.2M2023$2.3M$2.5M2023$2.1M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BANYAN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$2,128,662$2,374,575-$245,913$6,121,657$80,502$6,041,155
July 31, 2024990$2,286,976$2,471,924-$184,948$6,361,123$74,055$6,287,068
July 31, 2023990$1,005,831$1,218,400-$212,569$6,537,244$83,224$6,454,020
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,109,390
of which government grants
$709,474
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$34,444
Net gain from sales of assets
-$5,024
Net income from fundraising events
-$15,172
Other revenue
-$15,172

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$162,570
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$145,888
Other salaries and wages
$995,804
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,328,192
Professional fundraising fees
$39,420
Legal fees
$1,400
Accounting fees
$118,373
Occupancy
$154,222
Depreciation
$152,502
Program services (functional)
$2,028,858
Management and general (functional)
$57,672
Fundraising (functional)
$288,045

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,361,123
Total assets, end of year
$6,121,657
Total liabilities, end of year
$80,502
Net assets, end of year
$6,041,155
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,486,972
Net assets without donor restrictions
$5,373,824
Net assets with donor restrictions
$667,331
Gross receipts
$2,148,858
Employees
39
Volunteers
22
Year formed
1998
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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Carl SchlueterExecutive Director
Officer
40$116,390$9,914
Judy Pennington 8124-123124Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Andrew Bingenheimer - CurrentChair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Margaret MurphyVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Larry LucioSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BJ ColemanTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Sharon Smith-AkinsanyaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Hanan OsmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Mary Hibbs-BrennarDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Erica MessmerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Hierald E OsortoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Baribuma KponiDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carl SchlueterExecutive Director
Officer
40$127,353
Judy PenningtonBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Andrew BingenheimerVice-Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Margaret MurphyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Larry LucioSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Becky TorresDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sharon Smith-AkinsanyaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Hanan OsmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
BJ ColemanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Erica MessmerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Hierald E OsortoDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Carl SchlueterExecutive Director
Officer
40$63,462$1,904
Dan OlthoffDirector of Finance
Officer
32$45,600$1,368
Judy PenningtonBoard Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Andrew BingenheimerVice Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Michael O'KeefeSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Margaret MurphyTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
Erica MessmerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Hanan OsmanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Larry LucioDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BJ ColemanDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Sharon Smith-AkinsanyaDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Becky TorresDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2529 13TH AVE S, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404-4506
In care of
% JOANI ESSENBURG
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Carl Schlueter, 2529 13th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Signed the 990
Carl Schlueter, Executive Director
Phone
(612) 722-8512
Return prepared by
Abdo LLP

Mission

To transform lives by developing youth, strengthening families, and creating community.

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Youth Services inspires young people to invest in themselves, education, and community. Youth are prepared to meet the challenges of adolescence and adulthood through programs that cultivate social, emotional, and educational growth. Our youth have fun while they develop into committed learners. Youth attend programs to succeed in school, build life skills, develop assets, and cultivate healthy relationships.
    Expenses $1,487,817 · grants $162,570
  • Community Services is an essential part of the Organization's mission and is inseparable from the strength of our families and the success of our youth. The Organization connects members of the neighborhood with each other, creating connections that encourage communication and belonging. Building trust between residents, and training leaders on every block, brings hope and safety to every home. The Organization acts as a resource hub, connecting residents with support systems and equipping them as leading citizens.
    Expenses $356,993
  • Family Services fosters hope with families by strengthening the relationship between parents and children. Our families have close bonds with staff that enable us to work together towards a brighter future. The Organization helps parents become advocates for their children in all arenas of life, while children become an inspiration to their parents. The Organization's families are future-oriented because they see and realize the new life-changing opportunities before them.
    Expenses $184,048

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-1922813
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
1999
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$6,121,657
Income (IRS master file)
$2,148,858

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$2,128,662$2,374,575$6,121,657XML
990July 2024$2,286,976$2,471,924$6,361,123XML
990July 2023$1,005,831$1,218,400$6,537,244XML
990December 2022$7,923,966$2,249,422$6,597,553IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 41-1922813).

Questions about BANYAN FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of BANYAN FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BANYAN FOUNDATION is 41-1922813.
Is BANYAN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1999.
Are donations to BANYAN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BANYAN 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 BANYAN FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BANYAN FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BANYAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names Carl Schlueter.
Who are the officers and directors of BANYAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $116,390 (Carl Schlueter, Executive Director).
How much revenue does BANYAN FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,128,662, expenses of $2,374,575 and total assets of $6,121,657 at year end.

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