Nonprofit · EIN 41-1924245
FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $397,347 | $498,798 | -$101,451 | $270,051 | $199,528 | $70,523 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $660,781 | $641,872 | $18,909 | $435,784 | $263,810 | $171,974 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $396,029
- of which government grants
- $16,138
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,318
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $834
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $150
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $51,647
- Other salaries and wages
- $196,873
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $287,203
- Professional fundraising fees
- $63,319
- Legal fees
- $2,033
- Accounting fees
- $12,928
- Occupancy
- $9,399
- Travel
- $16,530
- Depreciation
- $544
- Program services (functional)
- $373,807
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,506
- Fundraising (functional)
- $76,485
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $435,784
- Total assets, end of year
- $270,051
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $199,528
- Net assets, end of year
- $70,523
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $195
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- -$29,431
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $99,954
- Gross receipts
- $397,913
- Employees
- 6
- Volunteers
- 75
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Kruger | Chief of Staff Highest-paid employee | 24 | $109,220 | $3,119 |
| Jeanne Massey | Executive Director Officer | 13.92 | $101,632 | $0 |
| Jim Dorsey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Nelson | 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 |
| Edwin Torres | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Zaylore Stout | Treasruer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Crabtree | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Maureen Reed | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jim Watkins | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Massey | Executive Director Officer | 13.92 | $60,639 |
| Melisa Franzen | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jim Dorsey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Kim Nelson | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Jack Uldrich | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mike Osterholm | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Steve Kelley | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Michael Minta | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Zaylore Stout | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Emily Crabtree | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
| Maureen Reed | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 |
| Jim Watkins | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 550 VANDALIA ST STE 221B, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1833
- In care of
- % JEANNE MASSEY
- 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
FairVote Minnesota Foundation promotes better democracy through improving the voting system across the state. We provide research and education about the effects our voting system has on the quality of democracy and advocate for Ranked Choice Voting or other systems that promote greater competition, participation, majority rule, and proportional representation.
Program accomplishments
- Digital Engagement:Our online educational reach continued to grow, with substantial engagement across all platforms:750,000 impressions on Twitter (X)250,000 users reached on Facebook150,000 users reached on InstagramExpenses $200,223 · grants $100 · revenue $1,060
- Community EducationFairVote Minnesota provided nonpartisan RCV education to voters, public officials, and community members at events across the state, including: Minnehaha Art Fair, Minnesota State Fair, League of Minnesota Cities Annual Conference, Twin Cities Pride, Open Streets, multiple city Pride festivals (Bloomington, St. Cloud, Hopkins), Hopkins Raspberry Festival, League of Women Voters meetings, and the Association of Minnesota Counties Conference. Executive Director Jeanne Massey also presented at the National Association of Nonprofit Reformers in December 2024.Expenses $173,584 · grants $50
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
- 41-1924245
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W24)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $270,051
- Income (IRS master file)
- $397,913
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $397,347 | $498,798 | $270,051 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $660,781 | $641,872 | $435,784 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $473,355 | $247,978 | $209,725 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $507,381 | $707,949 | $36,823 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 41-1924245).
Questions about FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION is 41-1924245.
- Is FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA 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 FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA 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 FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA 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 FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Jeanne Massey.
- Who are the officers and directors of FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,220 (Sarah Kruger, Chief of Staff).
- How much revenue does FAIRVOTE MINNESOTA FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $397,347, expenses of $498,798 and total assets of $270,051 at year end.
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