Growth & Justice
- Assets
- $105.5k
- Revenue
- $200.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 02/2003
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-4209510
Organization Overview
Growth & Justice is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Growth & Justice employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Growth & Justice is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Growth & Justice generated $200.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $322.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DEVELOP AND ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY THAT MAKES MINNESOTA'S ECONOMY MORE PROSPEROUS AND FAIR FOR ALL MINNESOTANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SINCE JANUARY 2021, AS A FOLLOW-UP TO THE MN EQUITY BLUEPRINT, G & J HAS BEEN DEVELOPING THE MN EQUITY MAP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MN-MORRIS, CENTER FOR SMALL TOWNS. THE MAP IS A PLATFORM TO HELP GEOGRAPHICALLY PINPOINT AND NARRATIVELY SHARE THE VITAL WORK DONE BY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO FOSTER REGIONAL, RACIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY. IT ENCOURAGES AND AIDS IDEA-SHARING AND COOPERATION BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO WANT TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN A 2021 REPORT, THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTE LAUDED THE MN EQUITY BLUEPRINT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS AS A NATIONAL BEST PRACTICE FOR PROMOTING COLLABORATION AND RESILIENCE, STATE RESILIENCE AND RECOVERY: STRATEGIES TO REDUCE INEQUALITY AND PROMOTE PROSPERITY BY CREATING BETTER PLACES. G & J HAS ALSO SERVES ON AND SUPPORTS WORK ON SEVERAL STATE BOARDS AND COMMITTEES TO HELP ADVANCE RURAL, RACIAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL EQUITY IN MN: THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY ADVISORY BOARD, MINNESOTANS FOR THE AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, LEAD FOR MINNESOTA, THE MN CLIMATE ACTION FRAMEWORK CLEAN ECONOMY WORK GROUP, THE MN RURAL BROADBAND COALITION, AND SERVEMINNESOTA -AMERICORPS, INCLUDING THE AWARD-WINNING AND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED MATH & READING CORPS AND EMERGING CLIMATE CORPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jane E Leonard President | Officer | 40 | $107,000 |
Paul Anderson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bud Hayden Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Peterson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erik Peterson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Louis Porter III Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $29,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $138,184 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $167,484 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $27,338 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $5,525 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $200,347 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $29,960 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $84,569 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,717 |
| Payroll taxes | $13,019 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,756 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $55,756 |
| Advertising and promotion | $800 |
| Office expenses | $12,519 |
| Information technology | $4,105 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,942 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $101 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $3,039 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $322,323 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $93,654 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,159 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,349 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,378 |
| Total assets | $105,540 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $21,000 |
| Other liabilities | $68,753 |
| Total liabilities | $89,763 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,777 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $105,540 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Growth & Justice has awarded $28,200 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE BLACK TECH GUY LLC PURPOSE: To create a technology platform for the education program another organization administered. | $8,100 |
THE BLACK TECH GUY LLC PURPOSE: To create a technology platform for the education program another organization administered. | $8,100 |
ONEMN PURPOSE: To coordinate the Better Community Fellowship program. | $6,000 |
ONEMN PURPOSE: To coordinate the Better Community Fellowship program. | $6,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Growth & Justice has recieved totaling $186,605.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Laureus Sport For Good Foundation Of America New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS | $9,500 |
Minneapolis Parks Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: RECREATION PROGRAM | $7,000 |
Xcel Energy Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING EMPLOYEE DONATION | $100 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Win Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | $1,242,170 | $2,311,000 |
Madison Parks Foundation Inc Madison, WI | $4,094,657 | $1,634,719 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Minneapolis, MN | $993,932 | $1,288,972 |
Minnesota Voice Saint Paul, MN | $623,859 | $539,519 |
American Future Fund West Des Moines, IA | $1,849,149 | $360,138 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Madison, WI | $916,897 | $892,473 |
Wisconsin Family Action Inc Madison, WI | $468,342 | $565,160 |
Alliance For A Better Minnesotaeducation Fund Saint Paul, MN | $12,300 | $318,000 |
Fairvote Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN | $311,242 | $626,509 |
Our Children Minnetonka, MN | $108,907 | $377,662 |
Growth & Justice Saint Paul, MN | $105,540 | $200,347 |
Citizens Involvement Council Pierre, SD | $440,754 | $250,288 |