Minnesota Brownfields is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Brownfields 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 12/2022, Minnesota Brownfields generated $145.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $270.1k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF MINNESOTA BROWNFIELDS IS TO PROMOTE, THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND PARTNERSHIPS, THE EFFICIENT CLEANUP AND REUSE OF CONTAMINATED LAND AS A MEANS OF GENERATING ECONOMIC GROWTHS, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES, AND ENABLING SUSTAINABLE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HOSTED FORUMS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON BROWNFIELD REDEVELOPMENT INCLUDING A PFAS FORUM, MEMBERS ONLY EVENT, STATE OF BROWNFIELDS EVENT. THESE EVENTS WERE HELD IN PERSON.
CONDUCTING RESEARCH REGARDING 1) BROWNFIELDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AREAS AND PROMOTION OF REDEVELOPMENT EQUITY; 2) THE IMPACT ON REDEVELOPMENT OF THE PRIORITIES AND STRUCTURE OF BROWNFIELD FUNDING ENTITIES; AND 3) QUANTIFYING THE ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL BENEFITS OF REDEVELOPING BROWNFIELDS IN MINNESOTA.
HOSTED A RESCAPE GALA TO CELEBRATE PROJECTS OF REDEVELOPMENT SITES. THIS EVENT WAS IN PERSON AT THE ST. PAUL EVENT CENTER.
HENNEPIN COUNTY - COMANAGED A GRANT PROGRAM TO NONPROFIT DEVELOPERS WHICH FUNDS SMALLER BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENTS ACTIVITY IN THE HENNEPIN COUNTY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Schmiesing Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlie Vander Aarde Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Hesse Immediate Past President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Wardwell Chair Of The Rescape Committee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Prososki Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sherry Van Duyn Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $56,558 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $14,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $70,558 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $74,818 |
| Investment income | $93 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $145,929 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $87,631 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $554 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,679 |
| Fees for services: Management | $40,362 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $40,751 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,476 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,222 |
| Office expenses | $2,261 |
| Information technology | $19,641 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,160 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,850 |
| Interest | $229 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,057 |
| All other expenses | $1,825 |
| Total functional expenses | $270,102 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $111,359 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $35,154 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $110 |
| 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 | $6,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $152,623 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,443 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $30,400 |
| 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 | $100,000 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $139,843 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,780 |
| 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 | $152,623 |