826 Msp
- Assets
- $345.4k
- Revenue
- $529.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 08/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 27-1372442
Organization Overview
826 Msp is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (B92) the organization is classified as: Remedial Reading & Encouragement, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, 826 Msp employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. 826 Msp 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 06/2021, 826 Msp generated $529.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $421.7k during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 22.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
826 MSP'S MISSION IS TO EMPOWER UNDERSERVED K-12 STUDENTS TO THINK CREATIVELY, WRITE EFFECTIVELY, AND SUCCEED ACADEMICALLY ALONGSIDE A COMMUNITY OF CARING VOLUNTEERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AFTER-SCHOOL WRITING LAB- OPEN MONDAY-THURSDAY IN-PERSON OR VIRTUALLY FOR TWIN CITIES STUDENTS IN GRADES K-12 TO RECEIVE HELP ON HOME HELP ON HOMEWORK AND CREATIVE WRITING WHICH LEADS TO PUBLICATION. THIS PROGRAM CONNECTS VOLUNTEER TUTORS ONE-TO-ONE OR ONE-TO-SOME FOR INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING AND SUPPORT. TWO CHAPBOOKS OF CREATIVE WRITING FROM ASWL'S YOUNG AUTHORS ARE PUBLISHED ANNUALLY. THIS PROGRAM SERVES ABOUT 75 STUDENTS.
"WRITERS' ROOM AT SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL IN MINNEAPOLIS -STUDENTS AND FACULTY RECEIVE DEDICATED WRITING SUPPORT FROM 826 MSP STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS THROUGH IN-CLASS TUTORING, DROP-IN WRITING CONSULTATIONS, AND THE HOSTING OF WORKSHOPS, EVENTS, AND AUTHOR VISITS.THE WRITERS' ROOM ADVISORY COUNCIL ENLISTS TEN YOUTH IN WITH PAID LEADERSHIP ROLES TO DEVELOP PROGRAMMING, FACILITATE EVENTS, AND ADVERTISE SERVICES SCHOOL-WIDE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES ABOUT 1,000 STUDENTS. "
YOUNG AUTHORS' BOOK PROJECT- 826 MSP PARTNERS WITH A DIFFERENT SCHOOL ANNUALLY TO PROFESSIONALLY PUBLISH A STUDENT ANTHOLOGY. IN THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR, WE DEVELOPED AN EDITORIAL BOARD OF BLACK HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH TO EDIT AND CURATE AN ANTHOLOGY TITLED "REHUMANIZE ME" FOCUSING ON THEMES OF BLACK JOY, HEALING, LIBERATION, AND SELF-DETERMINATION.
"YOUNG AUTHORS' COUNCIL- THIS IS A PAID PUBLISHING, LEADERSHIP, AND ADVISORY OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 6 - 12. YOUNG AUTHORS' COUNCIL. SELECTED STUDENTS WRITE CREATIVELY, SERVE AS AN EDITORIAL BOARD FOR AN ANNUAL PUBLICATION, AND CONNECT WITH LITERARY TALENT, CIVIC LEADERS, AND 826 MSP BOARD MEMBERS. THIS PROGRAM SERVES 10 STUDENTS. FIELD TRIPS AND DISTANCE LEARNING SUPPORTS- WE OFFER IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL STORYTELLING AND BOOKMAKING FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 2-5. THESE ARE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO GET EXCITED ABOUT WRITING AND LEAVE WITH THEIR OWN PUBLISHED BOOK. THIS PROGRAM SERVES ABOUT 400 STUDENTS."
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Samantha Sencer-Mura Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $67,738 |
Qorsho Hassan Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Al Onkka Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Tom Racciatti Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Max Delgado Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Matt Mithun Former Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $19,608 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $44,034 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $456,866 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $520,508 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $250 |
| Investment income | $88 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,362 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $1,097 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $529,305 |
| 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. | $67,738 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $10,161 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $192,199 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,017 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,266 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,538 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,222 |
| Advertising and promotion | $370 |
| Office expenses | $6,863 |
| Information technology | $8,218 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,074 |
| Travel | $61 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $661 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,992 |
| Insurance | $3,828 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $421,725 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $219,763 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,012 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $41,000 |
| 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 | $67 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $67,533 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,000 |
| Total assets | $345,375 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $860 |
| 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 | $57,082 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $57,942 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $200,558 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $86,875 |
| 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 | $345,375 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that 826 Msp has recieved totaling $261,936.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $75,250 |
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40,000 |
Mightycause Charitable Foundation Marianna, FL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $35,667 |
Firefly Scientists Foundation St Louis, MO PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT | $25,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $17,625 |
Maggie Applauds Great Goals In Education Inc Wayzata, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL FUND | $15,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
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Literacy Minnesota St Paul, MN | $3,639,375 | $5,962,310 |
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La Crosse Medical Health Science Consortium Inc La Crosse, WI | $13,920,244 | $1,509,206 |
Wisconsin Literacy Inc Madison, WI | $355,424 | $1,313,626 |
Literacy Network Inc Madison, WI | $4,205,047 | $2,002,520 |
Network For The Development Of Children Of African Descent Minneapolis, MN | $796,449 | $705,257 |
Wisconsin Institute For Learning Disabilites Dyslexia Inc Dodgeville, WI | $561,057 | $518,567 |
Dyslexia Reading Connection Inc Appleton, WI | $165,786 | $439,184 |
826 Msp Minneapolis, MN | $345,375 | $529,305 |
Wisconsin State Reading Association Inc Sussex, WI | $722,119 | $127,183 |
Literacy Leadership Inc Davenport, IA | $122,608 | $181,671 |