Citizens League
- Assets
- $906.1k
- Revenue
- $958.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 06/1953
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-0722696
Organization Overview
Citizens League is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1953. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Citizens League employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Citizens League 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, Citizens League generated $958.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
EMPOWER PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN CIVIC LIFE AND PUBLIC POLICY, TO MAKE MINNESOTA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK FOR EVERYONE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2021, CITIZENS LEAGUE ENGAGED PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA IN UNDERSTANDING POLICY ISSUES AND SHAPING SOLUTIONS. IN PARTICULAR WE WORKED TO BRING FORWARD PERSPECTIVES AND EXPERTISE OF PEOPLE MOST IMPACTED BY POLICY ISSUES. WE ACCOMPLISHED THIS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATIONAL EVENTS INCLUDING THE MIND OPENER SERIES; POLICY INITIATIVES INCLUDING TWO IN-DEPTH PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS; AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING. THE CAPITOL PATHWAYS PROGRAM COMPLETED ITS 6TH YEAR PROVIDING PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR APPROX. 30 STUDENTS OF COLOR AT THE STATE LEGISLATURE, MAKING MINNESOTA'S GOVERNMENT MORE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE STATE'S POPULATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kate Cimino Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $133,907 |
Patrick Born Recent Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cedrick Baker Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Knapp Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Cyndi Lesher Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Laura Monn Ginsburg Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $176,404 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $530,298 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $706,702 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $240,881 |
| Investment income | $10,699 |
| 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 | $958,282 |
| 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. | $136,807 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $20,521 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $362,802 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $12,738 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,952 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,134 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,752 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $284,291 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $23,369 |
| Information technology | $27,928 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,876 |
| Travel | $4,535 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,403 |
| Interest | $4 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,525 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,065,977 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $351,487 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $356,318 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $123,990 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,158 |
| 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 | $22,343 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,199 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $31,580 |
| Total assets | $906,075 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $111,392 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $16,629 |
| 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 | $149,359 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $277,380 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $244,811 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $383,884 |
| 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 | $906,075 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Citizens League has recieved totaling $358,540.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A LEADERSHIP LEARNING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWER, DIVERSE LEGISLATIVE STAFF SO THEY ARE POSITIONED TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR LEGISLATORS IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD IN STATE GOVERNMENT | $50,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT DEVELOPMENT OF A LEADERSHIP LEARNING AND TRAINING EXPERIENCE FOR NEWER, DIVERSE LEGISLATIVE STAFF SO THEY ARE POSITIONED TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES AND THEIR LEGISLATORS IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY LEAD IN STATE GOVERNMENT | $50,000 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $47,299 |
Minneapolis Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, PUBLIC AFFAIRS | $36,800 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $33,160 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO FUND THE CAPITOL PATHWAYS LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $25,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
360 Communities Burnsville, MN | $3,339,233 | $6,729,234 |
North Dakota Association Of Rural Cooperatives Mandan, ND | $8,007,431 | $4,395,007 |
Urban Homeworks Inc Minneapolis, MN | $14,877,768 | $4,422,020 |
South Dakota Rural Electric Association Inc Pierre, SD | $1,829,907 | $2,997,836 |
Minnesota Housing Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $2,330,685 | $2,401,116 |
South Dakota Association Of Rural Water Systems Madison, SD | $2,366,062 | $2,648,175 |
Jewish Community Relations Council Minnesota & The Dakotas Minneapolis, MN | $2,105,786 | $2,086,548 |
Citizens League St Paul, MN | $906,075 | $958,282 |
Metropolitan Housing Development Waunakee, WI | $3,711,663 | $770,538 |
Madison Northside Planning Council Inc Madison, WI | $1,597,518 | $984,052 |
South Dakota Grass Lands Coalition Presho, SD | $103,425 | $620,699 |
Minnesota Rural Education Association Saint Cloud, MN | $1,108,851 | $686,102 |