St Paul Neighborhood Network

Organization Overview

St Paul Neighborhood Network is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A32) the organization is classified as: Television, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 04/2022, St Paul Neighborhood Network employed 66 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. St Paul Neighborhood Network 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 04/2022, St Paul Neighborhood Network generated $2.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 04/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.7%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SPNN AMPLIFIES VOICES AND STORIES FROM OUR COMMUNITY AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE TO USE MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS TO MAKE BETTER LIVES, USE AUTHENTIC VOICE, AND BUILD COMMON UNDERSTANDING. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION BY TEACHING MEDIA AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO YOUTH; TRAINING ADULTS IN BASIC AND ADVANCED CAMERA, EDITING, LIGHTING, AND SOUND TECHNIQUES; PROVIDING FOUR CABLE CHANNELS PROGRAMMED WITH LOCALLY PRODUCED CONTENT; AND TEACHING DIGITAL LITERACY COURSES TO YOUTH, ADULTS, AND NEW IMMIGRANTS FROM ACROSS THE TWIN CITIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROJECT (CTEP) - A NATIONALLY UNIQUE PROGRAM TO COMBAT THE DIGITAL DIVIDE, CTEP AMERICORPS PLACES 35 MEMBERS AT COMMUNITY SITES THROUGHOUT THE TWIN CITIES. THESE MEMBERS ASSIST NEW AMERICANS AND LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES HOW TO USE TECHNOLOGY TO BETTER ACCESS SOCIAL, CIVIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. MEMBERS RUN OPEN COMMUNITY COMPUTER LABS AND TEACH BASIC DIGITAL JOB SKILLS, MEDIA MAKING, AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING. IN ADDITION, SPNN PROVIDES SIGNIFICANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE COHORT OF CTEP AMERICORPS MEMBERS. LAST YEAR, OUR PARTICIPANTS TRAINED OVER 2,400 JOB SEEKERS AND HELPED ALMOST 650 SECURE NEW OR BETTER EMPLOYMENT.


PROGRAMS - SPNN SERVES AS THE PUBLIC AND EDUCATIONAL ACCESS FACILITY AND COMMUNITY MEDIA CENTER FOR THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL. THE PROGRAMS TEAM OFFERS ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT, COMPUTERS, PROFESSIONAL MEDIA SOFTWARE AND TELEVISION STUDIO SPACE FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PRODUCE MEDIA CONTENT. THE PROGRAMS TEAM ALSO HOUSES MEDIA ACTIVE AND CREATECH, TWO YOUTH MEDIA PROGRAMS. MEDIA ACTIVE PROVIDES YOUTH WITH VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE IN MEDIA FIELDS VIA FEE FOR SERVICE VIDEO PRODUCTION. UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF AN ADULT MENTOR, YOUTH PRODUCE HIGH-QUALITY VIDEO MEDIA FOR NONPROFIT, CORPORATE, AND GOVERNMENT CLIENTS. CREATECH IS A DROP-IN MEDIA MAKER SPACE HOSTED AT SPNN WHERE YOUTH CAN EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA.


PRODUCTION - THE SPNN PRODUCTION TEAM HELPS EXPAND THE REACH OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH LOW-COST MEDIA SERVICES AND BY COVERING MANY IMPORTANT COMMUNITY ISSUES AND EVENTS THROUGH PROGRAMS PRODUCED IN-HOUSE. PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING HUNDREDS OF HOURS OF CONTENT A YEAR, THE SPNN PRODUCTION TEAM CURATES 30 YEARS OF CULTURAL, CIVIC AND ARTS PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION TO PRODUCTION AND LIVE EVENT DUTIES, THIS TEAM ALSO PROGRAMS FOUR NON-COMMERCIAL CHANNELS ON THE CITY CABLE SYSTEM WITH CONTENT 24/7. CHANNELS 14 AND 15 ARE OFFERED FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND AIR PROGRAMS PRODUCED OR SPONSORED BY LOCAL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. CHANNEL 16 IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATIONAL CONTENT PRODUCED BY THE CITY SCHOOL SYSTEM AND SPNN YOUTH. FINALLY, CHANNEL 19 IS DEDICATED TO SPNN PRODUCTIONS, WHICH COVER A WIDE VARIETY OF IMPORTANT CULTURAL, CIVIC AND INFORMATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE SAINT PAUL COMMUNITY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Martin Ludden
Executive Director
$81,934
Wesley Farrow
President
$0
Meagan Pick
Vice President
$0
Sarah Reichling
Treasurer
$0
Phasoua Vang
Secretary
$0
Aqiula Collins
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $311,839
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,377,117
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,688,956
Total Program Service Revenue$314,880
Investment income $234
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 $2,004,402

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that St Paul Neighborhood Network has recieved totaling $267,283.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES

$150,000
Jerome Foundation Inc

Saint Paul, MN

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MEDIA ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH EARLY CAREER FILMMAKERS

$32,500
Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: ARTS & CULTURE

$22,000
Headwaters Foundation For Justice

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT

$20,000
Youthprise

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: General Operating Grant

$15,000
Propel Nonprofits

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: EQUITY BUILDER FORGIVENESS

$10,000
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