Protect Minnesota, operating under the name Protect Minnnesota, is located in Plymouth, MN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Protect Minnnesota employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Protect Minnnesota 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 12/2023, Protect Minnnesota generated $581.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $491.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.6% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT MINNESOTA PROMOTES A CULTURE OF HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR ALL MINNESOTANS BY PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE THROUGH RESEARCH EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT. WE EMPHASIZE PREVENTION USING A PUBLIC HEALTH MODEL AND WE SEEK TO BUILD A STRONG STATEWIDE VALUES-BASED MOVEMENT TO END GUN VIOLENCE THAT RECOGNIZES THE ISSUE AS ONE OF JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE HAVE BEEN WORKING TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE SINCE 1991. WE STARTED OUT AS CITIZENS FOR A SAFER MINNESOTA - A COALITION OF 16 STATEWIDE MEDICAL PUBLIC HEALTH LAW ENFORCEMENT SOCIAL JUSTICE AND FAITH GROUPS. WE PASSED THE FIRST LAW IN THE COUNTRY PREVENTING DOMESTIC ABUSERS FROM PURCHASING GUNS WHICH LATER BECAME THE MODEL FOR THE NATIONAL LAW STILL IN EFFECT. IN 2005 CITIZENS FOR A SAFER MINNESOTA MERGED WITH MILLION MOMS MARCH MINNESOTA TO CREATE PROTECT MINNESOTA. WE ARE COMMITTED TO THE PUBLIC HEALTH APPROACH TO GUN VIOLENCE FOCUSING ON PREVENTION THROUGH EVIDENCE-BASED SOLUTIONS AND MODIFYING THE BEHAVIOR OF POPULATIONS. WE HAVE A RESEARCHER ON STAFF AND HAVE ESTABLISHED THE NORTHSTAR PUBLIC HEALTH CONFERENCE ON GUN VIOLENCE TO MAKE UP-TO-DATE NATIONAL AND STATE-BASED RESEARCH ON GUN VIOLENCE AVAILABLE TO PROFESSIONALS ACROSS THE STATE. WE FORMED THE INTERFAITH ALLIANCE FOR GUN SAFETY BECAUSE FAITH COMMUNITIES WORKING TOGETHER ARE THE MOST POWERFUL AGENTS FOR CHANGE IN MN
ADVOCACY- ADVOCATE FOR THE PREVENTION OF GUN VIOLENCE.
EDUCATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Margaret Emery CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $71,832 |
Athena Adkins Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Danyale Green Secratary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jodi Glaser Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alicia Smith Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas Kottke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $581,546 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $581,546 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $6 |
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 | $581,552 |
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. | $71,832 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,550 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $30,258 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $7,110 |
Payroll taxes | $16,581 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,915 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,811 |
Advertising and promotion | $56,075 |
Office expenses | $4,277 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $921 |
Total functional expenses | $491,346 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $170,222 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,342 |
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 | $955 |
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 | $177,519 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,187 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $3,187 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $139,466 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,866 |
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 | $177,519 |