Cultural Wellness Center

Organization Overview

Cultural Wellness Center is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (E70) the organization is classified as: Public Health, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Cultural Wellness Center employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Cultural Wellness Center 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, Cultural Wellness Center generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

CULTURAL WELLNESS CENTER'S MISSION IS TO UNLEASH THE POWER OF PEOPLE TO HEAL THEMSELVES AND TO BUILD COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

MEMBER SERVICES. CWC WORKS WITH PEOPLE AND FAMILIES TO APPLY THE CULTURAL WELLNESS PROCESS TO ADDRESS CHALLENGES RESULTING FROM ISOLATION, LOSS OF COMMUNITY, AND LOSS OF CULTURE. THIS IS OUR CORE MISSION WORK. WHILE MEMBER SERVICES DOES NOT APPEAR TO GENERATE POSITIVE REVENUE WHEN EXAMINED IN ISOLATION, THE KNOWLEDGE PRODUCED IS WHAT GIVES CWC AUTHORITY AND MAKES OTHER AREAS OF WORK VALUABLE TO CUSTOMERS.INVISIBLE COLLEGE. CWC APPLIES THE CULTURAL WELLNESS PROCESS TO IMPROVE INSTITUTIONAL OUTCOMES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. THROUGH CLASSES, COACHING, AND CONSULTING, INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP AND STAKEHOLDERS STUDY THE ROLE OF CULTURE AS A TOOL TO NAVIGATE INSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS. IN 2021, CUSTOMERS INCLUDED RAMSEY COUNTY,MCKNIGHT FOUNDATION, PROJECT FOR PRIDE IN LIVING, MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS, COMMUNITY CATALYST, AND OTHERS. HEALTH INSTITUTE. CWC PERFORMED HIGHEST AMONG AGENCIES CONTRACTED BY MN DEPT OF HEALTH TO REDUCE DISPARITIES IN COVID-19 INFECTIONS, HOSPITALIZATIONS, AND DEATHS. IN THE BACKYARD HEALTH HUB SUPPORTED BY ALLINA HEALTH, 200 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED VIRTUALLY IN CULTURE WELL LEARNING COHORTS. THOUSANDS ATTENDED ONLINE MEDITATION, ZUMBA AND MOVEMENT CLASSES. CWC WORKED WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY'S REDLEAF CLINIC TO DEVELOP TRAINING COHORTS FOR BLACK DOULAS.OTHER. CWC BEGAN A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN FOR DREAMLAND ON 38TH, A FACILITY TO HOUSE CWC HEADQUARTERS AND A CO-KITCHEN WHERE BLACK FOOD ENTREPRENEURS WILL SHARE KITCHEN SPACE WHILE RECEIVING MENTORING AND PEER SUPPORT IN CULTURALLY-ROOTED FOOD BUSINESS PLANNING, FINANCE, PERMITTING, AND MANAGEMENT. WITH AN ANONYMOUS DONATION, CWC BEGAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE ANCIENT GRAINS KITCHEN WITHIN THE MIDTOWN GLOBAL MARKET TO OFFER HEALTHY SOUL FOOD, NUTRITION AND COOKING CLASSES, AND CATERING SERVICES THAT SUPPORT ALL AREAS OF CWC WORK.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Atum Azzahir
Executive Dir.
$109,200
Steve Lassiter
CFO
$81,046
Craig Hassel
Treasurer
$0
Harvey Linder
Chair
$0
Esther Fulks
Secretary
$0
Mae Adams
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,130,781
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,001,150
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,131,931
Total Program Service Revenue$1,142
Investment income $36
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 $3,139,879

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 25 grants that Cultural Wellness Center has recieved totaling $1,971,701.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Minneapolis Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: DONOR-RECOMMENDED, HEALTH

$560,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE LAKE STREET ALIGNMENT PROCESS

$200,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE LAKE STREET ALIGNMENT PROCESS

$200,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE LAKE STREET ALIGNMENT PROCESS

$100,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE LAKE STREET ALIGNMENT PROCESS

$100,000
Mcknight Foundation

Minneapolis, MN

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE CULTURAL WELLNESS CENTER IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY IN HONOR OF GEORGE FLOYD

$100,000
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