Project Fine Inc
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $676.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Winona, MN
- Founding
- 12/1997
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 41-1883675
Organization Overview
Project Fine Inc is located in Winona, MN. The organization was established in 1997. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Project Fine Inc employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Project Fine Inc 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 12/2022, Project Fine Inc generated $676.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $667.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STRENGTHEN AND ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY BY FACILITATING THE INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE WHO ARE ETHNICALLY DIVERSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROJECT FINE PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS. OUR ROSTER INCLUDES 50 INTERPRETERS PROFICIENT IN 25 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. DURING 2022, PROJECT FINE PROVIDED OVER 4,466 HOURS OF LANGUAGE SERVICES IN 99 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS.
THE GOAL OF HEALTHY CONNECTIONS IS TO ENGAGE REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND PARTNERS TO BUILD A COMMUNITY THAT IS SAFE, WELCOMING AND INLCUSIVE FOR ALL. IN 2022, ACTIVITIES INCLUDED REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE ADVISORY GROUPS IN WINONA AND ST. CHARLES, ARTS AND CULTURE CLASSES ATTENDED BY 52 PEOPLE AND SUMMER PICNIC AND THANKSGIVING GATHERINGS WITH OVER 300 PEOPLE PARTICIPATING.
ADVOCACY AND INFORMATION REFERRALS HELP NEWCOMERS AS THEY ADJUST TO LIFE IN THE UNITED STATES AND BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT. PROJECT FINE PROVIDES LINGUISTICALLY APPROPRIATE INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO MEET THE BASIC NEEDS OF NEWCOMER FAMILIES. IN 2022, PROJECT FINE PROVIDED 6,203 HOURS OF SERVICE TO NEWCOMERS IN THE COMMUNITY.
VOTER ENGAGEMENT: PROVIDING EDUCATION ON THE ELECTION PROCESS AND CANDIDATES FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS. 2022 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED THE CREATION OF A CANDIDATE GUIDE, WHICH WAS AVAILABLE IN MULTIPLE LANGAUGES AND SHARED WITH 98 HOUSEHOLDS. STAFF ALSO HOSTED OPEN HOUSES WITH VOTING INFORMATION AND ASSISTED 25 PEOPLE WITH VOTER REGISTRATION AND POLLING LOCATION INFORMATION. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: CONNECT REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS WITH EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING TO REACH THEIR ECONOMIC GOALS. IN 2022, 287 HOURS OF SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO 146 INDIVIDUALS. HMONG CSA: THIS PROJECT WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE AN AVENUE FOR LOCAL HMONG GROWERS TO INCREASE THEIR CUSTOMER BASE AND GAIN FAMILIARITY WITH THE CONCEPT OF COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE (CSA). 10 INDIVIDUALS PURCHASED A PRODUCE SUBSCRIPTION AND RECEIVED WEEKLY BASKETS OF VEGETABLES. CLEAN ENERGY RESOURCE TEAMS PROJECTS: THESE PROJECTS PROVIDED INFORMATION RELATED TO ENERGY CONSERVATION AND COST-SAVING MEASURES FOR REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS. 27 PEOPLE ATTENDED A WORKSHOP ON THE TOPIC AND 15 RECEIVED AN INDIVDIUAL REVIEW OF THEIR ENERGY BILL AND USAGE. DIVERSITY TRAINING: EDUCATIONAL TRAINING ON SPECIFIC CULTURES AND HOW TO DEVELOP A WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. IN 2022, OVER 805 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED TRAINING. STORYTELLING: THIS PROJECT ENGAGES REFUGEES, IMMIGRANTS AND NATIVE-BORN RESIDENTS TO SHARE THEIR CULTURE, TRADITIONS AND EXPERIENCES THROUGH STORY. IN 2022, STORIES FROM 11 LOCAL REFUGEES AND IMMIGRANTS WERE COMPILED INTO A BOOKLET THAT WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE COMMUNITY. CONNECTING CULTURES: THIS PROGRAM OFFERS MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS BY REFUGEES AND IMMMIGRANTS ABOUT THEIR CULTURE AND TRADITIONS. IN 2022, 124 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED. WELCOMING TABLE: THIS PROJECT IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME TOGETHER TO SHARE A MEAL AND BUILD CROSS-CULTURAL RELATIONSHIPS. ACTIVITIES WERE HELD VIRTUALLY FROM JANUARY-SEPTEMBER, WITH IN PERSON GATHERINGS RESUMING IN OCTOBER. IN 2022, 1,350 PEOPLE PARTICIPATED IN A WELCOMING TABLE EVENT. WELCOMING ART: THIS PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS THE CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC TRADITIONS OF AREA RESIDENTS AND BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER TO BUILD A MORE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY. 2022 ACTIVITIES INCLUDED SUPPORT FOR ARTISTIC PERFORMANCES DURING WELCOMING WEEK AND A COMMUNITY MURAL PROJECT IN ST. CHARLES. MY HMONG ROOTS: PROVIDING HMONG LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. IN 2022, 37 YOUTH PARTICIPATED. GIRLS REACHING ABOVE AND BEYOND: DESIGNED TO HELP GIRLS AGE 10-18 DISCOVER THEIR IDENTITY AND STRENGTHS AND CREATE A ROADMAP TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. IN 2022, 49 GIRLS PARTICIPATED. COLLEGE EDUCATION CONNECTION: PROVIDES ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES FOR YOUTH AS THEY PURSUE HIGHER EDUCATION. IN 2022, 6 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS. FORCE: THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL BOYS AND FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING POSITIVE CHARACTER TRAITS AND VALUES, PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CHOICES, AND PREPARING FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY. IN 2022, 42 BOYS PARTICIPATED IN PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. COLORFUL GROWERS: YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION, PLAN AND PLANT THEIR OWN GARDEN PLOT, AND SELL THEIR PRODUCE AT LOCAL MARKETS. IN 2022, 16 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Fatima Said Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $131,939 |
Dan Matejka Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Nicole Messenger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Kramer President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jack Richter Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Annette Freiheit Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $18,261 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $325,422 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $343,683 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $296,951 |
| Investment income | $35,344 |
| 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 | $675,978 |
| 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. | $131,939 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $27,417 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $371,311 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,812 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,571 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $9,397 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,068 |
| Office expenses | $4,278 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,156 |
| Travel | $7,653 |
| 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 | $6,890 |
| Insurance | $5,880 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $667,797 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $394 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $433,702 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $14,053 |
| 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 | $3,071 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,108 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,230,319 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,714,647 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $40,000 |
| 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 | $40,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,667,897 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,750 |
| 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 | $1,714,647 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Project Fine Inc has recieved totaling $191,850.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bcbsm Foundation Inc St Paul, MN PURPOSE: HEALTHY CONNECTIONS ADVANCING EQUITY AND ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH | $100,000 |
Otto Bremer Trust St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $55,000 |
Mardag Foundation St Paul, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Womens Foundation Of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: General operations to advance work as it relates to the goals of the girlsBEST fund | $14,000 |
Immigrant Law Center Of Minnesota Inc St Paul, MN PURPOSE: SUBAWARDEE ON GRANT | $7,845 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
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