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Nonprofit · EIN 26-0317208

ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA

Tax-exempt · ST PAUL, MN 55104

Financials

$707K$1.2M2023$1.3M$1.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,277,599$1,241,824$35,775$252,703$45,236$207,467
December 31, 2023990$706,929$1,228,981-$522,052$205,360$0$205,360
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,277,599
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$216,697
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$293,704
Other salaries and wages
$361,631
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$792,127
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$10,500
Accounting fees
$2,803
Occupancy
$23,653
Travel
$14,989
Depreciation
$4,170
Program services (functional)
$531,725
Management and general (functional)
$708,849
Fundraising (functional)
$1,250

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$205,360
Total assets, end of year
$252,703
Total liabilities, end of year
$45,236
Net assets, end of year
$207,467
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,728
Net assets without donor restrictions
$207,467
Gross receipts
$1,277,599
Employees
15
Volunteers
95
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
MN

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Joe DavisKey Employee
Key employee
30$153,807$25,609
Marissa LunaExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
30$139,897$12,000
David LeonardDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Brian ElliotDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Denise CardinalDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Liz XiongDirector
Trustee or director
0.5$0$0
Bethany WinkelsPresident
Officer
0.5$0$0
Dave McGonagleTreasurer
Officer
0.5$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Joe DavisKey Employee
Key employee
30$146,904$4,407
Marissa LunaExecutive Director
Institutional trustee, Officer
30$135,313$13,076
Denise CardinalDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Liz XiongDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
David LeonardDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Brian ElliotDirector
Trustee or director
1$0$0
Bethany WinkelsPresident
Officer
1$0$0
Dave McGonagleTreasurer
Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1600 UNIVERSITY AVENUE WEST, ST PAUL, MN 55104-3898
In care of
% MARISSA LUNA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Marissa Luna, 1600 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104
Signed the 990
MARISSA LUNA, Executive Director
Phone
(651) 647-2642
Return prepared by
Schutz CPA Ltd

Mission

We specialize in using digital and social media, media relations, and original content like videos, graphics, and blogs to increase support for progressive ideals. Together, we can build a Minnesota that works for everyone.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Program services consist of the following: Professional Development: Supporting ABM staffs professional development, growth, and skill-building through trainings, workshops, and conferences.Research: Qualitative and quantitative research on policy proposals and the public opinion surrounding said proposals in Minnesota communities. Civic Engagement-Voter education efforts like explaining the mechanics of registering and voting. State Legislative Accountability: Educate the public on elected officials positions on issues, votes in congress or state legislature, and local office using earned and online media. Gubernatorial Accountability: Educate the public on the Governors office/positions on issues using earned and online media. AG Accountability: Educate the public on the Attorney Generals office/positions on issues using earned and online media. Political Action: Educate the public on the Governors office/positions on issues using earned and online media.
    Expenses $531,725 · grants $216,697

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-0317208
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$252,703
Income (IRS master file)
$1,277,599

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,277,599$1,241,824$252,703XML
990December 2023$706,929$1,228,981$205,360XML
990December 2022$2,634,228$2,035,936$730,436IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 26-0317208).

Questions about ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA

What is the EIN of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA is 26-0317208.
Is ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2007.
Are donations to ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Marissa Luna.
Who are the officers and directors of ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,807 (Joe Davis, Key Employee).
How much revenue does ALLIANCE FOR A BETTER MINNESOTA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,277,599, expenses of $1,241,824 and total assets of $252,703 at year end.

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