Nonprofit · EIN 41-1379114
MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $3,020,216 | $1,989,561 | $1,030,655 | $15,887,179 | $1,178,250 | $14,708,929 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,813,359 | $1,803,018 | $1,010,341 | $14,756,651 | $1,351,070 | $13,405,581 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,519,706 | $1,605,318 | $1,914,388 | $13,724,489 | $1,414,856 | $12,309,633 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,415,501
- of which government grants
- $242,286
- Program service revenue
- $184,169
- Investment income
- $420,546
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $197,710
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $209,795
- Other salaries and wages
- $624,425
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $975,829
- Professional fundraising fees
- $82,800
- Legal fees
- $20,088
- Accounting fees
- $115,665
- Occupancy
- $83,873
- Travel
- $29,655
- Depreciation
- $183,295
- Program services (functional)
- $1,398,524
- Management and general (functional)
- $303,616
- Fundraising (functional)
- $287,421
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $14,756,651
- Total assets, end of year
- $15,887,179
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,178,250
- Net assets, end of year
- $14,708,929
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $5,661,777
- Publicly traded securities
- $9,082,782
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $13,128,744
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,580,185
- Gross receipts
- $3,020,216
- Employees
- 91
- Volunteers
- 14
- Year formed
- 1977
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Drummer | President Officer | 40 | $165,473 | $24,795 |
| Kendrick Buffalo | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Wallace | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle McGaa | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicolas Metcalf | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maurielle Storms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Miskitoos Henning | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Bice | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Danielle Grant | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Drummer | President Officer | 40 | $153,432 | $12,793 |
| Kendrick Buffalo | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Hand | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Erickson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Wallace | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maurielle Storms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Miskitoos Henning | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sierra Villebrun | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Metcalf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle McGaa | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rjay Brunkow | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelly Drummer | President Officer | 40 | $137,319 | $2,752 |
| Kendrick Buffalo | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Tiffany Hand | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Erickson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Wallace | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Maurielle Storms | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Miskitoos Henning | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Sierra Villebrun | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Metcalf | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kyle McGaa | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rjay Brunkow | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1845 E LAKE ST, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55407-1859
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kelly Drummer, 1845 E Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55407
- Signed the 990
- Kelly Drummer, President
- Phone
- (612) 721-6631
- Website
- www.migizi.org
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
MIGIZI provides a strong circle of support that nurtures the educational, social, economic and cultural development of American Indian youth.
Program accomplishments
- Cultural, Leadership, Academics, Well-Being (CLAW):Our in-school and afterschool programs provide youth with academic, cultural, and leadership support, including classroom advocacy, cultural experiences, afterschool tutoring, mental health and well-being supports, credit recovery, and Native Youth Leadership networks. Youth work with staff to develop quarterly Individual Education Plans that identify goals for academic success, support on-track credit attainment toward graduation, and strengthen connections to culture and community. We work in six school districts across the Twin Cities, providing both academic and cultural supports.Expenses $566,916 · revenue $92,084
- Green Tech Institute: This career pathway program trains youth ages 1421 in STEM education focused on sustainable green energy fields, including solar energy, energy systems, pollution, transportation, and other green energy concepts that lead to careers in the field. Youth participate in this paid training for up to 60 hours over eight weeks after school. In the summer, we partner with Step Up Minneapolis and Right Track St. Paul to employ 20 youth for up to 200 hours over eight weeks. Upon completion of the training, youth may pursue internships with partner organizations or within MIGIZI through contracted projects.Expenses $352,481 · revenue $44,201
- First Person Productions:This career pathway program trains youth ages 1421 for media careers, including film, photography, graphic design, podcasting, radio, social media, and marketing. Youth participate in this paid training for up to 60 hours over eight weeks after school. In the summer, we partner with Step Up Minneapolis and Right Track St. Paul to employ 20 youth for up to 200 hours over an eight-week period. Upon completion of the training, youth may pursue internships with partner organizations or within MIGIZI through contracted projects.Expenses $327,289 · revenue $47,884
- Best Buy Teen Tech Center:Through the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, MIGIZI provides hands-on learning opportunities in technology, including access to a recording studio, vinyl press, vinyl cutter, Adobe design tools, and many other resources. These tools help ensure equitable access to technology and open a wide range of educational and career opportunities for youth. Within the Best Buy Teen Tech Center, students can work on academic assignments and career-training projects that develop their skills and prepare them to be leaders in technology.Expenses $151,838
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1379114
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B61Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $15,887,179
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,020,216
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $3,020,216 | $1,989,561 | $15,887,179 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,813,359 | $1,803,018 | $14,756,651 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,519,706 | $1,605,318 | $13,724,489 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,035,765 | $1,264,453 | $10,832,336 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 41-1379114).
Questions about MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC
- What is the EIN of MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC is 41-1379114.
- Is MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC 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 MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kelly Drummer.
- Who are the officers and directors of MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $165,473 (Kelly Drummer, President).
- How much revenue does MIGIZI COMMUNICATIONS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,020,216, expenses of $1,989,561 and total assets of $15,887,179 at year end.
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