Nonprofit · EIN 41-1866804
COOKIE CART
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,545,141 | $2,303,030 | -$757,889 | $4,382,317 | $1,142,006 | $3,240,311 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $2,580,004 | $2,811,403 | -$231,399 | $5,254,152 | $1,255,952 | $3,998,200 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,735,724 | $2,934,735 | -$199,011 | $5,490,137 | $1,260,538 | $4,229,599 |
| June 30, 2022 | 990 | $2,619,911 | $2,647,037 | -$27,126 | $5,749,179 | $1,320,569 | $4,428,610 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,377,604
- of which government grants
- $97,972
- Program service revenue
- $25,505
- Investment income
- $22,365
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$48,420
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $168,087
- Other revenue
- $119,667
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $303,786
- Other salaries and wages
- $806,024
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,330,719
- Professional fundraising fees
- $95,930
- Accounting fees
- $87,154
- Occupancy
- $92,741
- Depreciation
- $150,659
- Program services (functional)
- $1,370,594
- Management and general (functional)
- $716,315
- Fundraising (functional)
- $216,121
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,254,152
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,382,317
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,142,006
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,240,311
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,491,005
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,985,174
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $255,137
- Gross receipts
- $2,119,304
- Employees
- 144
- Volunteers
- 37
- Year formed
- 1988
- 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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Stoe | Director of Operations & Social Enterprise Officer | 40 | $109,600 | $3,185 |
| Jacquelyn Carter | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $75,646 | $9,867 |
| Megan Fritz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Kinsella | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Harbert | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Willner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolynn Fielder | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Grice | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Goettl | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clint Roberts | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Koski | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jesse Horowitz | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kimberly Voigt | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Anderson | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Farley | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kojo Baafi | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jessica Berns | Board member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Fraction | Executive Director (through September 2023) Officer | 40 | $178,683 | $3,150 |
| Patrick Stoe | Director of Operations and Social Enterprise Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,192 | $4,808 |
| Megan Fritz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toine Warren | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Kinsella | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Harbert | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philomena Morrissey-Satre | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Willner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Black | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Grice | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Goettl | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clint Roberts | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Koski | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Finnell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Drinal Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolynn Fielder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacquelyn Carpenter | Executive Director (beginning June 2024) Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cynthia Fraction | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $48,865 | $13,440 |
| Megan Fritz | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Kinsela | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toine Warren | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dave Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolynn Fielder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Finnell | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Drinal Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Harbert | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philomena Morrissey-Satre | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Stevens | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Willner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eric Black | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Grice | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Goettl | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Clint Roberts | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Emily Koski | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Halley | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $126,286 | $10,201 |
| James Altman | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ben Williams | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Eva De Leon | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rekik Abaineh | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Adams | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Broadnax | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jolynn Feilder | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Anthony Finnell Jr | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Drinal Foster | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Fritz | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Meg Gehlen Nodzon | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Willie Harbert | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristin Kelly | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Kinsella | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Philomena Satre | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Stevens | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toine Warren | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Willner | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1119 W BROADWAY AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55411-2505
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Jacquelyn Carpenter, 1119 W Broadway, Minneapolis, MN 55411
- Signed the 990
- Jacquelyn Carpenter, Executive Director
- Phone
- (612) 843-1946
- Website
- www.cookiecart.org
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
Cookie Cart teaches life, leadership, and employment skills to young people through on-the-job and classroom experiences in nonprofit bakeries.
Program accomplishments
- Youth Development: The Organization's employment program is a first job experience designed to build career readiness, leadership, and life skills for teens ages 14-18. Through paid work-based learning, youth gain real-world experience in a supportive, skill-building environment. Participants work up to 9 hours/week during the school year and up to 9-15 hours/week in the summer, engaging in a structured pathway that promotes growth in five key areas: Interpersonal Skills and Critical Thinking, Goal Orientation, Employment Readiness, Citizenship, and Financial Literacy. Cookie Cart's programming typically serves 150-200 young people annually, a majority of which qualify for free or reduced lunch and over 95 percent are from communities of color.Expenses $735,384
- Production: The Organization's bakeries serve as classrooms where youth build essential skills for future success. Young people have the option to obtain industry-recognized certifications, including the Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate, ServSafe Food Handler Certification (MN Dept. of Health standards), and the National Career Readiness Certification (ACT), and they also participate in career exposure activities such as workplace visits, college tours, and career panels, helping them envision and plan for their futures.Expenses $393,354 · revenue $145,194
- Customer Service and Community Outreach: Provides youth with dynamic opportunities to apply their customer service training in real-world settings. Whether greeting customers at the bakery counter, managing transactions, or representing the Organization at community events, teens practice essential workplace skills such as communication, professionalism, and problem-solving.Youth learn how to promote the Organization's mission and products, especially the signature cookies, by engaging with customers, sharing the story of the organization, and encouraging community support. These experiences help teens understand the importance of brand representation, product knowledge, and relationship building in a business environment.In addition to in-store interactions, youth participate in pop-up shops, tabling events, and corporate outreach, where they gain exposure to marketing strategies and sales techniques. These activities reinforce their understanding of how customer service connects to broader business goals and community impact.By selling cookies and promoting the bakery, youth not only contribute to the sustainability of the Organization, they also build confidence, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and strengthen their ability to advocate for themselves and their community.Expenses $225,919 · revenue $48,398
- Community Engagement & Volunteer Impact: Volunteers and employer partners play a vital role in expanding youth horizons. Through mock interviews, workplace visits, and mentorship, volunteers help teens build confidence, network, and explore diverse career paths. These experiences reinforce the belief: "If you can see it, you can dream it.Expenses $15,937
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-1866804
- 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
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O53)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,382,317
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,119,304
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,545,141 | $2,303,030 | $4,382,317 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $2,580,004 | $2,811,403 | $5,254,152 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,735,724 | $2,934,735 | $5,490,137 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,619,911 | $2,647,037 | $5,749,179 | XML |
| 990 | June 2021 | $1,048,446 | $1,379,539 | $5,899,422 | 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 41-1866804).
Questions about COOKIE CART
- What is the EIN of COOKIE CART?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of COOKIE CART is 41-1866804.
- Is COOKIE CART tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
- Are donations to COOKIE CART tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does COOKIE CART 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 COOKIE CART due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did COOKIE CART last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of COOKIE CART?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Jacquelyn Carpenter.
- Who are the officers and directors of COOKIE CART?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 17 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $109,600 (Patrick Stoe, Director of Operations & Social Enterprise).
- How much revenue does COOKIE CART have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,545,141, expenses of $2,303,030 and total assets of $4,382,317 at year end.
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