Nonprofit · EIN 41-1961473
MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS
Tax-exempt · ST PAUL, MN 55103
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $614,710 | $670,272 | -$55,562 | $603,958 | $56,384 | $547,574 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $580,538 | $526,854 | $53,684 | $637,141 | $34,005 | $603,136 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,000
- Program service revenue
- $608,154
- Investment income
- $5,556
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,645
- Other salaries and wages
- $302,052
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $436,697
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,210
- Accounting fees
- $28,280
- Occupancy
- $25,250
- Program services (functional)
- $536,217
- Management and general (functional)
- $134,055
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $637,141
- Total assets, end of year
- $603,958
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $56,384
- Net assets, end of year
- $547,574
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $547,574
- Gross receipts
- $614,710
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joey Cienian | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $134,645 | $9,319 |
| Shelly Pierson Evans | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Shannon Peterson | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Rasmussen | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Betsy Lueth | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Suleiman Adan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mark Bjornrud | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katie Groh de Avina | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Mongsher Ly | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Wedlund | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Beth Topoluk | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Brandon Wait | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Slocum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carl Schlueter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelly Pierson Evans | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Shannon Peterson | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Nicole Rasmussen | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Katie Groh de Avina | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Betsy Lueth | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Mongsher Ly | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Carl Schlueter | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Linda Slocum | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Brett Wedlund | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Eugene Piccolo | Executive Director (July-December) Officer | 50 | $0 |
| Joey Cienian | Executive Director Officer | 50 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 161 ST ANTHONY AVE STE 1000, ST PAUL, MN 55103-2308
- In care of
- % EUGENE PICCOLO
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Joseph Cienian, 161 St Anthony Ave Suite 1000, St Paul, MN 55103
- Signed the 990
- Joseph Cienian, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 789-3090
- Website
- www.mncharterschools.org
- Return prepared by
- Abdo LLP
Mission
The MN Association of Charter Schools, as a membership organization, advocates for fair and just education policies for students in charter schools, supports charter school innovation, quality, and accountability, and facilitates cooperation in Minnesota's charter school community to promote equitable opportunities and excellence in education for students.
Program accomplishments
- Membership dues are available to charter schools which are used to help advocate for charter school policy issues, supports charter school innovation, quality and accountability, and facilitate cooperation in Minnesota's charter school community to assure excellence in education for our students. In the fiscal year, there were around 170 operating charter schools and 12 operating charter school authorizers. Of those, roughly 110 operating charter schools are Member Schools and 9 operating charter authorizers are Associate Members.Expenses $536,217 · revenue $507,303
- The organization provides a variety of training and professional development programs tailored to the needs of charter school leaders, educators, and board members. The programs typically focus on board training, leadership development, advocacy training, professional development for educators, and legal and compliance training. The organization had an estimated 1,800 participants across roughly 90 trainings and informational sessions (in person and online).revenue $56,765
- The organization organizes a variety of conferences and meeting events aimed at supporting and connecting charter school stakeholders. These events include participating in conferences, hosting public policy forums, Charter School Day at the Capitol, leadership forums, networking events, and special topic seminars. Multiple different seasonal awards such as Innovation, Leadership, Charter Advocacy, and more are provided throughout the year in recognition of accomplishments, achievements, or excellence in a particular field of endeavor. MACS hosted 2,700 participants across roughly 65 events, meetings, and sessions (in person and online).revenue $23,444
- The Organization administered a Corporate Sponsorship Program that engaged 30 corporate sponsors supporting the charter school community. The program connected businesses, consultants, vendors, and individual professionals with charter school leaders, providing sponsors with meaningful opportunities to demonstrate their commitment to charter education while promoting their services and expanding professional networks. Sponsorship support enhanced the Organization's ability to deliver programs, resources, and events that strengthen collaboration and capacity across the charter school sector.revenue $20,642
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
- 41-1961473
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B19)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $603,958
- Income (IRS master file)
- $614,710
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $614,710 | $670,272 | $603,958 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $580,538 | $526,854 | $637,141 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $526,294 | $489,257 | $549,452 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | 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 41-1961473).
Questions about MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS is 41-1961473.
- Is MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS 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 MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Joseph Cienian.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $134,645 (Joey Cienian, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA ASSOCIATION OF CHARTER SCHOOLS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $614,710, expenses of $670,272 and total assets of $603,958 at year end.
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