Nonprofit · EIN 81-5377601
CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $182,008 | $168,917 | $13,091 | $90,769 | $0 | $90,769 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $79,497 | $90,939 | -$11,442 | $77,678 | $0 | $77,678 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $181,526
- Investment income
- $482
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $46,700
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $47,945
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $87,007
- Printing, publications and postage
- $1,001
- Other expenses
- $32,964
- Program services (functional)
- $66,075
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $77,678
- Total assets, end of year
- $90,769
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $90,769
- Cash, savings and investments
- $90,769
- Gross receipts
- $182,008
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HARTNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $46,700 | $1,245 |
| CONNIE LEWIS | CO-CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD OTIS | CO-CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNI SKRENTNER | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD BARDAL | TREASURER | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| JC KISER | FORMER TREASURER | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| DANE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HAGE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE BECK | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN JANASZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARY HARTNETT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $43,772 | $1,234 |
| CONNIE LEWIS | CO-CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD OTIS | CO-CHAIR | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| LONNI SKRENTNER | VICE CHAIR | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JC KISER | TREASURER | 7 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD BARDAL | SECRETARY | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| DANE SMITH | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID HAGE | DIRECTOR | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MILLER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE BECK | DIRECTOR | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHLEEN JANASZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN PETERSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 10972, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55419-0000
- In care of
- % GEORGE BECK
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 2831 Huntington Ave, Minneapolis MN 55416
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- George Beck, 3118 West Lake St, Minneapolis MN 55416
- Signed the 990-EZ
- CONNIE LEWIS, CO-CHAIR
- Phone
- (651) 633-9238
- Website
- www.cleanelectionsMN.org
- Return prepared by
- BOULAY PLLP
Mission
CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA IS A NONPARTISAN, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS AN INCLUSIVE AND HEALTHY DEMOCRACY FOR OUR STATE. WE EDUCATE AND ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED VOTER ACCESS, TRANSPARENCY, AND REFORMS THAT LIMIT THE POWER OF WEALTHY DONORS AND SPECIAL INTERESTS IN OUR POLITICAL PROCESS.
Program accomplishments
- OUTREACH AND COMMUNICATIONS: CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA (CEM) WROTE WEEKLY NEWS UPDATES THAT PROVIDED INFORMATION ON THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN DEMOCRACY NEWS IN MINNESOTA AND NATIONALLY, ACTIONS SUPPORTERS CAN TAKE AND LINKS ARTICLES FOR THOSE INTERESTED. BIMONTHLY BOARD MEMBERS WRITE AND DISTRIBUTE A NEWSLETTER ON DEMOCRACY RELATED AND ELECTION INTEGRITY ISSUES. WE HAVE A PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND A WEBSITE. VOLUNTEERS AND BOARD MEMBERS WROTE ARTICLES OR LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ON CAMPAIGN FINANCE ISSUES AND ISSUES RELATED TO PROTECTING DEMOCRACY THAT WERE PUBLISHED IN THE MINNESOTA REFORMER AND THE STAR TRIBUNE AND MINNPOST. WE GAVE IN PERSON PRESENTATIONS TO THIRD ACT, REV UP MN, HUMPHREY FELLOWS PROGRAMS AND THE PEACEMAKERS OF MINNESOTA AS WELL AS APPEARED ON THE PUBLIC ACCESS PROGRAM SPEAK MINNEAPOLIS.Expenses $46,897
- EDUCATION FORUMS: IN 2024, CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA HOSTED TWO VIRTUAL EDUCATIONAL FORUMS THAT WERE VERY WELL ATTENDED BY MINNESOTANS, EACH RECEIVED HUNDREDS OF REGISTRANTS.FIRST WAS A FORUM ABOUT THE NEW YORK STATE PUBLIC FINANCING PROGRAM PRESENTED BY MARINA PINA AND CELINA AVALOS JARAMILLO OF THE NATIONAL BRENNEN CENTER FOR JUSTICE. THE CONVERSATION WAS CO-HOSTED BY THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF MN, COMMON CAUSE MN, WE CHOOSE US, AND FAIR VOTE MN. THIS CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTED A GROUNDBREAKING CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM PROGRAM FROM THE STATE OF NEW YORK--A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM OF SMALL DONOR PUBLIC FINANCING FOR STATE ELECTIONS ALLOWING SMALL DONORS A LARGER ROLE IN ELECTIONS. THE SECOND CEM EDUCATION PROGRAM WAS A CONVERSATION WITH BARBARA MCQUADE, AUTHOR OF THE ACCLAIMED BOOK, ATTACK FROM WITHIN, HOW DISINFORMATION IS SABOTAGING AMERICA. OUR ALLIES, LWV, COMMON CAUSE, FAIR VOTE, AND WE CHOOSE US CO-HOSTED THE CONVERSATION. MCQUADE DISCUSSED HOW DISINFORMATION WORKS, HOW IT UNDERMINES DEMOCRACY AND HOW TO COUNTER IT. SHE CALLED FOR A COMMITMENT TO TRUTH---A NECESSARY, CENTRAL TENET TO DEMOCRACY. BUILDING TRUST IN ELECTIONS EDUCATIONAL EFFORT: CEM LED A MAJOR STATEWIDE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO BUILD PUBLIC TRUST IN MINNESOTA ELECTIONS- THE SAFE AND SECURE ELECTIONS AD CAMPAIGN. WE BUILT A BIPARTISAN, NONPARTISAN COALITION WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE, LWV MN, FAIRVOTE MN, COMMON CAUSE MN, AND WE CHOOSE US. WE CONDUCTED FOCUS GROUPS WITH A NATIONAL FIRM, CITIZEN DATA, TO IDENTIFY VOTERS WHO WAVERED IN THEIR TRUST OF ELECTIONS AND TARGETED 500,000 MINNESOTANS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THE CLEAN, FAIR, ACCURATE, AND SECURE ELECTION SYSTEM THAT MINNESOTA HAS BUILT. THE DIGITAL CAMPAIGN HAD 2.7 MILLION AD IMPRESSIONS, OVER 230,000 INDIVIDUAL USERS, AND 13,000 UNIQUE VISITORS TO OUR SAFE AND SECURE ELECTIONS LANDING PAGE WITH FACTS ABOUT VOTING IN MINNESOTA. THE CAMPAIGN FEATURED ELECTION JUDGES AND BIPARTISAN ELECTION OFFICIALS IN COMPELLING SHORT VIDEOS. IT OUTPERFORMED NATIONAL ENGAGEMENT BENCHMARKS. WE ADDRESSED OVER 200 QUESTIONS VOTERS HAD ABOUT HOW THE SYSTEM WORKS. WE PRODUCED VIDEOS AND A VOTER TOOLKIT SHARED BY 100+ COALITION PARTNERS.Expenses $9,589
- LEGISLATION AND POLICY: WE PROVIDED INFORMATION TO MINNESOTANS AND TO LEADERS IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING BILLS: -THE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTION REFUND MODERNIZATION BILL -A DEEPFAKE BILL THAT ADDS PENALTIES TO A PERSON WHO DISSEMINATES A DEEPFAKE CAMPAIGN AD TO SPREAD ELECTION DISINFORMATION OR ENTERS INTO A CONTRACT OR OTHER AGREEMENT TO DISSEMINATE THEM. -THE MINNESOTA VOTING RIGHTS ACT THAT PROHIBITS VOTER SUPPRESSION AND VOTER DILUTION. -THE RANKED CHOICE VOTING LOCAL OPTIONS BILL -MOVE TO AMEND RESOLUTION TO END CITIZENS UNITED: -TWO REDISTRICTING BILLS: THE BETTER GOVERNMENT BILL THAT INCLUDED A CITIZEN LED REDISTRICTING COMMISSION AND A STANDALONE CITIZEN-LED REDISTRICTING COMMISSION BILL. -WE CONTINUED OUR DEFENSE OF THE BAN ON FOREIGN SPENDING ON ELECTIONS BY FOREIGN CORPORATIONS.Expenses $9,589
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 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-5377601
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R40)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $90,769
- Income (IRS master file)
- $182,008
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $182,008 | $168,917 | $90,769 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $79,497 | $90,939 | $77,678 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: George Beck | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-5377601).
Questions about CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA is 81-5377601.
- Is CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CLEAN ELECTIONS 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 CLEAN ELECTIONS 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 CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA?
- The 990-N for 2017 names George Beck.
- Who are the officers and directors of CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $46,700 (MARY HARTNETT, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CLEAN ELECTIONS MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $182,008, expenses of $168,917 and total assets of $90,769 at year end.
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