GROWTH & JUSTICE

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2002

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jane E Leonard

Phone

6519176037

Tax Period

2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

GROWTH & JUSTICE, founded in 2002, is a small nonprofit that reported $200K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $322K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 61% operating deficit.

Mission

To develop and advocate for public policy that makes Minnesota's economy more prosperous and fair for all Minnesotans.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $252,464 Revenue: $56,638

Since January 2021, as a follow-up to the MN Equity Blueprint, G & J has been developing the MN Equity Map with the University of MN-Morris, Center for Small Towns. The map is a platform to help...

Since January 2021, as a follow-up to the MN Equity Blueprint, G & J has been developing the MN Equity Map with the University of MN-Morris, Center for Small Towns. The map is a platform to help geographically pinpoint and narratively share the vital work done by community organizations and community members to foster regional, racial, and environmental equity. It encourages and aids idea-sharing and cooperation between communities and community members who want to help improve their communities. In a 2021 report, The Brookings Institute lauded the MN Equity Blueprint community engagement process as a national best practice for promoting collaboration and resilience, State resilience and recovery: Strategies to reduce inequality and promote prosperity by creating better places. G & J has also serves on and supports work on several state boards and committees to help advance rural, racial, and environmental equity in MN: the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Community Advisory Board, Minnesotans for the American Community Survey, Lead for Minnesota, the MN Climate Action Framework Clean Economy Work Group, the MN Rural Broadband Coalition, and ServeMinnesota -AmeriCorps, including the award-winning and nationally recognized Math & Reading Corps and emerging Climate Corps.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $167,484

Program Service Revenue $27,338

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $5,525

TOTAL REVENUE $200,347

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $207,305

Fundraising Expenses $20,897

Program Expenses $252,464

Other Expenses $115,018

TOTAL EXPENSES $322,323

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2021	2020	Change
Revenue	$200,347	$313,320	-0.4%
Expenses	$322,323	$364,528	-0.1%
Net Income	$-121,976	$-51,208	+1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✓ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✓ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

$107,000

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jane E Leonard	President	40	Key Emp	$107,000	$0	$107,000
Paul Anderson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bud Hayden	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Steve Peterson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Erik Peterson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Louis Porter III	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Craig Swaggert	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Pete Swenson	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Mario Hernandez	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Laura Ziegler	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Kevin Lindsey	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Fawn Bernhardt-Norvell	Treasurer	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Tane Danger	Vice Chair	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Fisher	Board Chair	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Sue Hakes	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Cornelius Gilbert	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nichole Salaam	Director	1	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2021	$200,347	$322,323	$105,540	$-121,976
2020	$313,320	$364,528	$197,431	$-51,208
2019	$457,871	$334,019	$205,080	$123,852
2018	$155,568	$391,715	$83,220	$-236,147