Alliance for a Better Minnesota (EIN 260317208) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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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

2007

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Marissa Luna

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Alliance for a Better Minnesota, founded in 2007, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $707K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 73% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.2M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 74% operating deficit.

Mission

We specialize in using digital and social media, media relations, and original content like videos, graphics, and blogs to increase support for progressive ideals. Together, we can build a Minnesota that works for everyone.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $706,929

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $706,929

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $100,000

Salaries & Benefits $694,660

Fundraising Expenses $3,520

Program Expenses $465,998

Other Expenses $434,321

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,228,981

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$706,929	$2,634,228	-0.7%
Expenses	$1,228,981	$2,035,936	-0.4%
Net Income	$-522,052	$598,292	-1.9%

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

104

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

$148,389

Total Directors

Key Employees

$151,311

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Joe Davis	Key Employee	30.00	Key Emp	$146,904	$4,407	$151,311
Marissa Luna	Executive Director	30.00	Officer	$135,313	$13,076	$148,389
Denise Cardinal	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Liz Xiong	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
David Leonard	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Brian Elliot	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Bethany Winkels	President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Dave McGonagle	Treasurer	1.00	Officer	$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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$706,929	$1,228,981	$205,360	$-522,052
2022	$2,634,228	$2,035,936	$730,436	$598,292
2021	$521,095	$778,196	$130,001	$-257,101
2020	$1,946,060	$1,746,786	$387,457	$199,274
2019	$870,341	$744,673	$186,947	$125,668
2018	$616,866	$579,793	$61,823	$37,073

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