CATALYST COMMUNITY PARTNERS

EIN: 261870077 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$284,765
Total Expenses
$437,467
Total Assets
$1,734,385
Net Assets
$267,967
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
STUART ACKERBERG
Phone
6128774000
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CATALYST COMMUNITY PARTNERS, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $285K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 58% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $437K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 54% operating deficit.

Mission

CATALYST COMMUNITY PARTNERS (CATALYST) REVITALIZES DISTRESSED COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS BY DEVELOPING VACANT PROPERTIES AND CULTIVATING SUSTAINABLE BUSINESSES THAT ENHANCE LIVABILITY AND PROVIDE NEIGHBORHOOD JOBS. CATALYST BEGAN ITS NORTH MINNEAPOLIS REVITALIZATION WORK IN 2004 AND INCORPORATED AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN JANUARY 2008. CATALYST FOCUSES ON COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REVITALIZATION, BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $326,780

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REVITALIZATION SINCE 2004, CATALYST HAS COMPLETED 12 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN THE WEST BROADWAY AREA OF NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MORE THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION. CATALYST BRINGS...

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY REVITALIZATION SINCE 2004, CATALYST HAS COMPLETED 12 COMMERCIAL PROJECTS IN THE WEST BROADWAY AREA OF NORTH MINNEAPOLIS, MORE THAN ANY OTHER ORGANIZATION. CATALYST BRINGS BLIGHTED, OFTEN HISTORIC PROPERTIES BACK INTO SERVICE AND CREATES JOBS FOR LOCAL AND MINORITY CONSTRUCTION WORKERS. IN THE YEARS 2008-2021, CATALYST PROJECTS HAVE ACHIEVED 45 TO 54 PERCENT MINORITY PARTICIPATION, TRIPLE THE STANDARD RATE FOR COMMERCIAL PROJECTS. CATALYST SETS HIGH STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, INCORPORATING PUBLIC ART, SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED FACADES AND QUALITY MATERIALS INTO EVERY PROJECT. ITS PROJECTS HAVE RECEIVED EIGHT AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE INCLUDING "2011 NAIOP AWARD OF EXCELLENCE FOR MIXED-USE", PRESENTED IN 2012. CATALYST OWNED AND MANAGED THREE COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES, REPRESENTING NEARLY 42,000 SQUARE FEET AND 9 TENANTS IN THE WEST BROADWAY AREA. DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2021, CATALYST SOLD THE UNITY AND 1200 WEST BROADWAY BUILDINGS. CATALYST ALSO ASSISTS EXISTING PROPERTY OWNERS AND THIRD PARTY DEVELOPERS IN COMPLETING THEIR PROJECTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY COMMUNITY STANDARDS.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,746

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CATALYST'S REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS BROUGHT AN ESTIMATED IN EXCESS OF 250 JOBS AND MORE THAN 40 EMPLOYERS TO NORTH MINNEAPOLIS IN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS. CATALYST'S KINDRED KITCHEN...

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CATALYST'S REDEVELOPMENT EFFORTS BROUGHT AN ESTIMATED IN EXCESS OF 250 JOBS AND MORE THAN 40 EMPLOYERS TO NORTH MINNEAPOLIS IN THE PAST EIGHT YEARS. CATALYST'S KINDRED KITCHEN FOOD INCUBATOR PROGRAM SUPPORTS LOCAL FOOD ENTREPRENEURS IN LAUNCHING AND GROWING THEIR SMALL BUSINESSES. CATALYST ACTIVELY RECRUITS SUCCESSFUL RETAIL AND SERVICES BUSINESSES TO THE WEST BROADWAY CORRIDOR, EXPANDING LOW-SKILLED JOBS IDEALLY SUITED FOR NORTH MINNEAPOLIS' UNDER-EMPLOYED RESIDENTS WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE LOCAL BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS, CATALYST ALSO ASSISTS EXISTING OWNERS IN IMPROVING THEIR BUSINESSES THROUGH PROPERTY RENOVATION EXPERTISE AND CATALYST'S LOAN FUND.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,636

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CATALYST PROMOTES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY FACILITATING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND COLLABORATING WITH MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND PARTNERS...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT CATALYST PROMOTES A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BY FACILITATING A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE AND COLLABORATING WITH MULTIPLE AGENCIES AND PARTNERS. CATALYST SUPPORTS AREA- WIDE PRIORITIES INCLUDING POST-TORNADO RECOVERY AND TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT THROUGH ITS "BETTER TOGETHER" PROGRAM, OVER 5,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS HAVE CONTRIBUTED TOWARD COMMUNITY BEAUTIFICATION AND ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $191,015
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $93,750
TOTAL REVENUE $284,765

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $331,162
Other Expenses $437,467
TOTAL EXPENSES $437,467

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $284,765 $180,698 +0.6%
Expenses $437,467 $486,083 -0.1%
Net Income $-152,702 $-305,385 -0.5%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
10

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
3
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
STUART ACKERBERG BOARD CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WADE ANDERSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JACKIE KNIGHT SECRETARY 2.00
Officer 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
2024 $284,765 $437,467 $1,734,385 $-152,702
2023 $180,698 $486,083 $1,963,601 $-305,385
2022 $425,119 $646,011 $2,616,145 $-220,892
2021 $1,111,637 $1,448,322 $3,055,098 $-336,685
2020 $949,521 $784,024 $5,319,892 $165,497
2019 $938,870 $809,985 $5,252,182 $128,885
2018 $986,178 $787,266 $5,321,733 $198,912
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