826 MSP

EIN: 271372442 501(c)(3) Education

Minneapolis, MN

Total Revenue
$636,121
Total Expenses
$394,667
Total Assets
$374,854
Net Assets
$321,627
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Jamal Adam
Phone
6122598562
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

826 MSP, founded in 2009, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $636K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $241K, a strong 38% operating margin.

Mission

826 MSP amplifies the voices, stories, and power of K-12 BIPOC students through writing, publishing, and leadership programs.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $113,780 Revenue: $0

After-School Writing Lab (ASWL)-- Serving over 40 students each year, the After-School Writing Lab is 826 MSP's core, year-round program offering free, drop-in creative writing support for K-12...

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After-School Writing Lab (ASWL)-- Serving over 40 students each year, the After-School Writing Lab is 826 MSP's core, year-round program offering free, drop-in creative writing support for K-12 students. Held in person and virtually Monday through Thursday, ASWL provides individualized tutoring, homework support, genre-based writing instruction, and mentorship from trained volunteers and teaching artists. Students explore poetry, fiction, memoir, and storytelling while building confidence, literacy skills, and academic resilience. Participants engage with the Young Authors Council through peer leadership, workshop advising, and youth-facilitated activities. The program regularly culminates in student-authored chapbooks, readings, and community showcases. Seasonal extensions, including the Summer Writing Program, deepen engagement through small cohorts and intensive workshops.

Program 2
Expenses: $74,855 Revenue: $0

Writers' Room at South High School-- The Writers' Room at South High School is a dedicated, school-based writing space embedded within the academic day. Through in-class tutoring, small-group...

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Writers' Room at South High School-- The Writers' Room at South High School is a dedicated, school-based writing space embedded within the academic day. Through in-class tutoring, small-group instruction, and one-on-one support, the program serves a large and diverse student population. In this school year, the Writers' Room served over 400 students. Teaching artists and volunteers collaborate with educators to reinforce writing skills across disciplines while nurturing student voice and academic success. Students contribute to schoolwide publications, readings, and youth-led events, with leadership pathways connected to participation in the Young Authors Council. Starting FY25 which began on July 1, 2024, the Writers' Room at South High School is on pause and will be restarted when the organization securing sustainable funding for this program.

Program 3
Expenses: $62,879 Revenue: $0

Young Authors' Book Project (YABP)-- The Young Authors' Book Project is a flagship publishing program that guides students through the full writing and bookmaking process. Partnering with schools and...

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Young Authors' Book Project (YABP)-- The Young Authors' Book Project is a flagship publishing program that guides students through the full writing and bookmaking process. Partnering with schools and community organizations, YABP offers sustained instruction, editorial feedback, and collaborative workshops that culminate in professionally designed and printed student anthologies. Members of the Young Authors Council serve as peer editors, workshop co-facilitators, and ambassadors for the program. Each cycle concludes with a community book launch that positions students as authors and cultural contributors. The program served over 27 students this year.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $638,573
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $76
Other Revenue $-2,528
TOTAL REVENUE $636,121

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $224,515
Fundraising Expenses $26,034
Program Expenses $299,422
Other Expenses $170,152
TOTAL EXPENSES $394,667

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $636,121 $464,562 +0.4%
Expenses $394,667 $526,666 -0.3%
Net Income $241,454 $-62,104 -4.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
7
Volunteers
70

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
4
$74,139
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jamal Adam Executive Director 40
Officer
$74,139 $0 $74,139
Farhiya Abdulkarim Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dara Beevas Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shelby Dale Deweese Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deeqo Hashi Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Crown Shepherd Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Shi Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Emily Valentine-Grimm Board Member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Alana Keiser Treasurer Elect 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Al Onkka Treasurer 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tina Pfau Gonzalez Board Chair 1
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
2025 $636,121 $394,667 $374,854 $241,454
2024 $464,562 $526,666 $140,647 $-62,104
2023 $450,319 $566,587 $148,761 $-116,268
2022 $539,964 $568,851 $273,862 $-28,887
2021 $529,305 $421,725 $345,375 $107,580
2019 $394,573 $311,776 $193,115 $82,797
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