MINNESOTA NEWS MEDIA INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 271628407 501(c)(3) Education

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$71,376
Total Expenses
$79,758
Total Assets
$1,635,117
Net Assets
$1,565,428
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2009
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
LISA HILLS
Phone
6123328844
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MINNESOTA NEWS MEDIA INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2009, is a micro nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $71K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $80K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 12% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MINNESOTA NEWS MEDIA INSTITUTE (MNI) IS A PARTNERSHIP OF THE MORE THAN 250 WEEKLY AND DAILY NEWSPAPER AND DIGITAL NEWS MEMBERS OF THE MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER ASSOCIATION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE MINNESOTA NEWS MEDIA INSTITUTE'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE NEWS MEDIA PROFESSIONALS; TO PROMOTE FAIR AND TRUSTED JOURNALISM; AND TO WORK TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE AND OBLIGATION OF A FREE PRESS IN OUR SOCIETY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $23,370 Revenue: $4,400

CITIZEN JOURNALISM UNIVERSITY: CITIZEN JOURNALISM UNIVERSITY WAS LAUNCHED IN 2022 BY MNI, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BETHEL UNIVERSITY, IN RESPONSE TO AN OBVIOUS LABOR CRISIS AMONG MINNESOTA'S COMMUNITY...

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CITIZEN JOURNALISM UNIVERSITY: CITIZEN JOURNALISM UNIVERSITY WAS LAUNCHED IN 2022 BY MNI, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BETHEL UNIVERSITY, IN RESPONSE TO AN OBVIOUS LABOR CRISIS AMONG MINNESOTA'S COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS. CJU IS AN INTENSIVE, FIVE-WEEK ONLINE TRAINING PROGRAM THAT TAKES COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM INTERESTED BYSTANDERS TO FLEDGLING REPORTERS WHO ARE EQUIPPED TO REPORT ON COMMUNITY TOPICS FOR THEIR SPONSORING NEWSPAPER. THE CJU COURSE IS TAUGHT ONLINE BY SEASONED MINNESOTA NEWSPAPER PROFESSIONALS AND BETHEL UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM FACULTY. STUDENTS ARE SUPPORTED THROUGHOUT BY VOLUNTEER MENTORS. FOURTEEN PEOPLE FROM THREE STATES SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED THE COURSE IN 2024 AND EARNED CITIZEN JOURNALIST CERTIFICATION. (CONTINUTED ON SCHEDULE O)MNI SUBSIDIZES THE PROGRAM AND TUITION FOR MINNESOTA STUDENTS SPONSORED BY MNA MEMBERS. OTHER SPONSOR NEWS ORGANIZATIONS PAY FULL TUITION. THERE IS NO COST TO STUDENTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $9,425 Revenue: $2,000

MNI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: THE MNI-SPONSORED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE AGED SUMMER INTERNS AT MNA MEMBER NEWSPAPERS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP THE STUDENT GAIN...

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MNI INTERNSHIP PROGRAM: THE MNI-SPONSORED INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES WAGE SUBSIDIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE AGED SUMMER INTERNS AT MNA MEMBER NEWSPAPERS. THE GOAL IS TO HELP THE STUDENT GAIN SKILLS TO SUCCEED IN THE WORKFORCE AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO PURSUE CAREERS AS NEWS MEDIA PROFESSIONALS. IN 2022, THE PROGRAM PROVIDED A 75% INTERN WAGE SUBSIDY, UP TO $1,000, FOR 12 INTERNSHIPS (AN INCREASE FROM 10 IN PREVIOUS YEARS). DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, THE 12 MNA MEMBER NEWSPAPERS TO HOST MNI INTERNS WERE CHOSEN BY LOTTERY.

Program 3
Expenses: $6,196

ON-DEMAND AND IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR NEWS MEDIA PROFESSIONALS: ANNUALLY, MNI PRESENTS MORE THAN 30 TRAINING PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND WEBINARS, REACHING OUR MEMBERS FROM WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA OUTLETS...

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ON-DEMAND AND IN-PERSON TRAINING FOR NEWS MEDIA PROFESSIONALS: ANNUALLY, MNI PRESENTS MORE THAN 30 TRAINING PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND WEBINARS, REACHING OUR MEMBERS FROM WIDE VARIETY OF MEDIA OUTLETS. THESE PROGRAMS COVER A RANGE OF TOPICS ESSENTIAL TO HELPING PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD IMPROVE THEIR JOB PERFORMANCE AND SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES. MNI SUPPORT CREATES NO-COST TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUNDREDS OF SALES, EDITORIAL AND NEWS BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS THROUGH ONLINE MEDIA CAMPUS, DIGIVERSITY TV, MNI STUDENT SESSIONS AND IN-PERSON AND ONLINE MNI PROFESSIONAL SESSIONS.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $17,283
Program Service Revenue $9,340
Investment Income $44,753
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $71,376

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $7,794
Program Expenses $42,602
Other Expenses $79,758
TOTAL EXPENSES $79,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $71,376 $178,407 -0.6%
Expenses $79,758 $134,252 -0.4%
Net Income $-8,382 $44,155 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
11

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
8
$165,331
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHAD KOENEN IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTIN LESSMAN 1ST VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRYSTAL MILLER PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TARA BRANDL 2ND VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KELLY BOLDAN 3RD VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG HANNEMAN RETIRED EDITOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELISA COHEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE JAMESON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL GAIER CHAIR, DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM DOUGLASS TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED ALMEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA HILLS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer
$0 $12,816 $165,331
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 $71,376 $79,758 $1,635,117 $-8,382
2023 $178,407 $134,252 $1,539,374 $44,155
2022 $45,062 $115,058 $1,480,271 $-69,996
2021 $46,043 $60,939 $1,765,719 $-14,896
2020 $41,377 $95,657 $1,515,220 $-54,280
2019 $185,828 $97,235 $1,466,066 $88,593
2018 $79,482 $96,903 $1,178,192 $-17,421
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