MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE

EIN: 411888449 501(c)(3)

APPLE VALLEY, MN

Total Revenue
$3,800
Total Expenses
$6,040
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JERRY NAGEL
Phone
2182801105
Tax Period
2021-01-01 to 2021-12-31

MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE, founded in 1997, is a micro nonprofit that reported $4K in total revenue in fiscal year 2021. Revenue fell 88% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $6K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 59% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE PRACTICES HOSTING AND HARVESTING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER INTO OUR EVERYDAY WORK AND LIVES. OUR MISSION IS SIMPLE, YET REFLECTS A DEEP COMMITMENT TO PURPOSE - MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. THE MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE BELIEVES STRONGLY THAT PARTICIPATORY LEADERSHIP AND DIALOGUE PROCESSES CREATE COMMUNITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS WHERE PEOPLE ARE TREATED WITH RESPECT AND WHERE THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL VOICES TO BE PRESENT AND TO BE HEARD. THESE PROCESSES BRING FORTH THE KNOWLEDGE, WISDOM AND LEADERSHIP CAPACITY THAT IS WITHIN EACH OF US, OUR ORGANIZATIONS AND OUR COMMUNITIES. OUR WORK IS OFTEN CENTERED ON MANY OF SOCIETY'S MOST DIFFICULT ISSUES, INCLUDING RACE, GENDER, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC POWER.AT THE MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE WE BELIEVE ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS AN ORGANIZATION, COMMUNITY OR BUSINESS WILL MAKE IS THE SELECTION OF WHO WILL SERVE AS THEIR CONVENER OR HOST FOR CONVENING, PLANNING

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,824 Revenue: $3,000

MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE PROVIDED TRAINING IN THE ART OF HOSTING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER TO INCREASE PARTICIPANT'S CAPABILITIES TO HOLD CONVERSATIONS ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEIR COMMUNITY OR...

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MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE PROVIDED TRAINING IN THE ART OF HOSTING CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER TO INCREASE PARTICIPANT'S CAPABILITIES TO HOLD CONVERSATIONS ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEIR COMMUNITY OR ORGANIZATION.MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE PROVIDED ONGOING SUPPORT, TRAINING AND COACHING TO THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE PARTICIPATED IN AN ART OF HOSTING TRAINING, PRIMARILY PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES.MEADOWLARK INSTITUTE HOSTED/FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS IN COMMUNITIES OR ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE. THESE ARE OFTEN NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH LIMITED RESOURCES AND THE ISSUES ARE OFTEN DIFFICULT OR ADVERSARIAL.

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

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Financial Overview (2021)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $800
Program Service Revenue $3,000
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $3,800

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $708
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $5,824
Other Expenses $5,332
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,040

Year-over-Year Comparison

2021 2020 Change
Revenue $3,800 $32,953 -0.9%
Expenses $6,040 $37,353 -0.8%
Net Income $-2,240 $-4,400 -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
7
Independent Members
6
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
6

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
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DON BOTTEMILLER ChairPERSON 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA VANDER WOUDE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTINE HAMILTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORIN BRASS VICE CHAIR/TREA 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROD HOLTH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RON VANTINE Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY NAGEL President 40.00
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
2021 $3,800 $6,040 No data $-2,240
2020 $32,953 $37,353 $10,549 $-4,400
2019 $128,106 $127,984 $25,617 $122
2018 $76,963 $78,291 $6,823 $-1,328
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