Minnesota Association of Charter Schools

EIN: 411961473 501(c)(3) Education

St Paul, MN

Total Revenue
$614,710
Total Expenses
$670,272
Total Assets
$603,958
Net Assets
$547,574
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Joseph Cienian
Phone
6517893090
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Minnesota Association of Charter Schools, founded in 1996, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $615K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

The MN Association of Charter Schools, as a membership organization, advocates for fair and just education policies for students in charter schools, supports charter school innovation, quality, and accountability, and facilitates cooperation in Minnesota's charter school community to promote equitable opportunities and excellence in education for students.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $536,217 Revenue: $507,303

Membership dues are available to charter schools which are used to help advocate for charter school policy issues, supports charter school innovation, quality and accountability, and facilitate...

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Membership dues are available to charter schools which are used to help advocate for charter school policy issues, supports charter school innovation, quality and accountability, and facilitate cooperation in Minnesota's charter school community to assure excellence in education for our students. In the fiscal year, there were around 170 operating charter schools and 12 operating charter school authorizers. Of those, roughly 110 operating charter schools are Member Schools and 9 operating charter authorizers are Associate Members.

Program 2
Revenue: $56,765

The organization provides a variety of training and professional development programs tailored to the needs of charter school leaders, educators, and board members. The programs typically focus on...

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The organization provides a variety of training and professional development programs tailored to the needs of charter school leaders, educators, and board members. The programs typically focus on board training, leadership development, advocacy training, professional development for educators, and legal and compliance training. The organization had an estimated 1,800 participants across roughly 90 trainings and informational sessions (in person and online).

Program 3
Revenue: $23,444

The organization organizes a variety of conferences and meeting events aimed at supporting and connecting charter school stakeholders. These events include participating in conferences, hosting...

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The organization organizes a variety of conferences and meeting events aimed at supporting and connecting charter school stakeholders. These events include participating in conferences, hosting public policy forums, Charter School Day at the Capitol, leadership forums, networking events, and special topic seminars. Multiple different seasonal awards such as Innovation, Leadership, Charter Advocacy, and more are provided throughout the year in recognition of accomplishments, achievements, or excellence in a particular field of endeavor. MACS hosted 2,700 participants across roughly 65 events, meetings, and sessions (in person and online).

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,000
Program Service Revenue $608,154
Investment Income $5,556
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $614,710

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $436,697
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $536,217
Other Expenses $233,575
TOTAL EXPENSES $670,272

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $614,710 $580,538 +0.1%
Expenses $670,272 $526,854 +0.3%
Net Income $-55,562 $53,684 -2.0%
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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
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
5
Volunteers
13

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
$143,964
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Shelly Pierson Evans Board Chair 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Shannon Peterson Board Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Rasmussen Board Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Betsy Lueth Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Suleiman Adan Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Bjornrud Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie Groh de Avina Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Mongsher Ly Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brett Wedlund Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Topoluk Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Brandon Wait Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Linda Slocum Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carl Schlueter Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joey Cienian Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$134,645 $9,319 $143,964
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 $614,710 $670,272 $603,958 $-55,562
2024 $580,538 $526,854 $637,141 $53,684
2023 $526,294 $489,257 $549,452 $37,037
2022 $503,432 $418,226 $521,404 $85,206
2021 $523,480 $398,861 $468,466 $124,619
2020 $491,883 $436,195 $393,760 $55,688
2019 $448,610 $415,694 $321,614 $32,916
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