GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE

EIN: 416025383 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$1,704,720
Total Expenses
$1,736,699
Total Assets
$1,060,385
Net Assets
$841,708
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JEANA ANDERSON
Phone
6512227027
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

GERMANIC-AMERICAN INSTITUTE, founded in 1990, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE GAI IS TO CONNECT PEOPLE TO A BROADER WORLD THROUGH GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE EDUCATION. THE GAI FOSTERS CONNECTIONS AND CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN GERMANY AND THE UNITED STATES TO SOLVE SHARED GLOBAL ISSUES AS IDENTIFIED IN THE UNITED NATIONS 17 SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $640,704 Revenue: $516,101

KINDERSTUBE PRESCHOOL - A FULLY LICENSED LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 THAT ALSO TEACHES KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND WORLD CITIZENSHIP SKILLS. THERE ARE LOCATIONS IN...

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KINDERSTUBE PRESCHOOL - A FULLY LICENSED LANGUAGE AND CULTURAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 THAT ALSO TEACHES KINDERGARTEN READINESS AND WORLD CITIZENSHIP SKILLS. THERE ARE LOCATIONS IN BOTH ST. PAUL AND MINNEAPOLIS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES WHO DEMONSTRATE NEED FOR FINANCIAL SUPPORT WITH TUITION.

Program 2
Expenses: $384,467 Revenue: $371,738

ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GERMAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION - THE GAI OPERATES A GERMAN IMMERSION PRESCHOOL, SATURDAY SCHOOL, AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AGED PRESCHOOL THROUGH TEENS. GAI OFFERS LANGUAGE...

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ADULT AND CHILDREN'S GERMAN LANGUAGE EDUCATION - THE GAI OPERATES A GERMAN IMMERSION PRESCHOOL, SATURDAY SCHOOL, AND SUMMER CAMPS FOR CHILDREN AGED PRESCHOOL THROUGH TEENS. GAI OFFERS LANGUAGE INSTRUCTION FOR ADULTS OF ALL AGES; SCHOLARSHIPS AND TUITION ASSISTANCE ARE AVAILABLE FOR ALL LANGUAGE LEARNERS. GAI IS ALSO A GERMAN PROFICIENCY EXAM CENTER AND OFFERS TRANSLATION AND TUTORING SERVICES.

Program 3
Expenses: $345,660 Revenue: $323,701

CULTURAL PROGRAMMING & ADVOCACY - THE GAI OFFERS PUBLIC CULTURAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ARE FREE OR VERY AFFORDABLE. LARGER EVENTS INCLUDE THE DEUTSCHE TAGE CELEBRATION, ST. PAUL'S OLDEST...

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CULTURAL PROGRAMMING & ADVOCACY - THE GAI OFFERS PUBLIC CULTURAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT ARE FREE OR VERY AFFORDABLE. LARGER EVENTS INCLUDE THE DEUTSCHE TAGE CELEBRATION, ST. PAUL'S OLDEST ETHNIC FESTIVAL, AS WELL AS THE ST. PAUL OKTOBERFEST. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMMING INCLUDES EVENTS SUCH AS ART AND HISTORY EXHIBITS, BOOK READINGS, DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS, CURRENT EVENT DISCUSSIONS, AND HOLIDAY CONCERTS AND MEALS. THE GAI'S ADVOCACY WORK FOCUSES ON GOALS 4, 7, AND 16 OF THE UNITED NATIONS SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. GOAL 4 IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION, AND THE GAI IS WORKING WITH THE STATE OF MN TO DEVELOP EARN-AND-LEARN APPRENTICESHIPS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO THE COLLEGE-FOR-ALL MODEL. GOAL 7 IS FOR GERMANY AND THE US TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP BETTER GREEN ENERGY TECHNOLOGY. GOAL 16 IS TO FOSTER PEACE THROUGH COLLABORATING WITH OTHER ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS TO CELEBRATE OUR JOINT HUMANITY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $478,730
Program Service Revenue $1,211,540
Investment Income $2,165
Other Revenue $12,285
TOTAL REVENUE $1,704,720

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,669
Salaries & Benefits $1,163,834
Fundraising Expenses $255,459
Program Expenses $1,370,831
Other Expenses $552,196
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,736,699

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,704,720 $1,529,014 +0.1%
Expenses $1,736,699 $1,532,695 +0.1%
Net Income $-31,979 $-3,681 +7.7%
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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
50
Volunteers
281

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
5
$71,398
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AARON VERDELL CALL CHAIR 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASMIN QUIGGLE VICE CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GARY SHIPP SECRETARY 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHILIPP BURCHARTZ TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD BRAND BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MILES EAKINS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GROEBNER BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARRIE HESS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIKA HOFFMANN BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHIAS HINRICHS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA PASSON BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEANA ANDERSON EXECUTIVE DI 32.00
Officer
$70,056 $1,342 $71,398
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,704,720 $1,736,699 $1,060,385 $-31,979
2023 $1,529,014 $1,532,695 $1,010,733 $-3,681
2022 $1,467,088 $1,513,302 $1,003,743 $-46,214
2021 $1,427,770 $1,265,022 $1,066,220 $162,748
2020 $1,447,918 $1,261,809 $853,797 $186,109
2019 $1,305,073 $1,263,729 $730,286 $41,344
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