EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY

EIN: 463794535 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Saint Paul, MN

Total Revenue
$578,936
Total Expenses
$571,465
Total Assets
$557,396
Net Assets
$333,881
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Wilt Hodges
Phone
6512074926
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $579K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

The East Side Freedom Library's mission is to inspire solidarity, advocate for justice and work toward equity for all. The library houses non-circulating research collections that appeal to interested general learners as well as scholars, with innovative databases and finding aids that make using the collections fun and vital. Story is a major theme of the ESFL, and the telling and gathering of stories, through formal interviews, workshops, and small-scale public performances, will allow local residents and interested publics to learn more about the work and residential histories of the East Side.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $154,716 Revenue: $104,175

Arts and Culture: East Side Freedom Library (ESFL) leverages the arts to promote solidarity, justice, and equity, prioritizing artist activists to shift narratives and empower community storytelling...

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Arts and Culture: East Side Freedom Library (ESFL) leverages the arts to promote solidarity, justice, and equity, prioritizing artist activists to shift narratives and empower community storytelling. Through diverse programming in poetry, visual art, theater, dance, music, and storytelling, ESFL amplifies marginalized voices and preserves histories. Programs such as "Music Between the Stacks," literary events, cinema, theater, workshops, and art-making opportunities highlight the intersection of arts, humanities, and storytelling, fostering community expression and cultural knowledge.

Program 2
Expenses: $71,366 Revenue: $56,021

Labor and Equity: ESFL's Labor and Equity programs unite community members, organizations, and allies to address housing inequity, environmental injustice, and social harms in St. Paul. Key...

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Labor and Equity: ESFL's Labor and Equity programs unite community members, organizations, and allies to address housing inequity, environmental injustice, and social harms in St. Paul. Key initiatives include: Labor: The ESFL Labor Advisory Group fosters collaboration with the labor movement, supporting local labor issues, education, and engagement through panel discussions, the Annual Labor Solidarity Picnic, and Solidarity Awards. East Side Housing Justice: Advocates for housing equity via coalition work, public education, and advocacy. East Side Environmental Justice Group: Focuses on improving environmental health through advocacy on clean air, water, food, and green jobs. East Side Unified: A journal highlighting community developments, organizing efforts, and social justice work, connecting past and present.

Program 3
Expenses: $97,228 Revenue: $68,750

Housing Justice: The Housing Justice Program advances housing equity through: Community-Led Exhibits: Documenting housing activism history in St. Paul to inspire future advocacy. Educational...

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Housing Justice: The Housing Justice Program advances housing equity through: Community-Led Exhibits: Documenting housing activism history in St. Paul to inspire future advocacy. Educational Workshops: Exploring housing justice issues through racial equity and related struggles. Collaborative Spaces: Hosting the Housing Justice Coalition to support advocacy, grassroots organizing, and community education. Equitable Development: Promoting policies that prevent displacement and reduce disparities. Cooperatives and Community Ownership: Supporting neighborhood self-determination through the East Side Community Investment Cooperative.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $544,536
Program Service Revenue $32,898
Investment Income $1,502
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $578,936

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $282,604
Fundraising Expenses $71,670
Program Expenses $394,281
Other Expenses $262,961
TOTAL EXPENSES $571,465

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $578,936 $578,430 +0.0%
Expenses $571,465 $791,869 -0.3%
Net Income $7,471 $-213,439 -1.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
6
Volunteers
50

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
$69,492
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Saengmany Ratsabout Executive Director 40
Officer
$59,700 $9,792 $69,492
Andrea M Satter Board President 4
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anh-Thu Pham Board Treasurer 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Filkins Secretary 1
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Becca Seidel Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennings Mergenthal Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Janette Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Meixi Ng Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Najah A Musse Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sangay Taythi Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Degner Riveros Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Selena Moon Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wilt Hodges Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cassie Williams Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Rick Macpherson Board member 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Warren Hanson Board member 1
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 $578,936 $571,465 $557,396 $7,471
2024 $578,430 $791,869 $606,106 $-213,439
2023 $526,523 $814,038 $791,847 $-287,515
2022 $743,529 $553,417 $1,831,945 $190,112
2021 $554,869 $310,967 $1,682,191 $243,902
2020 $405,785 $251,510 $1,444,039 $154,275
2019 $316,776 $234,990 $1,300,790 $81,786
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