POLLEN MIDWEST

EIN: 463868459 501(c)(3)

Minneapolis, MN

Total Revenue
$129,414
Total Expenses
$147,403
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Lolyann Gochicoa
Phone
6517248341
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POLLEN MIDWEST, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit that reported $129K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 80% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $147K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

Mission

Pollen is a media arts organization that fosters empathy, encourages connection across differences, and inspires meaningful action by sharing stories of individuals who want to change our collective story for the better. Through our narrative experiences, Pollen grows a network of Pollenites who have an unwavering belief in equity, empathy, and our shared humanity. Our social enterprise, Pollen Studio, brings our narrative expertise to mission-driven organizations looking to tell their stories in new and engaging ways. Success will be found in the sum of all the connections and actions made by these organizations and by Pollenites, inspired by the platform, the space, and the hive that Pollen creates.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $37,206 Revenue: $32,727

Program Studio - A creative agency for mission-driven organizations, the purpose of which is to create a more just and vibrant future through social impact storytelling and engagement strategies.

Program 2
Expenses: $17,380 Revenue: $0

Program Stories - Share stories of people and events local to our community to inspire and connect those in its community for positive social impact.

Program 3
Expenses: $13,850 Revenue: $2,029

Program Engagement - Events and convenings that connect people in the community for positive social impact.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $89,268
Program Service Revenue $40,015
Investment Income $131
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $129,414

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $80,093
Fundraising Expenses $18,237
Program Expenses $68,471
Other Expenses $67,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $147,403

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $129,414 $641,979 -0.8%
Expenses $147,403 $964,673 -0.8%
Net Income $-17,989 $-322,694 -0.9%
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
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
2

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
0
$0
Total Directors
2
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Lisa Middag Treasurer 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lolyann Connor Secretary 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
2024 $129,414 $147,403 No data $-17,989
2023 $641,979 $964,673 $88,568 $-322,694
2022 $969,895 $1,066,372 $523,861 $-96,477
2021 $747,638 $882,085 $366,672 $-134,447
2020 $1,140,177 $899,487 $536,557 $240,690
2019 $597,651 $735,229 $162,881 $-137,578
2018 $711,307 $750,669 $314,639 $-39,362
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