THE URBAN VILLAGE INC

EIN: 833672434 501(c)(3) Human Services

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$414,126
Total Expenses
$272,985
Total Assets
$270,016
Net Assets
$259,502
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2019
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
JESSE PHENOW
Phone
6129873203
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE URBAN VILLAGE INC, founded in 2019, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $414K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 90% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $141K, a strong 34% operating margin.

Mission

THE URBAN VILLAGE IS A KAREN AND KARENNI COMMUNITY SPACE DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, AND KINSHIP BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE ITS WALLS. SINCE EARLY 2019, THE URBAN VILLAGE HAS ACTED AS AN INCUBATOR FOR COMMUNITY LED PROJECTS THAT ARE COMMITTED TO BUILDING, SUPPORTING AND CULTIVATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR KAREN AND KARENNI REFUGEES IN MINNESOTA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $60,549

LAUNCH PROGRAMS: OUR VILLAGE LAUNCH PROGRAMS INCUBATE DREAMS AND FUTURE LEADERS. WE DON'T STOP AT A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE INTENTIONALLY CARVE OUT AND ENGAGE OPPORTUNITIES THAT TACTICALLY ALLOW...

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LAUNCH PROGRAMS: OUR VILLAGE LAUNCH PROGRAMS INCUBATE DREAMS AND FUTURE LEADERS. WE DON'T STOP AT A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE INTENTIONALLY CARVE OUT AND ENGAGE OPPORTUNITIES THAT TACTICALLY ALLOW OUR YOUTH TO GROW AND THRIVE BEYOND OUR VILLAGE. KLUB IS OUR STAPLE PROGRAM AT THE URBAN VILLAGE. KLUB INCORPORATES ACADEMIC SUPPORT, HIGH ENERGY GAMES, AND A PEER SUPPORT MODEL THAT CREATES A DEEP SENSE OF BELONGING FOR STUDENTS. THE URBAN VILLAGE IS PROUD TO OFFER FISCAL SPONSORSHIPS TO EMERGING ORGANIZATIONS. WITHIN THE KNYAW AND KARENNI COMMUNITIES. WE PROVIDE SEED, MONEY, OVERSIGHT, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, AND GROWTH TRAINING TO GROUPS WHOSE MISSIONS ALIGN WITH OUR OWN. WE DON'T JUST LAUNCH YOUTH. WE EMPOWER OTHERS TO DO THE SAME. THE "FIGHT FOR SOMETHING" SCHOLARSHIP EXISTS TO REMOVE FINANCIAL BARRIERS TO HIGHER EDUCATION FACED BY MANY OF OUR KNYAW AND KARENNI YOUTH LIVING HERE IN MINNESOTA, THROUGH 4-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS.

Program 2
Expenses: $118,932

CONNECT PROGRAMS: OUR CONNECT PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH OUR BELIEF THAT CONNECTING STARTS INWARD AND THEN BRAVELY GROWS OUTWARD INTO RELATIONSHIPS THAT REACH ACROSS DIVIDES. THIS INCLUDES OUR K'NYAW AND...

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CONNECT PROGRAMS: OUR CONNECT PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH OUR BELIEF THAT CONNECTING STARTS INWARD AND THEN BRAVELY GROWS OUTWARD INTO RELATIONSHIPS THAT REACH ACROSS DIVIDES. THIS INCLUDES OUR K'NYAW AND KARENNI SUMMER CAMPS AND OUR ARCHIVE. OUR YOUTH DESERVE TO BE ROOTED IN WHO THEY ARE AND HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THEIR CULTURAL HERITAGE, HISTORY, AND HOMELAND IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND THEIR IDENTITY AS THEY GO OUT INTO THE WORLD AS CONNECTORS AND PEACEMAKERS. THE URBAN VILLAGE CAMP IS A SUMMER IMMERSION EXPERIENCE CENTERED ON CREATING A SAFE SPACE FOR KNYAW YOUTH TO EXPLORE AND ENGAGE THE INTERSECTION OF THEIR IDENTITIES AS BOTH KNYAW/KARENNI AND AMERICAN YOUTH. LASTLY, OUR K'NYAW DIGITAL ARCHIVE WHERE KAREN YOUTH SET UP RECORDED INTERVIEWS WITH ELDERS TO PRESERVE THEIR STORIES, EXPERIENCES, AND WISDOM FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. THIS CONTENT IS EXPANDING, AND WILL LIVE ON THE URBAN VILLAGE WEBSITE FOR FREE ACCESS TO ALL.

Program 3
Expenses: $20,060

HEAL PROGRAMS: GIVEN THE REALITIES OF VIOLENCE AND DISPLACEMENT OUR COMMUNITY HAS FACED, WE BELIEVE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE WITH AND HEAL FROM PAST AND PRESENT TRAUMAS/HURTS/...

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HEAL PROGRAMS: GIVEN THE REALITIES OF VIOLENCE AND DISPLACEMENT OUR COMMUNITY HAS FACED, WE BELIEVE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH TO ENGAGE WITH AND HEAL FROM PAST AND PRESENT TRAUMAS/HURTS/ INJUSTICES ARE NECESSARY FOR A MORE ROBUST AND SUSTAINABLE LAUNCH. THIS IS WHY WE OFFER HEAL PROGRAMS KNOWN AS ASIAN YOUTH OUTREACH (AYO) AND URBAN VILLAGE OUTDOORS. IN AN EFFORT TO PROVIDE A HOPEFUL ALTERNATIVE FOR STRUGGLING YOUTH, THE URBAN VILLAGE HAS PARTNERED WITH MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY TO CREATE AND GROW THE ASIAN YOUTH OUTREACH (AYO) INITIATIVE. THIS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES AND ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF GANG VIOLENCE, TRUANCY, AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY BY PROVIDING CONSISTENT ONE TO ONE CULTURALLY RELEVANT MENTORSHIP AND GROUP FACILITATION FOR OUR YOUTH. OUR SECOND HEAL PROGRAM IS THE URBAN VILLAGE OUTDOORS WHICH TAKES PLACE IN THE BOUNDARY WATERS AND AT VARIOUS STATE PARKS WHERE ROCK CLIMBING IS ACCESSIBLE. WE SEE GETTING OUTDOORS AS OF PARAMOUNT IMPORTANCE FOR YOUTH, FOSTERING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND EMOTIONALWELL-BEING. LN AN ERA DOMINATED BY DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY AND URBANIZATION, ENGAGING WITH OUR INDIGENOUS ROOTS IN NATURE PROVIDES A VITAL ANTIDOTE TO OUR SCREEN-CENTRIC CULTURE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $339,142
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $74,984
TOTAL REVENUE $414,126

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $16,438
Salaries & Benefits $128,087
Fundraising Expenses $27,024
Program Expenses $199,541
Other Expenses $128,460
TOTAL EXPENSES $272,985

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $414,126 $218,463 +0.9%
Expenses $272,985 $224,130 +0.2%
Net Income $141,141 $-5,667 -25.9%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
4
Volunteers
20

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
$65,223
Total Directors
11
$65,223
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LUKE BUTTENHOFF CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLY MILLER GENERAL BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TESSA BUTTENHOFF BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FRIEDLUND TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KAZIAH JOSIAH BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HSA JUNE DYAN BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUNSHINE POE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIA MARKSUE BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EH TAH KHU BOARD MEMBER 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JESSE PHENOW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$60,000 $0 $60,000
KU HSER DIRECTOR OF EVENTS 40.00
Officer Director
$5,223 $0 $5,223
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $414,126 $272,985 $270,016 $141,141
2022 $218,463 $224,130 $148,475 $-5,667
2021 $228,308 $169,467 $124,100 $58,841
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