SMART NORTH

EIN: 863782715 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Total Revenue
$807,852
Total Expenses
$817,723
Total Assets
$235,648
Net Assets
$185,903
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
SABINA SAKSENA
Phone
6094337455
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SMART NORTH, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $808K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 102% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

SMART NORTH WAS BORN OUT OF COMMUNITY VISION TO ADVANCE DIGITAL EQUITY AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED AND RURAL COMMUNITIES IN MINNESOTA. WE PROVIDE FREE ACCESS AND TRAINING IN LEADING 21ST CENTURY TECH SKILLS TO CREATE A LEVEL PLAYING FIELD FOR ALL AT OUR TECH HUBS. WE ALSO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND MANAGING PILOT FOR 21ST CENTURY SMART INFRASTRUCTURE FOR NEEDY COMMUNITIES, SUCH AS SMART STREET LIGHTS, AND HOST AN ANNUAL THOUGHT LEADERSHIP EVENT CALLED FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITIES TO SHOWCASE LATEST PROJECTS THAT ARE IN LINE WITH OUR WORK TO CREATE A DIGITALLY FORWARD WORKFORCE AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOR MN.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $642,292 Revenue: $11,302

SMART NORTH'S BIG ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 WERE THREEFOLD:1. OPENING A NEW TECH HUB IN GRAND RAPIDS, MN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY ED OF ITASCA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH IS PROVIDING THE...

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SMART NORTH'S BIG ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN 2024 WERE THREEFOLD:1. OPENING A NEW TECH HUB IN GRAND RAPIDS, MN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY ED OF ITASCA COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WHICH IS PROVIDING THE CRITICALLY NEEDED 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY SKILLS TRAINING AND CAREER PATHWAYS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS IN THE AREA.WE HAD TO BUILD A TEAM TO OPERATE THE TECH HUB LOCALLY AS WELL AS EXTEND OUR PROGRAMMING TO THIS NEW TECH HUB. 2. WITH HELP OF A DEED'S TWO YEAR TARGETED POPULATION/ TRANSFORMATIONAL CAREERS GRANT WE WERE ABLE TO LAUNCH OUR INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION TRAINING IN LEADING TECH AREAS FOR 18+ WOMEN ACROSS ALL OUR THREE LOCATIONS. THIS OPENED AND ADVANCED OUR MISSION TO INCLUDE ADULTS IN THE AREAS WE SERVE. 3. WE ALSO LAUNCHED OUR INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CERTIFICATION TRAINING IN LEADING TECH AREAS FOR 16-24 OLD YOUTH CALLED NEXT GEN, ACROSS OUR THREE LOCATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $796,550
Program Service Revenue $11,100
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $202
TOTAL REVENUE $807,852

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $154,530
Fundraising Expenses $14,000
Program Expenses $642,292
Other Expenses $649,193
TOTAL EXPENSES $817,723

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $807,852 $399,856 +1.0%
Expenses $817,723 $512,606 +0.6%
Net Income $-9,871 $-112,750 -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
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
6
Volunteers
N/A

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
$34,375
Total Directors
8
$71,875
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SABINA SAKSENA CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$34,375 $0 $34,375
TAYO DANIEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$37,500 $0 $37,500
TOM FISHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KIMBERLEY BURKE DIRECTOR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIME WASCALUS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAJNI SHAH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA REED DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WESSELS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARTHA ENGEL SECRETARY 2.00
Officer
$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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $807,852 $817,723 $235,648 $-9,871
2023 $399,856 $489,290 $200,604 $-89,434
2023 $500,814 $634,676 $173,373 $-133,862
2023 $399,856 $512,606 $200,604 $-112,750
2023 $399,856 $512,606 $200,604 $-112,750
2022 $465,985 $198,156 $275,600 $267,829
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