PROJECT 412

EIN: 883176887 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

DETROIT LAKES, MN

Total Revenue
$1,291,367
Total Expenses
$1,597,539
Total Assets
$240,924
Net Assets
$189,631
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
MARK FRITZ
Phone
2188444221
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

PROJECT 412, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 28% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 24% operating deficit.

Mission

PROJECT 412 IS RECOGNIZED AS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION (EIN 88 3176887), ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE PUBLIC CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND HAVING A MISSION TO ELEVATE THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VIBRANCY OF DETROIT LAKES AND THE SURROUNDING 412 LAKES AREA. AS A CATALYST, CHEERLEADER, AND CONNECTOR FOR PUBLIC ART, FREE COMMUNITY EVENTS, FREE COACHING AND SUPPORT TO ENTREPRENEURS, AND PLACEMAKING, PROJECT 412 QUALIFIES FOR SALES TAX EXEMPTION UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES ?297A.70, SUBD.4.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,009,680 Revenue: $709,459

PROJECT 412 WAS CREATED WITH THE SOLE PUBLIC CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF MAKING DETROIT LAKES A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL. THE MISSION IS TO ELEVATE THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VIBRANCY OF THE 412 LAKES AREA AND...

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PROJECT 412 WAS CREATED WITH THE SOLE PUBLIC CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF MAKING DETROIT LAKES A BETTER PLACE FOR ALL. THE MISSION IS TO ELEVATE THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC VIBRANCY OF THE 412 LAKES AREA AND WE DO THAT BY OFFERING A PLETHORA OF FREE EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE COMMUNITY. WE ARE CREATING A NEW PUBLIC PARK THAT WILL PROVIDE FREE ACCESS TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY AND ALL VISITORS TO 50 ACRES OF BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPE, PUBLIC ART, AND TRAILS. WE PROMOTE THE ARTS IN A WAY THAT FOSTERS MENTAL HEALTH, COMMUNITY CONNECTION, CIVIC PRIDE, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING. WE HAVE HIRED ARTISTS TO CREATE VIBRANT MURALS AND SMALLER ART SURPRISES PLUS WE'VE COMMISSIONED PERMANENT SCULPTURES FOR PUBLIC SPACES INCLUDING THE THOMAS DAMBO GIANT TROLL PROJECT. WE AIM TO TRANSFORM PUBLIC SPACES INTO CREATIVE, THOUGHT-PROVOKING ENVIRONMENTS. OUR PROJECTS, LIKE CLIMBING BOULDERS AND GIANT KITES ON THE LAKE, ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO ENGAGE WITH ART IN UNEXPECTED AND PLAYFUL WAYS. WE BELIEVE THAT ART HAS THE POWER TO UPLIFT, HEAL, AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, CREATING A SENSE OF PRIDE AND UNITY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THESE INSTALLATIONS, WE STRIVE TO SPARK JOY, INSPIRE CREATIVITY, AND PROVIDE EVERYONE WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO FEEL CONNECTED TO THEIR SURROUNDINGS AND EACH OTHER.

Program 2
Expenses: $52,606 Revenue: $30,396

AS STATED IN OUR MISSION, 100% OF ALL WE DO IS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE HAVE CREATED A SERIES OF FREE MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE PARK THAT BRING SO MUCH JOY, HEALING, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING TO OUR...

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AS STATED IN OUR MISSION, 100% OF ALL WE DO IS FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE HAVE CREATED A SERIES OF FREE MUSIC CONCERTS IN THE PARK THAT BRING SO MUCH JOY, HEALING, AND A SENSE OF BELONGING TO OUR COMMUNITY. MUSIC HAS THE POWER TO CONNECT PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY IN A RELAXED, OPEN ENVIRONMENT LIKE OUR CITY PARK WHERE PEOPLE CAN GATHER WITHOUT BARRIERS. WE HELP SUPPORT LOCAL TALENT AND OFFER VARIOUS GENRES TO APPEAL TO ALL WALKS OF LIFE AND BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, HELPING TO FORM LASTING HUMAN CONNECTIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $21,997 Revenue: $20,997

OUR ECOSYSTEM BUILDER PROGRAM IS A FREE CHARITABLE SERVICE CENTERED ON COMMUNITY GROWTH AND WELL-BEING, WHICH IS SO IMPORTANT IN FOSTERING LONG- TERM POSITIVE CHANGE. BY OFFERING FREE COACHING AND...

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OUR ECOSYSTEM BUILDER PROGRAM IS A FREE CHARITABLE SERVICE CENTERED ON COMMUNITY GROWTH AND WELL-BEING, WHICH IS SO IMPORTANT IN FOSTERING LONG- TERM POSITIVE CHANGE. BY OFFERING FREE COACHING AND SUPPORT TO NEW ENTREPRENEURS AND EXISTING BUSINESSES, WE'RE CREATING A DYNAMIC AND THRIVING LOCAL ECONOMY. THE FUTURE ADDITION OF GARDEN SPACES AND TRAILS WILL GREATLY ENHANCE THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS, TOO, WHILE ALSO PROVIDING A SERENE SPACE FOR FAMILIES TO RECONNECT. WE CREATE FREE COLLABORATIVE EVENTS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER, SPARK IDEAS AND SHARE KNOWLEDGE. BY PROVIDING A PLATFORM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXCHANGE THESE IDEAS, WE'RE FOSTERING A SENSE OF OWNERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT THAT CAN LEAD TO LASTING PARTNERSHIPS AND INNOVATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,239,052
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $5,237
Other Revenue $47,078
TOTAL REVENUE $1,291,367

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $252,365
Fundraising Expenses $100,057
Program Expenses $1,384,771
Other Expenses $1,345,174
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,597,539

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,291,367 $1,011,983 +0.3%
Expenses $1,597,539 $574,555 +1.8%
Net Income $-306,172 $437,428 -1.7%
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
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
6
Volunteers
150

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
6
$153,960
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMY STEARNS EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$105,000 $0 $105,000
MICHELLE MAIER VP OPERATION 30.00
Officer
$48,960 $0 $48,960
SCOTT D BUSKER VICE PRESIDE N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC FLYEN TREASURER N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FRITZ PRESIDENT N/A
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES SEUNTJENS SECRETARY N/A
Officer 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 $1,291,367 $1,597,539 $240,924 $-306,172
2023 $1,011,983 $574,555 $549,230 $437,428
2022 $272,500 $84,123 $191,341 $188,377
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