Liabilities / Assets
79th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 79% of similar nonprofits.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.13x
Liabilities / Revenue
72nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
87th percentile
Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
95th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 10.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
100th percentile
Faster asset growth than 100% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
73rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$114,341
Up $109,896 (+2472%) from 2015
Net Assets
Up$99,915
Up $99,619 (+33655%) from 2015
Liabilities
Up$14,426
Up $10,277 (+248%) from 2015
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$337,213
Up $37,746 (+13%) from 2015
Expenses
Down$237,594
Down $79,521 (-25%) from 2015
Net Income
Up$99,619
Up $117,267 (+664%) from 2015
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
- Signed
- Nov 15, 2017
- Return Version
- 2016v3.0
- Gross Receipts
- $337,213
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Organizes and advocates for local and state policy change to improve voting methods in public elections.
FairVote Minnesota will promote social welfare by advocating for improved voting methods in public elections. FairVote Minnesota will carry out its exempt purpose principally through participation in ballot measure campaigns to amend city charters.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $1,260 | $112,639 | ▲ $111,379 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $685 | $1,602 | ▲ $917 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $2,500 | $100 | ▼ $2,400 |
| Accounts Receivable | - | $0 | - |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $4,445 | $114,341 | ▲ $109,896 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $4,149 | $14,426 | ▲ $10,277 |
| Total Liabilities | $4,149 | $14,426 | ▲ $10,277 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | - | $99,423 | - |
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $296 | $492 | ▲ $196 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $296 | $99,915 | ▲ $99,619 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $4,445 | $114,341 | ▲ $109,896 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanne Massey | Executive Director | PT | $33,703 | $33,703 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jeff Peterson | Chairman |
| Bao Vang | Director |
| Carl Buzz Cummins | Director |
| Carol Rudie | Director |
| Christopher Smith | Director |
| Gail Dorfman | Director |
| Jack Uldrich | Director |
| Jim Watkins | Director |
| Ken Bearman | Director |
| Liz Johnson | Director |
| Matt Lewis | Director |
| Robin Garwood | Director |
| Siyad Abdullahi | Director |
| Tim Penny | Director |
| Roann Cramer | Secretary |
| Adam Vetvick | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $337,041
- Program Service Revenue
- $0
- Investment Income
- $172
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $337,041
- Change in Net Assets
- $99,619
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $123,384 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $108,960 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $13,198 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $2,650 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,600 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Lobbying | $71,174 | - | - | $71,174 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $65,758 | - | - | $65,758 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $24,020 | $4,538 | $5,145 | $33,703 |
| Fees for Services Management | $20,872 | $439 | $2,491 | $23,802 |
| Information Technology | $9,855 | $108 | $169 | $10,132 |
| Payroll Taxes | $8,084 | $316 | $433 | $8,833 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $7,527 | - | $7,527 |
| Office Expenses | $3,018 | $813 | $705 | $4,536 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $2,531 | $74 | $783 | $3,388 |
| Fees for Services Professional Fundraising | - | - | $2,650 | $2,650 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $2,600 | - | - | $2,600 |
| Travel | $1,466 | - | $386 | $1,852 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $602 | $30 | $34 | $666 |
| Other Expenses | $243 | $15 | $402 | $660 |
| Insurance | - | $125 | - | $125 |
| Occupancy | - | $114 | - | $114 |
| Advertising | $74 | - | - | $74 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $210,297 | $14,099 | $13,198 | $237,594 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $2,650 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Lobbying activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Insider Transactions and Loans
Loans and Receivables
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- No
- Business relationship with family members
- No
- Business relationship with organization members
- No
- Material changes to governing documents
- No
- Compensation from other sources disclosed
- No
- CEO compensation reviewed
- No
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process
“This form is reviewed by the Executive Director, Treasurer, other officers of the board, and by the directors.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
“The board requires a list of all businesses or other organizations of which new and continuing board members are officers, directors, owners or employees and which FairVote Minnesota has, or might reasonably have in the future, a relationship or a transaction in which the board members would have conflicting interest or which may compete with the organization.”
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
“To the extent it may be required by law, the organization makes governing documents, financial information and policies available to the public upon request.”
Form 990, Part VII, Line 1A
“A related organization acts as fiscal agent for the filing organization. A shared executive director received one W2 for compensation from the two organizations. On line 1a, the amounts are allocated between the two organizations by the percent of the executive director's time in service of the respective organizations.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- FairVote Minnesota
- EIN
- 01-0911420
- Phone
- 7638072550
- Address
- 550 Vandalia St, Saint Paul, MN 55114
Signing Officer
- Name
- Jeanne Massey
- Title
- Executive Director
- Signed
- 2017-11-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Jeanne Massey
- Formed
- 2008
- Legal Domicile
- Mn
- Voting Board Members
- 17
- Independent Board Members
- 0
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
Preparer
- Firm
- Bookkeepers Plus
- Address
- 1222 SE 47th St, Cape Coral, FL 33904
- Preparer
- Anthony Solgard
- Phone
- 8882395855
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description
“OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: City of Duluth -- Refunds from 2015 campaign”
Form 990, Part IX, Line 5
“A related organization acts as fiscal agent for the filing organization. A shared executive director received one W2 for compensation from the two organizations. On line 5, the amounts are what was allocated to the filing organization by the percent of the executive director's time in service of the respective organizations.”
Form 990, Part V, Line 2
“The filing organization operated through contractors. FairVote Minnesota Foundation acted as fiscal agent and filed Forms 1099 and 1096 on behalf of itself and the filing organization. The filing organization also shared employees with FairVote Minnesota Foundation, the employer of record, which filed Forms W2 and W3 on behalf of itself and the filing organization.”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | This form is reviewed by the Executive Director, Treasurer, other officers of the board, and by the directors. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | The board requires a list of all businesses or other organizations of which new and continuing board members are officers, directors, owners or employees and which FairVote Minnesota has, or might reasonably have in the future, a relationship or a transaction in which the board members would have conflicting interest or which may compete with the organization. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | To the extent it may be required by law, the organization makes governing documents, financial information and policies available to the public upon request. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | A related organization acts as fiscal agent for the filing organization. A shared executive director received one W2 for compensation from the two organizations. On line 5, the amounts are what was allocated to the filing organization by the percent of the executive director's time in service of the respective organizations. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | The filing organization operated through contractors. FairVote Minnesota Foundation acted as fiscal agent and filed Forms 1099 and 1096 on behalf of itself and the filing organization. The filing organization also shared employees with FairVote Minnesota Foundation, the employer of record, which filed Forms W2 and W3 on behalf of itself and the filing organization. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | A related organization acts as fiscal agent for the filing organization. A shared executive director received one W2 for compensation from the two organizations. On line 1a, the amounts are allocated between the two organizations by the percent of the executive director's time in service of the respective organizations. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available |
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $114,341
- Liabilities
- $14,426
- Net assets
- $99,915
- Revenue
- $337,213
- Expenses
- $237,594
- Net income
- $99,619