Liabilities / Assets
89th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Minnesota Newspaper Association
EIN 41-0417169 • 501(c)6 • Minneapolis, MN
Profile
The minnesota newspaper association is a trade association that performs various services for the newspaper industry of minnesota and related businesses, on behalf of its more than 260 members. Mna's services include representing the industry's business and first amendment interests at the minnesota legislature and u.s. Congress; providing in-state and nationwide advertising services in cooperation with members; facilitating professional and student development; acting as an information center for members and the public; promoting a fraternal environment among association members; promoting knowledge about minnesota newspapers as vital cogs in and indicators of healthy communities; and supporting newspapers in their vital roles as promoters of the public interest.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.61x
Liabilities / Revenue
66th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 66% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
25th percentile
Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
87th percentile
Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
36th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$1,596,152
Up $333,982 (+26%) from 2023
Liabilities
Up$970,069
Up $397,730 (+69%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down$626,083
Down $63,748 (-9.2%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$3,300,242
Up $75,451 (+2.3%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$3,406,168
Up $149,913 (+4.6%) from 2023
Net Income
Down-$105,926
Down $74,462 (-237%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $1,596,152
- Liabilities
- $970,069
- Net assets
- $626,083
- Revenue
- $3,300,242
- Expenses
- $3,406,168
- Net income
- -$105,926
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Aug 4, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $3,476,933
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The minnesota newspaper association is a trade association that performs various services for the news industry of minnesota and lobbies state and sometimes national lawmakers on behalf of its more than 250 members and related businesses. (continued on schedule o)mna's services include representing the industry's business and first amendment interests at the minnesota legislature and u.s. Congress; providing in-state and nationwide advertising services in cooperation with members; facilitating professional and student development through its associated 501(c)3 nonprofit, the minnesota news media institute; acting as an information center for members and the public; promoting a fraternal environment among association members; promoting knowledge about minnesota news organizations as vital cogs in and indicators of healthy communities; and supporting newspapers and related news organizations in their vital roles as promoters of the public interest.
A trade association that performs various services for the news industry of minnesota.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Accounts Receivable | $462,326 | $509,144 | ▲ $46,818 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $508,270 | $478,474 | ▼ $29,796 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $215,863 | $438,447 | ▲ $222,584 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $26,589 | $24,309 | ▼ $2,280 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,811 | $0 | ▼ $2,811 |
| Total Assets | $1,262,170 | $1,596,152 | ▲ $333,982 |
| Other Assets Total | $46,311 | $145,778 | ▲ $99,467 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $377,870 | $721,457 | ▲ $343,587 |
| Other Liabilities | $66,708 | $145,802 | ▲ $79,094 |
| Deferred Revenue | $127,761 | $102,810 | ▼ $24,951 |
| Total Liabilities | $572,339 | $970,069 | ▲ $397,730 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $689,831 | $626,083 | ▼ $63,748 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $689,831 | $626,083 | ▼ $63,748 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $1,262,170 | $1,596,152 | ▲ $333,982 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $0 | $22,558 | $22,558 |
| Other Land Buildings | $0 | $11,441 | $11,441 |
| Other Assets Org | $145,778 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Hills | Executive Director | FT | $151,515 | $13,816 | $165,331 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Crystal Miller | Past President |
| Justin Lessman | President |
| Bill Gaier | Director |
| Ted Almen | Director |
| Tim Douglass | Director |
| Tara Brandl | First VP |
| Kelly Boldan | Second VP |
| Steve Jameson | Third VP |
| Chad Koenen | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $349,791
- Program Service Revenue
- $2,941,763
- Investment Income
- $8,688
- Other Revenue
- $0
- Change in Net Assets
- $-105,926
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $2,731,156 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $675,012 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | - | $2,193,269 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | - | - | $405,701 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | - | - | $165,331 |
| Occupancy | - | - | - | $89,311 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | - | - | $77,637 |
| Fees for Services Lobbying | - | - | - | $74,980 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | - | - | $60,376 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | - | - | $53,873 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | - | $40,468 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | - | - | $37,340 |
| Information Technology | - | - | - | $34,917 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $14,144 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | - | - | - | $9,639 |
| Travel | - | - | - | $9,164 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | $7,818 |
| Insurance | - | - | - | $5,996 |
| Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees | - | - | - | $3,824 |
| Depreciation Depletion | - | - | - | $2,811 |
| All Other Expenses | - | - | - | $2,261 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $3,406,168 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- In-house lobbying only
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- Yes
Reported Spending and Taxes
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost | $158,138 |
| Current Year Nondeductible Lobbying and Political Cost | $74,980 |
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Lease Liability | $145,802 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- 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
- Yes
- Other officer compensation reviewed
- No
- Conflict-of-interest policy
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- Yes
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- Yes
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1A
“The officers of the board of directors shall constitute an executive committee. To the extent determined by the board, the executive committee has the authority of the board in the management of the business of the corporation. The executive committee shall act only in the interval between meetings of the board and at all times shall be subject to the control and direction of the board.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
“The organization has members who elect board members annually.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A
“Members elect board members annually.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B
“Bylaw changes are reserved to (or subject to approval by) the elected board of directors.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“The draft form 990 will be reviewed by the association's management. Management will internally approve the form 990 before providing a copy to the board electronically. The board will receive a copy roughly one week prior to the meeting. At the meeting, the board will conduct a detailed review, ask necessary questions to management and the independent public accounting firm before final approval.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“The association's conflict of interest policy covers directors, officers, employees, or members of committees with board delegated powers who have either (a) a direct or indirect financial interest or (b) a fiduciary responsibility to another organization. In connection with any actual or possible conflicts of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of and nature of his or her financial interest or fiduciary responsibility and must be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts relating to his or her financial interest or fiduciary responsibility to the institute's board of directors or a committee with board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the financial interest or fiduciary responsibility and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, the interested person must leave the board (or committee) meeting while the financial interest or fiduciary responsibility is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board (or committee) members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. All proceedings related to conflicts of interest are documented in the meeting minutes.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“The president of the board discussed with the organization's outsourced accounting firm who provided information about similar positions in similar organizations. The compensation package was reviewed in executive session. The compensation review was last conducted in 2019.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Minnesota Newspaper Association
- EIN
- 41-0417169
- Phone
- 6123328844
- Address
- 10 S 5TH ST STE 1105, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55402
Signing Officer
- Name
- Lisa Hills
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 6123328844
- Signed
- 2025-08-04
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Lisa Hills
- Formed
- 1950
- Legal Domicile
- Mn
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 9
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 25
Preparer
- Firm
- Sdk CPA
- Address
- 100 WASHINGTON AVE S STE 1600, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401
- Preparer
- Wendy Harden CPA
- Phone
- 6123325500
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G
“Other professional fees 4,546. Ad commissions 2,188,723.”
Financial Statement Notes
PART X, LINE 2:
“The organization has adopted the provisions of accounting for uncertainty in income taxes. This standard clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an organization's financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return that are not certain to be realized. The organization has no tax positions which are considered uncertain.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. THIS STANDARD CLARIFIES THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN THAT ARE NOT CERTAIN TO BE REALIZED. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO TAX POSITIONS WHICH ARE CONSIDERED UNCERTAIN. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL CONSTITUTE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. TO THE EXTENT DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE BUSINESS OF THE CORPORATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ACT ONLY IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD AND AT ALL TIMES SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL AND DIRECTION OF THE BOARD. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS WHO ELECT BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | MEMBERS ELECT BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | BYLAW CHANGES ARE RESERVED TO (OR SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY) THE ELECTED BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | THE DRAFT FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S MANAGEMENT. MANAGEMENT WILL INTERNALLY APPROVE THE FORM 990 BEFORE PROVIDING A COPY TO THE BOARD ELECTRONICALLY. THE BOARD WILL RECEIVE A COPY ROUGHLY ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE MEETING. AT THE MEETING, THE BOARD WILL CONDUCT A DETAILED REVIEW, ASK NECESSARY QUESTIONS TO MANAGEMENT AND THE INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BEFORE FINAL APPROVAL. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | THE ASSOCIATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, OR MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS WHO HAVE EITHER (A) A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST OR (B) A FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO ANOTHER ORGANIZATION. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF AND NATURE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST OR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY AND MUST BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS RELATING TO HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST OR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE INSTITUTE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE INTERESTED PERSON MUST LEAVE THE BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEETING WHILE THE FINANCIAL INTEREST OR FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD (OR COMMITTEE) MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. ALL PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD DISCUSSED WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE WAS REVIEWED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN 2019. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES 4,546. AD COMMISSIONS 2,188,723. |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B |
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