Civic Intelligence

Minnesota Association of Charter Schools

EIN 41-1961473 • 501(c)3 • St Paul, MN

Profile

The MN Association of Charter Schools, as a membership organization, advocates for fair and just education policies for students in charter schools, supports charter school innovation, quality, and accountability, and facilitates cooperation in Minnesota's charter school community to promote equitable opportunities and excellence in education for students.

161 St Anthony Ave Ste 1000St Paul, MN 55103

www.mncharterschools.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

67th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 67% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 69% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

25th percentile

-9.0%

Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$143,964

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 23.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

28th percentile

-5.2%

Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets67th percentile

Assets

Down

$603,958

Down $33,183 (-5.2%) from 2024

Liabilities

Up

$56,384

Up $22,379 (+66%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$547,574

Down $55,562 (-9.2%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue69th percentileNet Margin25th percentile

Revenue

Up

$614,710

Up $34,172 (+5.9%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$670,272

Up $143,418 (+27%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$55,562

Down $109,246 (-203%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth28th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $102,164Liabilities 2011: $71,010Net Assets 2011: $31,1542011Assets 2012: $75,761Liabilities 2012: $61,383Net Assets 2012: $14,3782012Assets 2013: $132,875Liabilities 2013: $85,383Net Assets 2013: $47,4922013Assets 2014: $137,168Liabilities 2014: $92,300Net Assets 2014: $44,8682014Assets 2015: $140,530Liabilities 2015: $65,577Net Assets 2015: $74,9532015Assets 2016: $207,843Liabilities 2016: $59,570Net Assets 2016: $148,2732016Assets 2017: $246,498Liabilities 2017: $88,868Net Assets 2017: $157,6302017Assets 2018: $290,626Liabilities 2018: $80,339Net Assets 2018: $210,2872018Assets 2019: $321,614Liabilities 2019: $78,411Net Assets 2019: $243,2032019Assets 2020: $393,760Liabilities 2020: $91,170Net Assets 2020: $302,5902020Assets 2021: $468,466Liabilities 2021: $41,257Net Assets 2021: $427,2092021Assets 2022: $521,404Liabilities 2022: $8,989Net Assets 2022: $512,4152022Assets 2023: $549,452Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $549,4522023Assets 2024: $637,141Liabilities 2024: $34,005Net Assets 2024: $603,1362024Assets 2025: $603,958Liabilities 2025: $56,384Net Assets 2025: $547,5742025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$603,958
Liabilities$56,384
Net Assets$547,574
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth49th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2011: $318,705Expenses 2011: $334,007Net Income 2011: -$15,3022011Revenue 2012: $306,571Expenses 2012: $323,347Net Income 2012: -$16,7762012Revenue 2013: $325,252Expenses 2013: $292,138Net Income 2013: $33,1142013Revenue 2014: $306,842Expenses 2014: $309,466Net Income 2014: -$2,6242014Revenue 2015: $379,740Expenses 2015: $350,310Net Income 2015: $29,4302015Revenue 2016: $434,475Expenses 2016: $358,782Net Income 2016: $75,6932016Revenue 2017: $425,061Expenses 2017: $415,704Net Income 2017: $9,3572017Revenue 2018: $432,935Expenses 2018: $380,278Net Income 2018: $52,6572018Revenue 2019: $448,610Expenses 2019: $415,694Net Income 2019: $32,9162019Revenue 2020: $491,883Expenses 2020: $436,195Net Income 2020: $55,6882020Revenue 2021: $523,480Expenses 2021: $398,861Net Income 2021: $124,6192021Revenue 2022: $503,432Expenses 2022: $418,226Net Income 2022: $85,2062022Revenue 2023: $526,294Expenses 2023: $489,257Net Income 2023: $37,0372023Revenue 2024: $580,538Expenses 2024: $526,854Net Income 2024: $53,6842024Revenue 2025: $614,710Expenses 2025: $670,272Net Income 2025: -$55,5622025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$614,710
Expenses$670,272
Net Income-$55,562
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$603,958
Liabilities
$56,384
Net assets
$547,574
Revenue
$614,710
Expenses
$670,272
Net income
-$55,562
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.04$0.56$5.48$6.15$6.70$0.56
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$6.37$0.34$6.03$5.81$5.27$0.54
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.49$0.00$5.49$5.26$4.89$0.37
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$5.21$0.09$5.12$5.03$4.18$0.85
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.68$0.41$4.27$5.23$3.99$1.25
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.94$0.91$3.03$4.92$4.36$0.56
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.22$0.78$2.43$4.49$4.16$0.33
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.91$0.80$2.10$4.33$3.80$0.53
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.46$0.89$1.58$4.25$4.16$0.09
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.08$0.60$1.48$4.34$3.59$0.76
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.41$0.66$0.75$3.80$3.50$0.29
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.37$0.92$0.45$3.07$3.09$0.03
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.33$0.85$0.47$3.25$2.92$0.33
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.76$0.61$0.14$3.07$3.23$0.17
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.02$0.71$0.31$3.19$3.34$0.15
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Mar 13, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.5
Gross Receipts
$614,710
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The MN Association of Charter Schools, as a membership organization, advocates for fair and just education policies for students in charter schools, supports charter school innovation, quality, and accountability, and facilitates cooperation in Minnesota's charter school community to promote equitable opportunities and excellence in education for students.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$600,273$505,489▼ $94,784
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,859$66,049▲ $61,190
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,363$2,774▲ $411
Total Assets$637,141$603,958▼ $33,183
Other Assets Total$29,646$29,646→ $0
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$30,546$30,546→ $0
Deferred Revenue$3,459$25,838▲ $22,379
Total Liabilities$34,005$56,384▲ $22,379
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$603,136$547,574▼ $55,562
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$603,136$547,574▼ $55,562
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$637,141$603,958▼ $33,183
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay93rd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Joey CienianExecutive DirectorFT$134,645$9,319$143,964

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Shelly Pierson EvansBoard Chair
Shannon PetersonBoard Secretary
Nicole RasmussenBoard Treasurer
Beth TopolukDirector
Betsy LuethDirector
Brandon WaitDirector
Brett WedlundDirector
Carl SchlueterDirector
Dr Mongsher LyDirector
Katie Groh de AvinaDirector
Linda SlocumDirector
Mark BjornrudDirector
Suleiman AdanDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
EdVisions Cooperative IncProf. Employer Organization111 South Meridian St, Belle Plaine, MN 56011$445,440
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,000
Program Service Revenue
$608,154
Investment Income
$5,556
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,000
Change in Net Assets
$-55,562
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$436,697
Other Expenses$233,575
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$241,642$60,410-$302,052
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$107,716$26,929-$134,645
Conferences and Meetings$22,081$24,308-$46,389
Fees for Services Accounting$22,624$5,656-$28,280
Occupancy$20,200$5,050-$25,250
Fees for Services Other$21,995$1,748-$23,743
Other Expenses$11,207$2,802-$14,009
Information Technology$10,892$2,723-$13,615
Office Expenses$10,464$2,617-$13,081
Insurance$6,278$1,570-$7,848
Advertising$5,000--$5,000
Fees for Services Legal$968$242-$1,210
Total Functional Expenses$536,217$134,055$0$670,272
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease liabilities: Operating$19,525
Lease liabilities: Finance$11,021
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6

“Members include charter schools and organizations who pay annual dues to the association.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7A

“The members of the association vote annually on the Board of Directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“The Finance and Executive Committee review, approve, and sign the 990 before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“Board members must read and sign the policy annually and a record is kept on file.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The Executive Director's compensation is reviewed annually by the Executive Committee of the Board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“The Organization makes its governing documents and financial statements available to the public upon request. The Organization's form 990 is also available on GuideStar.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Minnesota Association of Charter Schools
EIN
41-1961473
Phone
6517893090
Address
161 St Anthony Ave Ste 1000, St Paul, MN 55103

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph Cienian
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6517893090
Signed
2026-03-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joseph Cienian
Formed
1996
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
13
Independent Board Members
13
Employees
5
Volunteers
13

Preparer

Firm
Abdo LLP
Address
5201 Eden Ave Ste 250, Edina, MN 55436
Preparer
Brandy L Ritz CPA
Phone
9528359090
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, line 2

“The program services did not change significantly in prior year, but the organization expanded on each of the services they provided.”

Form 990, Part V, Line 2B:

“The organization pays EdVisions Cooperative to provide payroll processing services as a employer of record (EOR). EdVisions Cooperative handles human resources, payroll, tax filings, and compliance for the organization's employees. While EdVisions manages payroll-related tasks, the organization retains control over employee operations and non-payroll matters.”

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IRS990/MissionDesc0The MN Association of Charter Schools, as a membership organization, advocates for fair and just education policies for students in charter schools, supports charter school innovation, quality, and accountability, and facilitates cooperation in Minnesota's charter school community to promote equitable opportunities and excellence in education for students.
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0The organization provides a variety of training and professional development programs tailored to the needs of charter school leaders, educators, and board members. The programs typically focus on board training, leadership development, advocacy training, professional development for educators, and legal and compliance training. The organization had an estimated 1,800 participants across roughly 90 trainings and informational sessions (in person and online).
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IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0The Organization was formed to support Charter Schools and so the supported organizations are the members.
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt1The Organization was formed to support Charter Schools and so the supported organizations are the members.
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