Civic Intelligence

Market Entry Fund The

EIN 83-4587871 • 501(c)3 • St Paul, MN

Pub. 78 Eligible

Profile

The market entry (tmef) aims to advance inclusion in local food supply chains. Our mission is to enable traditionally marginalized and underrepresented entrepreneurs who are in food production and manufacturing, to participate equitably in this industry. Specifically, tmef provides technical supports and services, along with micro-grants, and public education/awareness to help small-scale food and beverage manufacturers work through racial, social and economic barriers to their participation and potential in this industry.

1136 Grand AveSt Paul, MN 55105

marketentryfund.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

8th percentile

-151%

Higher net margin than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$30,000

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 35.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-33%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

9th percentile

-82%

Faster revenue growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$263,165

Down $129,238 (-33%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$263,165

Down $129,238 (-33%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin8th percentile

Revenue

Down

$85,669

Down $400,774 (-82%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$214,907

Up $4,404 (+2.1%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$129,238

Down $405,178 (-147%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

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

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $146,463Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $146,4632023Assets 2024: $392,403Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $392,4032024Assets 2025: $263,165Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $263,1652025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$263,165
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$263,165
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth9th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2023: $226,959Expenses 2023: $86,074Net Income 2023: $140,8852023Revenue 2024: $486,443Expenses 2024: $210,503Net Income 2024: $275,9402024Revenue 2025: $85,669Expenses 2025: $214,907Net Income 2025: -$129,2382025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$85,669
Expenses$214,907
Net Income-$129,238
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$263,165
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$263,165
Revenue
$85,669
Expenses
$214,907
Net income
-$129,238
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.00$2.63$0.86$2.15$1.29
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.92$0.00$3.92$4.86$2.11$2.76
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.46$0.00$1.46$2.27$0.86$1.41
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Feb 10, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$85,669
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The market entry (tmef) aims to advance inclusion in local food supply chains. Our mission is to enable traditionally marginalized and underrepresented entrepreneurs who are in food production and manufacturing, to participate equitably in this industry. Specifically, tmef provides technical supports and services, along with micro-grants, and public education/awareness to help small-scale food and beverage manufacturers work through racial, social and economic barriers to their participation and potential in this industry.

Tmef aims to advances local food supply chains by enabling under-represented and under-resourced entrepreneurs and small businesses in food production and manufacturing to enter and participate equitably in this industry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$392,403$263,165▼ $129,238
Total Assets$392,403$263,165▼ $129,238
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$392,403$263,165▼ $129,238
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$392,403$263,165▼ $129,238
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$392,403$263,165▼ $129,238
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kayla Yang-bestPresident & CEOPT$30,000$30,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brendan KurversBoard Chair
Junita FlowersDirector
Lorrene OcchinoDirector
Terri BarreiroSecretary
Mala ThaoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$78,670
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,904
Other Revenue
$95
All Other Contributions
$78,670
Change in Net Assets
$-129,238
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$95,000
Other Expenses$61,864
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$58,043
Total Fundraising Expense$4,792
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$95,000--$95,000
Fees for Services Other$41,057$2,738$1,825$45,620
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$27,001$1,800$1,200$30,001
Payroll Taxes$16,654$1,110$740$18,504
Other Salaries and Wages$8,585$572$381$9,538
Information Technology$5,336$356$237$5,929
Insurance$3,904$260$174$4,338
Office Expenses$2,406$160$107$2,673
Conferences and Meetings$1,352$90$60$1,502
Advertising$720$48$32$800
Travel$178$12$8$198
Other Expenses$74$5$3$82
All Other Expenses$4--$4
Total Functional Expenses$202,835$7,280$4,792$214,907
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
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
Yes
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 B, Line 11B

“The board of directors will review and approve the 990 before it is filed. This typically occurs in the first quarterly meetin gof the board of directors, around feb or march of each year. In 2024, it will be in february.”

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

“1. Board of directors asks for disclosures from board of directors and key staff at all meeetings prior to taking action on material decisions.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“1. Ceo and/or key staff provides data (showing comparable positions) to board chair in advance. 2. Board chair reviews and discusses with the full board - without the impacted person present. 3. Board chair and board makes final decision and communicates with ceo/key employee. 4. A contract/offer letter is written up and provided to ceo/key employee with compensation and duration.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Market Entry Fund the
EIN
83-4587871
Address
1136 GRAND AVE, ST PAUL, MN 55105

Signing Officer

Name
Brendan Kurvers
Title
Board Chair
Signed
2026-02-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brendan Kurvers
Formed
2019
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Carpenter Evert & Associates Ltd
Address
7760 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 940, BLOOMINGTON, MN 55435
Preparer
Neal Evert
Phone
9528310085
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract and professional fees: program service expenses 41,057. Management and general expenses 2,738. Fundraising expenses 1,825. Total expenses 45,620.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. THIS TYPICALLY OCCURS IN THE FIRST QUARTERLY MEETIN GOF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AROUND FEB OR MARCH OF EACH YEAR. IN 2024, IT WILL BE IN FEBRUARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11. BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASKS FOR DISCLOSURES FROM BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY STAFF AT ALL MEEETINGS PRIOR TO TAKING ACTION ON MATERIAL DECISIONS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt21. CEO AND/OR KEY STAFF PROVIDES DATA (SHOWING COMPARABLE POSITIONS) TO BOARD CHAIR IN ADVANCE. 2. BOARD CHAIR REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES WITH THE FULL BOARD - WITHOUT THE IMPACTED PERSON PRESENT. 3. BOARD CHAIR AND BOARD MAKES FINAL DECISION AND COMMUNICATES WITH CEO/KEY EMPLOYEE. 4. A CONTRACT/OFFER LETTER IS WRITTEN UP AND PROVIDED TO CEO/KEY EMPLOYEE WITH COMPENSATION AND DURATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONTRACT AND PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 41,057. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,738. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,825. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,620.
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