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EIN 20-1794339

Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
City
Minneapolis
State
Minnesota
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
Description
Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization supports and strengthens the Central neighborhood by engaging in informed actions to foster a community where everyone can thrive. In 2019, CANDO strengthened cross-neighborhood partnerships and produced a bilingual newspaper that showcased neighborhood stories. Additionally, they partnered with a small radio station to share stories from residents.
Total revenues
$1,235,455
2023
Total expenses
$1,117,107
2023
Total assets
$279,159
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at CANDO

In 2023 CANDO strengthened cross-neighborhood partnerships, investing time and energy into the South Minneapolis Antiracism Coalition (SMAC) to create a new culture of collaboration and organizing in the spirit of undoing racism. CANDOs flagship program Plant-Grow-Share completed its 9th season, hosting 25 participants that built raised garden beds, attended classes, shared produce with the community and cooked meals together over the fire. 2023 also saw the closing Hosmer Community Garden to accommodate new development in the neighborhood and reinitialized urban agriculture outreach out of Bryant Community Garden - moving soil, plants and people along the way. Partnering with Phelps Park, Plant-Grow-Share hosted its annual harvest festival in the fall, celebrating a successful season with the community.

Grants made by CANDO

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Chicago Avenue Fire Arts CenterFacade Improvement$7,611

Who funds Central Area Neighborhood Development Organization (CANDO)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Minneapolis FoundationGeneral - South Central Minneapolis Anti-Racist Community$40,000

Personnel at CANDO

NameTitleCompensation
Carmen MeansExecutive Director$95,000
Brendan LarocqueSecretary / Board Member$0
Mariah HansonVice Chair$0
Rachel CommerfordChair$0
Tom FriesTreasurer and Vice Chair / Board Member$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for CANDO

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,139,423
Program services$96,032
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,235,455

Form 990s for CANDO

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-10-20990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-01-21990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 3, 2022
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Headwaters Foundation for Justice
July 7, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
310 E 38th St
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
thecentralneighborhood.com/ 
Phone
(612) 353-6768
IRS details
EIN
20-1794339
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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