EIN 27-3903127

Minnestar

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
2
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Minnestar builds, nurtures, and engages those interested in technology through meaningful connection. It brings together the Minnesota technology community, promotes connections, and helps the technology community learn from each other. Its mission is to infuse Minnesota with a thriving technology environment.
Also known as...
Minne
Total revenues
$182,257
2023
Total expenses
$258,041
2023
Total assets
$310,065
2023
Num. employees
2
2023

Program areas at Minnestar

Minnestar helps to infuse Minnesota with a thriving technology environment. Minnestar brings together the Minnesota technology community, promoting connections and helping the technology community learn from each other. We exist to build, nurture, and engage those interested in technology through meaningful connection.in 2023, we continued with in-person events for the organization. The organization continued to innovate amidst the changing landscape, with a safe and thoughtful return to in-person and hybrid events. We held several events, including one (1) large all day conference, three (3) technology demo events including a student demo event. We also host expert virtual events and other smaller events convening the community around mutual interests.our events remain the go-to events showcasing technology and innovation in our community. We had 3,271 people register for our events in 2023. Our events are attended by individuals of all areas of the tech ecosystem, from developers to entrepreneurs, vc investors to students. We aim to provide a high quality platform to showcase innovation in our tech community, while bringing people together to catalyze, grow and support a thriving tech community for all.

Who funds Minnestar

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundEducation$5,200
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$5,100
Amy and Chip Pearson Family FoundationEntreprenuership$5,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Minnestar

NameTitleCompensation
Maria PloesslBoard Member$105,523
Maria Ploessl CloseFirst Executive Director
Jenna PedersonBoard Chair$0
Jeff SellnerBoard Member$0
Lindsi GishSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Minnestar

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$175,922
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$4,489
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$1,846
Total revenues$182,257

Form 990s for Minnestar

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-07990View PDF
2022-122023-09-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Rucker Family Charitable Trust
October 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
400 S 4th St 401
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
minnestar.org/ 
Phone
(612) 812-4299
IRS details
EIN
27-3903127
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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