4 Access Partners
4 ACCESS PARTNERS IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT ENTERPRENEURS IN THE FOOD MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY HAVE THE EXPERTISE, TRAINING, CAPITAL, AND SCALE NEEDED TO CREATE A SUCCESSFUL AND SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS MODEL. OUR GOAL IS TO SUPPORT UNDER REPRESENTED MEMBERS OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES, WITH A FOCUS ON WOMEN AND BIPOC-OWNEED RETAIL FOOD BUSINESSES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$636K
-26.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$50K
About 4 Access Partners
Based on IRS filings
4 Access Partners is a nonprofit organization, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $636K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $3K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $635,778 | $864,391 | $352,115 |
| Revenue | $74,269 | $624,868 | $383,345 |
| Expenses | $295,698 | $130,296 | $31,230 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,855 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northside Economic Opportunity Network ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NORTHSIDE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY NETWORK MINNEAPOLIS, MN | EQUIPMENT PURCHASES | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN MENDESH | CHAIR | 30 | — |
| PETER ERICKSON | VICE CHAIR | 15 | — |
| DAVE SCOTT | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| STEVE BAKKEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KRIS KOWALSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WARREN MCLEAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LEROY WEST | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is 4 Access Partners?
As of 2024, 4 Access Partners holds $636K in total assets with $74K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does 4 Access Partners operate?
4 Access Partners has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What size grants does 4 Access Partners award?
In 2024, 4 Access Partners awarded 1 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is 4 Access Partners's EIN?
4 Access Partners's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0556095. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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