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.
4 Access Partners at a glance
In short: 4 Access Partners gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $50K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $50,000
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $635,778
- -26.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who 4 Access Partners funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northside Economic Opportunity Network ($50K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $50K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northside Economic Opportunity Network Minneapolis, MN | Equipment Purchases | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $635,778 | $74,269 | $295,698 | $50,000 | 1 | $2,855 |
| 2023 | $864,391 | $624,868 | $130,296 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $352,115 | $383,345 | $31,230 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
About 4 Access Partners
Based on IRS filings
4 Access Partners is a public charity, 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 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
4 Access Partners is led by John Mendesh, Chair since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Mendesh
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kris Kowalski
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leroy West
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Bakken
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren McLean
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Erickson
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Scott
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about 4 Access Partners
How much does 4 Access Partners give each year?
4 Access Partners gave $50K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is 4 Access Partners?
4 Access Partners reported $636K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $74K.
Where does 4 Access Partners operate?
4 Access Partners has awarded grants in Minnesota.
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.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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