Community Shares of Minnesota
THE MISSION OF COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA IS TO CREATE A FAIR, JUST AND EQUITABLE MINNESOTA. COMMUNITY SHARES OF MINNESOTA ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY: SUPPORTING COLLECTIVE ACTION TO ELIMINATE ROOT CAUSES OF INEQUALITY AND INJUSTICE; CONNECTING DONORS WITH A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO INVEST IN SOCIAL JUSTICE; AND EMPOWERING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CREATION OF A FAIR, JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY.
Financial Overview
From 2021 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$238K
-65.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$44K
-68.8% YoY
Grant Count
2
-83.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
+87.2% YoY
About Community Shares of Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Community Shares of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in LINO LAKES, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $238K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $44K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $238,205 | $687,838 |
| Revenue | $431,942 | $725,064 |
| Expenses | $632,813 | $859,158 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $342 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2021
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2021 grants, the largest include Planned Parenthood of Minnesotasouth Dakota ($28,879), Animal Humane Society of Golden Valleyminneapolis ($15,247).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF MINNESOTASOUTH DAKOTA SAINT PAUL, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $28,879 |
| ANIMAL HUMANE SOCIETY OF GOLDEN VALLEYMINNEAPOLIS GOLDEN VALLEY, MN | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,247 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
From 2021 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KARINA TAYLOR | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| TERESA LHOTKA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DOUG FRANZWA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| ANDREW BARNHOFT | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MELISSA MAHER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER STURTZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MAUREEN HARTUNG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $86,855 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Shares of Minnesota?
Community Shares of Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in LINO LAKES, MN. It holds $238K in total assets as of 2021.
How large is Community Shares of Minnesota?
As of 2021, Community Shares of Minnesota holds $238K in total assets with $432K in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $44K in 2021.
Where does Community Shares of Minnesota operate?
Community Shares of Minnesota has awarded grants in Minnesota, Virginia.
What size grants does Community Shares of Minnesota award?
In 2021, Community Shares of Minnesota awarded 2 grants totaling $44K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Community Shares of Minnesota's EIN?
Community Shares of Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1334642. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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