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.
Community Shares of Minnesota at a glance
In short: Community Shares of Minnesota gave $44K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $22K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $44,126
- -68.8% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -83.3% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $22,063
- +87.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $22,063
- Total assets
- $238,205
- -65.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Community Shares of Minnesota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Planned Parenthood of Minnesotasouth Dakota ($29K). Together the top 2 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $141K (2020). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $238,205 | $431,942 | $632,813 | $44,126 | 2 | — |
| 2020 | $687,838 | $725,064 | $859,158 | $141,418 | 12 | $342 |
About Community Shares of Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Community Shares of Minnesota is a public charity 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Community Shares of Minnesota is led by Maureen Hartung, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Maureen Hartung
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $87K (2021)
Karina Taylor
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Barnhoft
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Franzwa
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Sturtz
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Maher
Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Lhotka
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Tina Ewing (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $87K, to Maureen Hartung (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Community Shares of Minnesota
How much does Community Shares of Minnesota give each year?
Community Shares of Minnesota gave $44K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it gave $141K across 12 grants.
How large is Community Shares of Minnesota?
Community Shares of Minnesota reported $238K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $432K.
What is Community Shares of Minnesota?
Community Shares of Minnesota is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Lino Lakes, MN. It holds $238K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Community Shares of Minnesota operate?
Community Shares of Minnesota has awarded grants in Minnesota, Virginia.
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.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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