The East Side Freedom Library's mission is to inspire solidarity, advocate for justice and work toward equity for all. The library houses non-circulating research collections that appeal to interested general learners as well as scholars, with innovative databases and finding aids that make using the collections fun and vital. Story is a major theme of the ESFL, and the telling and gathering of stories, through formal interviews, workshops, and small-scale public performances, will allow local residents and interested publics to learn more about the work and residential histories of the East Side.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$606K
-23.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$32K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$32K
About East Side Freedom Library
Based on IRS filings
East Side Freedom Library is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $606K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $32K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $606,106 | $791,847 | $1,831,945 |
| Revenue | $578,430 | $526,523 | $743,529 |
| Expenses | $791,869 | $814,038 | $553,417 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,975 | $2,299 | $1,693 |
| 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
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saengmany Ratsabout | Executive Director | 40 | $111,596 |
| Andrea M Satter | Board President | 4 | — |
| Anh-Thu Pham | Board Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Michelle Filkins | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Becca Seidel | Board member | 1 | — |
| Isuru Herath | Board member | 1 | — |
| Jennings Mergenthal | Board member | 1 | — |
| Lisa Janette | Board member | 1 | — |
| Meixi Ng | Board member | 1 | — |
| Najah A Musse | Board member | 1 | — |
| Sangay Taythi | Board member | 1 | — |
| Sara Degner Riveros | Board member | 1 | — |
| Selena Moon | Board member | 1 | — |
| Wilt Hodges | Board member | 1 | — |
| Kate Driscoll Derickson | Board member | 1 | — |
| Jesse Phenow | Board member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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