Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
Gmcc is an interfaith, multicultural nonprofit organization with a mission "uniting people of faith, serving people in need." we have a 117 year old history collaborating with communites to addressinequities and disparities throughout Minnesota through a variety of initiatives and services. Today, gmcc is an entrepreneurial organization that partners with communities most impacted by achallenge or opportunity to co-design and lead a response. We further justice with valuce-based youth, food and wellbeing programs
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,526,309
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,184,420
- +68.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $30,379
- +24.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,090,765
- +26.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches gives
- Giving fell 91% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $16K (2019) to $339K (2020). In 2023 it made 3 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Sanneh Foundation Conway Park St. Paul, MN | FOOD | $14,487 |
| Christian Cupboard Emergency Food Shelf Oakdale, MN | FOOD | $8,972 |
| Rural Renewable Energy Alliance Backus, MN | FOOD | $8,000 |
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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 | $2,526,309 | $2,184,420 | $2,090,765 | — | — | $30,379 |
| 2023 | $2,612,692 | $1,293,979 | $1,653,587 | $31,459 | 3 | $24,413 |
| 2022 | $3,066,823 | $1,437,450 | $1,650,651 | $33,920 | 4 | $4,206 |
| 2021 | $2,903,573 | $2,161,582 | $1,561,205 | $85,920 | 6 | $736 |
| 2020 | $2,310,439 | $2,753,106 | $2,654,395 | $338,520 | 22 | $5,826 |
| 2019 | $2,368,258 | $1,074,231 | $1,323,522 | $15,802 | 2 | $15,030 |
About Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
Based on IRS filings
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches is a public charity focused on religion, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches is led by Adrienne Dorn, President & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adrienne Dorn
President & Executive Director
Executive Director → President & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
45 hrs/week
$97K (2019) → $165K (2024)
Bruce Ensrud
Chair
Board Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Peterson
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dominique Battle
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Greiner
Director
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andres Flores
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kay Adam
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nafisa Mohamed
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Contreraz
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Batalska
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
$21K (2024)
Heather Riddle
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erin Rupp
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Schuyler Troy
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: John M. Ratelle (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Richard Howard (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: William B. Maclean (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Don Flower (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: E. Selemon Asfaw (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Fardosa Hassan (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Henriette Ngo Bissoy (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jack Duffy (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Nerita Hughes (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Hassan Masroujeh (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ron Harris (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Troy Schuyler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Awale Osman (2019–2021) — Former Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $165K, to Adrienne Dorn (President/Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches
How large is Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches?
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.2M.
What is Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches?
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches is a public charity focused on religion, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches operate?
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches has awarded grants in Alabama, Minnesota.
What is Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches's EIN?
Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0693933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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