Growth & Justice
To develop and advocate for public policy that makes Minnesota's economy more prosperous and fair for all Minnesotans.
Growth & Justice at a glance
- Total assets
- $105,540
- -46.5% vs 2020
- Revenue (2021)
- $200,347
- -36.1% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $322,323
- -11.6% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Growth & Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Black Tech Guy LLC Saint Paul, MN | To create a technology platform for the education program another organization administered. | $8,100 |
| OneMN Minneapolis, MN | To coordinate the Better Community Fellowship program. | $6,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $105,540 | $200,347 | $322,323 | — | — |
| 2020 | $197,431 | $313,320 | $364,528 | $14,100 | 2 |
About Growth & Justice
Based on IRS filings
Growth & Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on public and societal benefit, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $106K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Growth & Justice is led by Jane E Leonard, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jane E Leonard
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $107K (2021)
David Fisher
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bud Hayden
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Swaggert
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erik Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Lindsey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Ziegler
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis Porter III
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mario Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pete Swenson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Peterson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cornelius Gilbert
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Salaam
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sue Hakes
Director
New on the 2021 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fawn Bernhardt-Norvell
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tane Danger
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Buck Humphrey (2020) — Director
- Former: Lee Lynch (2020) — Director
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 $107K, to Jane E Leonard (President).
Frequently asked questions about Growth & Justice
How large is Growth & Justice?
Growth & Justice reported $106K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $200K.
What is Growth & Justice?
Growth & Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on public and societal benefit, based in Saint Paul, MN. It holds $106K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Growth & Justice operate?
Growth & Justice has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Growth & Justice's EIN?
Growth & Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4209510. 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
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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