Isaiah
Isaiah is a state-wide coalition of congregations and allies. We are a vehicle for people of faith to work for racial and economic justice in Minnesota.
Isaiah at a glance
In short: Isaiah gave $8.8M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8.8M), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,753,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $8,753,000
- Median grant
- $8,753,000
- Total assets
- $4,271,549
- -60.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Isaiah funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation ($8.8M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation St. Paul, MN | Endowment Fund | $8,753,000 |
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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 | $4,271,549 | $6,886,949 | $13,142,600 | $8,753,000 | 1 | $195,969 |
| 2023 | $10,838,678 | $8,705,859 | $5,547,860 | — | — | $29,346 |
| 2022 | $7,670,294 | $4,386,778 | $4,971,026 | — | — | $25,705 |
| 2021 | $8,070,299 | $3,505,026 | $3,529,325 | — | — | $23,573 |
| 2020 | $7,818,010 | $3,702,520 | $3,175,168 | — | — | $51,091 |
About Isaiah
Based on IRS filings
Isaiah is a public charity focused on religion, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8.8M. Net investment income was $196K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Isaiah is led by Alexa Horwart, Co-Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alexa Horwart
Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
60.2 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Janae Bates
Co-Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
58.4 hrs/week
$97K (2024)
Pr James Alberts
President
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ahmed Anshur
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Julia Gibson Reeves
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debra Messenger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karin Swenson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Fure-Slocum
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christian Ray
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fatumo Ukash
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hannah Merrill
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Loyace Foreman
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Scheie
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Iman Asad Zanan
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Oby Ballinger
Secretary
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Doran Schrantz (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kathleen Doran-Northon (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Pastor James Alberts (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Brian Kao (2021–2023) — Operations Director
- Former: Marlys Nygren (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Adam Whitten (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Anita Alexander (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Donald Crumbley (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jameiya Bolin-Johnson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kim Houle (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael Resman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Rocio Cordova (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Maria Huerta (2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Watkins (2020) — Operations Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $100K, to Alexa Horwart (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Isaiah
How much does Isaiah give each year?
Isaiah gave $8.8M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Isaiah?
Isaiah reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.9M.
What is Isaiah?
Isaiah is a public charity focused on religion, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Isaiah operate?
Isaiah has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Isaiah's EIN?
Isaiah's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1957358. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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