Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers (MCCD) is a public charity based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It works across Minnesota on community development, small-business support, lending, shared ownership, leadership development, and policy advocacy, with an emphasis on expanding economic opportunity for people and places historically excluded from resources.
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers at a glance
In short: Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers gave $710K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $142K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $710,387
- +176.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $142,077
- +121.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,787
- Total assets
- $14,772,622
- -2.3% 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.
How to apply to Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
- Contact
Mailing address: 3137 Chicago Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Phone: (612) 789-7337
Website: https://mccdmn.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
Who Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Advocate Care Solutions ($162K). Together the top 5 received $710K.
Grant Size Distribution
1,716 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,709 grants of 1,716 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MCCD describes its consortium and community development work as statewide in Minnesota. Its Open to Business small-business advising program operates across the seven-county Twin Cities metro area, serving Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and 141 suburban communities. All five recipients listed in its 2024 filing are in Minnesota.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $257K (2023) to $11.9M (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $710K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocate Care Solutions Columbia Heights, MN | DHS Grant | $162,400 |
| Creative Village Connections Brooklyn Park, MN | DHS Grant | $162,400 |
| Minnesota Drivers Cooperative Bloomington, MN | DHS Grant | $150,787 |
| Minnesota Lifestyle Solutions St Cloud, MN | DHS Grant | $117,400 |
| Twin Cities Impact Cooperative Minneapolis, MN | DHS Grant | $117,400 |
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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 | $14,772,622 | $4,628,278 | $3,769,252 | $710,387 | 5 | $82,925 |
| 2023 | $15,118,278 | $3,021,353 | $2,891,616 | $257,000 | 4 | $30,686 |
| 2022 | $15,001,611 | $5,078,313 | $3,937,490 | $569,600 | 53 | $3,073 |
| 2021 | $14,565,346 | $14,747,823 | $13,028,371 | $8,972,061 | 684 | $1,306 |
| 2020 | $13,157,511 | $17,146,752 | $17,068,157 | $11,878,700 | 970 | $4,060 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
MCCD’s stated mission is to expand economic prosperity by investing in and stewarding community development resources. Its work includes business support and lending, shared ownership, leadership development, and policy advocacy related to housing, small businesses, and community wealth.
MCCD’s 2024 filing describes grants connected to direct-care cooperatives. The filing says the Minnesota Department of Human Services contract supports recruitment and assistance for direct support professionals developing or modifying business plans and sustaining employee-owned cooperatives. The filing describes the purpose as supporting higher wages, benefits, and retention through self-employment. Among the 2024 recipients, Creative Village Connections describes itself as supporting people with disabilities and their families; Minnesota Drivers Cooperative describes its work as providing accessible transportation; and Twin Cities Impact Cooperative describes its work as providing direct support services. These are recipient descriptions, not stated missions of MCCD.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MCCD reported five grants totaling $710,387. Awards ranged from $117,400 to $162,400, with a median of $150,787. The listed grants were:
The filing connects the DHS grants to support for direct-care employee-owned cooperatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gunnar Carlson as chair, Will Delaney as vice chair, Jim Erchul as treasurer, and Nasibu Sareva as secretary. Directors listed are Jeru Gobeze, Perla Mayo, Anisha Murphy, Mandy Pant, Asalesol Young, and Laura Zabel.
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers is led by Elena Gaarder, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elena Gaarder
Chief Executive Officer
CEO → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$93K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Gunnar Carlson
Chair
Director → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Hilsabeck
Director of Small Business Development
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $125K (2024)
Laura Zabel
Director
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2021
Board Chair → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Asalesol Young
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Perla Mayo
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anisha Murphy
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeru Gobeze
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Pant
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trish Deanda
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Finance & Oper → CFO, 2022
CFO → Chief Financial Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $145K (2024)
Jim Erchul
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nasibu Sareva
Secretary
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Delaney
Vice Chair
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Kathy Wetzel-Mastel (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Warren McLean (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mikeya Griffen (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Wilson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gene Gelgelu (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jeff Washburne (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Chad Schwitters (2020) — Director
- Former: Elaine Wyatt (2020) — Director
- Former: Jim Roth (2020) — Former CEO
- Former: Karen Reid (2020) — Director
- Former: Lee Hall (2020) — Former COO
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 $164K, to Elena Gaarder (Chief Executive Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers
How much does Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers give each year?
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers gave $710K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $257K across 4 grants.
What is Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers's typical grant size?
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers's median grant in 2024 was $150,787, and its average grant was $142,077, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers give grants?
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "DHS Grant" (5 grants).
Who are Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers's largest grantees?
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers's largest 2024 grantees include Advocate Care Solutions ($162,400), Creative Village Connections ($162,400) and Minnesota Drivers Cooperative ($150,787), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers?
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers reported $14.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.6M.
What does Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers fund?
MCCD’s stated mission is to expand economic prosperity by investing in and stewarding community development resources. Its work includes business support and lending, shared ownership, leadership development, and policy advocacy related to housing, small businesses, and community wealth. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers?
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check mccdmn.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers's EIN?
Metropolitan Consortium of Community Developers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1658654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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