Minnesota Metro North Tourism
Minnesota Metro North Tourism is a public charity based in Fridley, Minnesota. It operates as Twin Cities Gateway, a regional destination-marketing organization whose stated mission is to inspire visitors to discover Gateway communities and support their economic growth and vitality.
Minnesota Metro North Tourism at a glance
In short: Minnesota Metro North Tourism gave $165K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Minnesota. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,105
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,511
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,920
- Total assets
- $667,394
- -25.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Minnesota Metro North Tourism
- Contact
Mailing address: 7071 University Ave Ne, Fridley, MN 55432
Phone: (612) 269-0441
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Minnesota Metro North Tourism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was City of Coon Rapids ($27K). Together the top 10 received $165K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing lists grants exclusively to Minnesota recipients. The ten city grantees were Anoka, Arden Hills, Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Ham Lake, Lino Lakes, Mounds View, New Brighton, and Shoreview. The organization’s website describes the Twin Cities Gateway as a collection of communities north of Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Minnesota Metro North Tourism open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $165K (2024). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $165K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Coon Rapids Coon Rapids, MN | Promo of Local Event | $27,210 |
| City of Shoreview Shoreview, MN | Promo of Local Event | $24,690 |
| City of Blaine Blaine, MN | Promo of Local Event | $21,960 |
| City of Arden Hills Arden Hills, MN | Promo of Local Event | $18,390 |
| City of Fridley Fridley, MN | Promo of Local Event | $17,655 |
| City of New Brighton New Brighton, MN | Promo of Local Event | $16,185 |
| City of Lino Lakes Lino Lakes, MN | Promo of Local Event | $12,825 |
| City of Mounds View Mounds View, MN | Promo of Local Event | $10,620 |
| City of Ham Lake Ham Lake, MN | Promo of Local Event | $8,100 |
| City of Anoka Anoka, MN | Promo of Local Event | $7,470 |
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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 | $667,394 | $1,218,145 | $1,453,728 | $165,105 | 10 | $469 |
| 2023 | $894,739 | $1,208,112 | $1,240,778 | $152,510 | 10 | $475 |
| 2022 | $900,562 | $1,255,582 | $999,319 | $94,570 | 8 | $317 |
| 2021 | $686,848 | $840,059 | $713,177 | $31,500 | Total only | $270 |
| 2020 | $480,260 | $587,446 | $530,807 | $3,000 | Total only | $460 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s mission is to inspire visitors to discover the vibrant Twin Cities Gateway communities to enhance economic growth and vitality. Its 2024 filing describes advertising and promotion of member cities through print and online media, sports marketing with the National Sports Center in Blaine, and promotion of meeting and conference resources in member cities.
The filing says grants are available to nonprofit organizations and public entities for events and activities that increase visitation and affect more than one member city. It also describes community festival and event grants to member cities to promote events and increase attendance. The 2024 grants went to cities for local-event promotion.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization gave 10 grants totaling $165,105. Grants ranged from $7,470 to $27,210, with a median of $16,920. The filing describes the awards as community festival and event grants for local promotion.
The largest awards were $27,210 to the City of Coon Rapids, $24,690 to the City of Shoreview, $21,960 to the City of Blaine, $18,390 to the City of Arden Hills, and $17,655 to the City of Fridley. The other recipients were the cities of New Brighton ($16,185), Lino Lakes ($12,825), Mounds View ($10,620), Ham Lake ($8,100), and Anoka ($7,470).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter Turok as chair, Jerry Koch as vice chair, Gary Meehlhause as treasurer, and Jennifer Fink as secretary. Directors listed on that filing are Faheem Amini, Chris Mickman, Rebecca Dale, Jeff Weaver, David Grant, and John Connelly.
The organization’s website identifies Al Stauffacher as President/CEO and says he became Executive Director in 2021.
Minnesota Metro North Tourism is led by Peter Turok, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 20 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter Turok
Chair
President → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Mickman
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Olson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Faheem Amini
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Forogh Amini
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matt Stemwedel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Dale
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Eisenbeisz
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Cotton
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Grell
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Weaver
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Grant
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wally Wysopal
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Godbe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Connelly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Higgins
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terra Fleming
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Meehlhause
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fink
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Koch
Vice Chair
Vice President → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Julie Jeppson (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John Foss (2023) — Director
- Former: Mary T. Tjosvold (2023) — Director
- Former: Shua Vang (2023) — Director
- Former: Martin Larson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Luke Cardona (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Revering (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Terry Schwerm (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Greg Lee (2020) — Director
- Former: Todd Roy (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Metro North Tourism
How much does Minnesota Metro North Tourism give each year?
Minnesota Metro North Tourism gave $165K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $153K across 10 grants.
What is Minnesota Metro North Tourism's typical grant size?
Minnesota Metro North Tourism's median grant in 2024 was $16,920, and its average grant was $16,511, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Minnesota Metro North Tourism give grants?
Minnesota Metro North Tourism gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Minnesota Metro North Tourism give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Minnesota Metro North Tourism's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Promo of Local Event" (10 grants).
Who are Minnesota Metro North Tourism's largest grantees?
Minnesota Metro North Tourism's largest 2024 grantees include City of Coon Rapids ($27,210), City of Shoreview ($24,690) and City of Blaine ($21,960), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 45% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Minnesota Metro North Tourism?
Minnesota Metro North Tourism reported $667K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What does Minnesota Metro North Tourism fund?
The organization’s mission is to inspire visitors to discover the vibrant Twin Cities Gateway communities to enhance economic growth and vitality. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Minnesota Metro North Tourism?
Minnesota Metro North Tourism has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Minnesota Metro North Tourism's EIN?
Minnesota Metro North Tourism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1447513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 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 May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- 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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