Minnesota Student Association
The Minnesota Student Association doing business as Undergraduate Student Government USG works as the voice of the undergraduate student body by shaping University policy working with university administrators and the Board of Regents and engaging with legislators at every level of government. We advocate for undergraduate students at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities by listening to students needs and concerns and committing to advocacy works that addresses these needs.
Minnesota Student Association at a glance
In short: Minnesota Student Association gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,238
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,238
- Median grant
- $9,238
- Total assets
- $120,313
- +131.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Minnesota Student Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Student Groups at UMN ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Groups at UMN Minneapolis, MN | These are grants provided to various student organizations at UMNTC. The grants are used to help student groups fund their event. These events are mainly regarding academic success culture and social activities. Events that are given grants often reach between 50 to 100 students. These small grants are given to groups of students who have events that further our org.s purpose and can go up to 400 dollars each. | $9,238 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $120,313 | $223,555 | $155,320 | $9,238 | 1 | $447 |
| 2024 | $52,078 | $155,805 | $157,178 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $50,451 | $148,912 | $148,323 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $49,862 | $120,814 | $148,487 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $77,527 | $123,818 | $150,230 | — | — | — |
About Minnesota Student Association
Based on IRS filings
Minnesota Student Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $120K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $447.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Minnesota Student Association is led by Rahma Ali, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); all 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Rahma Ali
President
Ranking Voting Member → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $6K (2025)
Joslyn Blass
Executive Director of Gla
Gla Director → Executive Director of Gla, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
$1K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Ashlee X Ramirez
Executive Director of Communications
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Mariam Hassan
Chief of Staff to the President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Niel Drabek
Executive Director of Affairs
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Clara Junemann
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$6K (2025)
Ethan Del Val Perez
CFO
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Fatima Aden
Speaker of Forum
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
Jacob Hong
Human Resources
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$2K (2025)
James Cook
Chief of Staff to the Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
$3K (2025)
Former officers (31)
- Former: Mina Zhang (2023–2024) — Communications Director
- Former: Andrew Larson (2024) — Speaker of Forum
- Former: Brynn Hirsch (2024) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Michela Miller (2024) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Sara Davis (2024) — President
- Former: Sumaya Mohamed (2024) — CFO
- Former: Alexander Wimmer (2022–2023) — Speaker of Forum
- Former: Carter Yost (2022–2023) — Government & Legislative Affairs Director
- Former: Emma Lookner (2022–2023) — Ranking at Large Representative
- Former: Flora Yang (2022–2023) — President
- Former: Maddie Beglinger (2023) — Chief of Staff to Vice President
- Former: Sanjana Pattanaik (2023) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Shashank Murali (2023) — Chief of Staff to President
- Former: Zeke Jackson (2023) — Vice President
- Former: Gurtaran Johal (2021–2022) — Representative to the Board of Regents
- Former: Abdulaziz Mohamed (2022) — President
- Former: Grace Johnson (2022) — Government & Legislative Affairs Director
- Former: Nathan Burkholder (2022) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Ruwayda Bashir (2022) — Chief of Staff to President
- Former: Samiat Ajibola (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Amy Ma (2021) — President
- Former: Andrew Knuppel (2021) — Ranking at Large Representative
- Former: Bri Sislo Schutta (2021) — Government & Legislative Affairs Director
- Former: Daniel Akah (2021) — Chief of Staff to the Vice President
- Former: Jack Flom (2021) — Rep to the Sscc
- Former: Jael Kerandi (2021) — Representative to the Board of Regents
- Former: Lauren Meyers (2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Morgan McElroy (2021) — Ranking Voting Member
- Former: Sakshi Aul (2021) — Chief of Staff to the President
- Former: Shelby Jacobson (2021) — Communications Director
- Former: Sophrania Cheung (2021) — Cive President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $6K, to Joslyn Blass (Executive Director of GLA). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Student Association
How much does Minnesota Student Association give each year?
Minnesota Student Association gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Minnesota Student Association?
Minnesota Student Association reported $120K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $224K.
What is Minnesota Student Association?
Minnesota Student Association is a public charity focused on Education, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $120K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Minnesota Student Association operate?
Minnesota Student Association has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Minnesota Student Association's EIN?
Minnesota Student Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0711599. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 16, 2024)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
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