WIN Minnesota educates and informs Minnesota residents about the positions of public officials and candidates for office on issues related to health care, the environment, economic justice, and human rights.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$687K
+1007.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+1230.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
+133.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$171K
+470.0% YoY
About Win Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Win Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $687K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $687,106 | $62,061 | $482,075 |
| Revenue | $2,530,129 | $277,750 | $4,355,260 |
| Expenses | $1,917,083 | $699,890 | $5,101,392 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alliance for a Better Minnesota ($600,000), Working America ($285,000), America Votes ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance for a Better Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | Operations | $600,000 |
| America Votes Washington, DC | Operations | $150,000 |
| Civic Ark Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $10,000 |
| Legacy Coordination Network Advocat Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $30,000 |
| Minnesota Voice Saint Paul, MN | Operations | $2,000 |
| Minnesota Youth Collective Saint Paul, MN | Operations | $120,000 |
| Working America Minneapolis, MN | Operations | $285,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denise Cardinal | Executive Director | 45 | $146,144 |
| Carrie Lucking | Director | 1 | — |
| Alida Messinger | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Blodgett | Chair | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Win Minnesota?
Win Minnesota is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. It holds $687K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Win Minnesota?
As of 2024, Win Minnesota holds $687K in total assets with $2.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M in 2024.
Where does Win Minnesota operate?
Win Minnesota has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Minnesota.
What size grants does Win Minnesota award?
In 2024, Win Minnesota awarded 7 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $171K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Win Minnesota's EIN?
Win Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3238362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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