EIN 27-3903127

Minnestar

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
1
Year formed
2010
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Minnestar builds, nurtures, and engages those interested in technology through meaningful connection. It brings together the Minnesota technology community, promotes connections, and helps the technology community learn from each other. Its mission is to infuse Minnesota with a thriving technology environment.
Also known as...
Minne
Total revenues
$283,969
2022
Total expenses
$277,478
2022
Total assets
$428,763
2022
Num. employees
1
2022

Program areas at Minnestar

Minnestar helps to infuse Minnesota with a thriving technology environment. Minnestar brings together the Minnesota technology community, promoting connections and helping the technology community learn from each other. We exist to build, nurture, and engage those interested in technology through meaningful connection.2022 saw a return to in person events for the organization. The organization continued to innovate amidst the changing landscape, with a safe and thoughtful return to in person and hybrid events. We held 19 events, including one (1) large all day conference, three (3) technology demo events, two (2) job fairs, eight (8) ask an expert virtual events, and a handful of smaller events convening the community around mutual interests.our events remain the go-to events showcasing technology and innovation in our community. We had 4,758 people register for our events in 2022. Our events are attended by individuals of all areas of the tech ecosystem, from developers to entrepreneurs, vc investors to students. We aim to provide a high quality platform to showcase innovation in our tech community, while bringing people together to catalyze, grow and support a thriving tech community for all.

Who funds Minnestar

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Amy and Chip Pearson Family FoundationEntreprenuership$5,000
Rucker Family Charitable TrustCharitable Donation$5,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$14

Personnel at Minnestar

NameTitleCompensation
Maria PloesslBoard Member$105,523
Maria Ploessl CloseFirst Executive Director
Jenna PedersonBoard Chair$0
Antoinette SmithBoard Member$0
Lindsi GishSecretary$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Minnestar

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$282,140
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$31
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,798
Total revenues$283,969

Form 990s for Minnestar

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-09-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-01-14990View PDF
...and 7 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Rucker Family Charitable Trust
October 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Amy and Chip Pearson Family Foundation
July 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 6, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Science and technologyEducationBusiness and industry
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
400 S 4th St 401
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Website URL
minnestar.org/ 
Phone
(612) 860-8234
IRS details
EIN
27-3903127
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2010
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S40: Business and Industry
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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