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
Personnel at Minnestar
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Maria Ploessl | Board Member | $105,523 | 2023-02-01 |
Maria Ploessl Close | First Executive Director | | 2023-02-01 |
Jenna Pederson | Board Chair | $0 | 2023-09-14 |
Antoinette Smith | Board Member | $0 | 2023-02-01 |
Lindsi Gish | Secretary | $0 | 2022-12-31 |
...and 2 more key personnel |
Financials for Minnestar
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $282,140 | $257,001 | 9.8% |
Program services | $0 | $0 | - |
Investment income and dividends | $31 | $31 | - |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $1,798 | $116 | 1450% |
Total revenues | $283,969 | $257,148 | 10.4% |
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Minnesota Indigenous Business Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $369,689 |
Tri-Valley Nonprofit Alliance | 501(c)(3) | Livermore, CA | $479,746 |
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Data update history
October 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
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/Â
- 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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