Program areas at West Bank Business Association
District marketing - created an interactive district map and directory for thewestbank.org website. Through interviews with Business owners and residents, identified the need for storefront improvement program to improve the appearance of the district.
Policy - advocating for the district regarding land use policy including regarding the dania hall and lot a city-owned parcels. Created a dania hall taskforce involving neighborhood nonprofits, businesses and residents to begin planning for the dania hall parcel.strategic planning - created a new strategic plan for the organization to direct its activities and priorities.business technical assistance - provided over 550 hours of technical assistance to small businesses in minneapolis.
Safety - ran an ambassador program for the Business district, hiring local youth to clean and maintain the neighborhood and to provide wayfinding services. Ran four de-escalation trainings in the neighborhood for residents and businesses. Conducted four focus groups on safety with residents and businesses. Re-established in person neighborhood monthly safety meetings. Installed artist-made security screens on businesses targeted for theft and vandalism. Cleaned up and planted a vacant parcel to create usable green space for the community.
Who funds West Bank Business Association
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at West Bank Business Association
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Kj Starr | Executive Director | $26,888 | 2022-11-15 |
| Merrie Benasutti | Vice Chair | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Josh Schuder | Chair | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Susannah Dodge | Secretary / Vice President / Treasurer / Chair | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| Mason Butler | Secretary | $0 | 2021-12-31 |
| ...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for West Bank Business Association
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $168,142 | $211,992 | -20.7% |
| Program services | $15 | $2,400 | -99.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $5 | $358 | -98.6% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $15,724 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $168,162 | $230,474 | -27% |
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Data update history
July 15, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
June 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
April 13, 2022
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
MembershipsPartially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 1501 S 4th St
- Minneapolis, MN 55454
- Metro area
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- County
- Hennepin County, MN
- Website URL
- thewestbank.org/Â
- Phone
- (612) 470-7693
IRS details
- EIN
- 41-1694119
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990-EZ
- Year formed
- 1987
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S20: Community, Neighborhood Development, Improvement
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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