Citizens For A Safer Minnesota
501(c)(4)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Citizens For A Safer Minnesota is a 501(c)(4) organization based in Plymouth, Minnesota, registered in 1991, with $206,508 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
3500 Vicksburg Ln N Ste 400 Pmb 128, Plymouth, MN, 55447 EIN 41-1685834 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$207K
▲ 79.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$75K
Net assets
$137K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Citizens For A Safer Minnesota— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating22 mo reserves · +64% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Citizens For A Safer Minnesota: 22 mo reserves · +64% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Citizens For A Safer Minnesota— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Citizens For A Safer Minnesota: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $115K (FY2020) to $207K (FY2023) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $8,896Net assets $137K
Operating margin
63.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$146K
Total liabilities
$8,896
Net assets
$137K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $206,508▲79.2% | $74,662▼32.1% | $136,691▲291% | $145,587▲252% | 990 |
| 2020 | $115,253 | $109,902 | $34,980 | $41,398 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $250K total
3 grants to Citizens For A Safer Minnesota totaling $250K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Global Impact | Grant award | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2019 | $100,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizens For A Safer Minnesota a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizens For A Safer Minnesota is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1685834, based in Plymouth, Minnesota.
- What is Citizens For A Safer Minnesota's EIN?
- Citizens For A Safer Minnesota's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1685834.
- How much revenue does Citizens For A Safer Minnesota report?
- Citizens For A Safer Minnesota reported $206,508 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizens For A Safer Minnesota have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizens For A Safer Minnesota B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizens For A Safer Minnesota (EIN 41-1685834) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.