Citizens League
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Declining revenue
Citizens League is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 1953, with $768,838 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
400 Robert St N Ste 1820, Saint Paul, MN, 55101 EIN 41-0722696 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$769K
▼ 23.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$979K
Net assets
$425K
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.
D
—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 League— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · -27% 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 League: 5 mo reserves · -27% margin earns a D 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 League— 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 League: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 400 Robert St N Ste 1820, Saint Paul, MN, 55101
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $856K (FY2013) to $769K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $255KNet assets $425K
Operating margin
-27.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$679K
Total liabilities
$255K
Net assets
$425K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $768,838▼23.8% | $978,551▼7.8% | $424,708▼33.1% | $679,486▼24.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,008,688▲0.7% | $1,060,907▲12.4% | $634,421▼7.6% | $903,871▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,002,041▲4.6% | $944,096▼11.4% | $686,640▲9.2% | $974,362▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $958,282▼19.0% | $1,065,977▲14.0% | $628,695▼14.6% | $906,075▼3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,183,457▲44.1% | $934,810▼17.2% | $736,390▲51.0% | $938,119▲65.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $821,482▼40.9% | $1,128,550▼1.9% | $487,750▼38.6% | $566,712▼33.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,389,007▲48.3% | $1,149,849▲5.9% | $794,818▲43.0% | $849,405▲35.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $936,604▼24.0% | $1,085,830▲19.7% | $555,660▼21.2% | $627,734▼15.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,232,694▲17.3% | $907,025▲9.1% | $704,886▲85.9% | $742,019▲71.3% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,050,866▲27.4% | $831,416▼7.4% | $379,218▲137% | $433,267▲86.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $825,029▼3.6% | $898,165▼8.2% | $159,768▼31.4% | $231,961▼28.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $855,830 | $978,643▼9.2% | $232,904▼34.5% | $322,455▼37.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,078,331 | $355,717 | $512,143 | 990 |
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 · $1.2M total
45 grants to Citizens League totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $43,354 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2024 | $11,300 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $6,105 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for programs, operations, or other purposes | 2023 | $47,037 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $25,475 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $11,045 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2023 | $8,800 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2022 | $47,346 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $32,700 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, public affairs | 2022 | $26,250 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $19,013 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | General support | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $9,746 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants for multiple purposes | 2021 | $47,299 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, public affairs | 2021 | $36,800 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Citizens League a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Citizens League is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-0722696, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Citizens League's EIN?
- Citizens League's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-0722696.
- How much revenue does Citizens League report?
- Citizens League reported $768,838 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Citizens League have?
- CharityIndex grades Citizens League D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Citizens League (EIN 41-0722696) 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.