The Germanic-american Institute
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
The Germanic-american Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, registered in 1994, with $2,105,622 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
301 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55102 EIN 41-6025383 Since 1994
Revenue (FY2024)
$2.1M
▲ 23.5% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.9M
Net assets
$1.1M
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 The Germanic-american Institute— 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 rating7 mo reserves · +11% 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 The Germanic-american Institute: 7 mo reserves · +11% 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 The Germanic-american Institute— 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 The Germanic-american Institute: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 301 Summit Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55102
- City
- Saint Paul
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Arts & Cultural Organizations
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $970K (FY2014) to $2.1M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $257KNet assets $1.1M
Operating margin
11.1%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.3M
Total liabilities
$257K
Net assets
$1.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,105,622▲23.5% | $1,872,311▲7.8% | $1,091,690▲29.7% | $1,348,744▲27.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,704,720▲11.5% | $1,736,699▲13.3% | $841,708▲0.9% | $1,060,385▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,529,014▲4.2% | $1,532,695▲1.3% | $834,122▲3.3% | $1,010,733▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,467,088▲2.8% | $1,513,302▲19.6% | $807,432▼8.6% | $1,003,743▼5.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,427,770▼1.4% | $1,265,022▲0.3% | $883,064▲28.5% | $1,066,220▲24.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,447,918▲10.9% | $1,261,809▼0.2% | $687,101▲37.9% | $853,797▲16.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,305,073▲5.2% | $1,263,729▲6.6% | $498,242▲11.0% | $730,286▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,240,398▲12.3% | $1,185,773▲20.5% | $448,696▲14.8% | $660,455▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,104,587▲32.0% | $983,847▲21.4% | $390,774▲47.0% | $611,790▲49.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $836,701▼13.8% | $810,579▼16.6% | $265,781▲12.3% | $410,305▼4.7% | 990 |
| 2014 | $970,257 | $971,407 | $236,657 | $430,353 | 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 · $1.4M total
19 grants to The Germanic-american Institute totaling $1.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, arts, culture, humanities | 2024 | $300,250 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, arts- culture- humanities | 2023 | $101,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $8,360 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, arts & culture | 2022 | $130,250 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,875 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $5,085 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-recommended, arts & culture | 2021 | $200,250 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2021 | $5,052 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | General operating support | 2020 | $100,000 |
| Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota | General operating | 2020 | $15,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2020 | $6,933 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | 2020 annual fund | 2019 | $100,000 |
| Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation | Multiple grants | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | The annual fund in honor of ted taylor | 2018 | $100,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Germanic-american Institute a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Germanic-american Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-6025383, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Germanic-american Institute's EIN?
- The Germanic-american Institute's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-6025383.
- How much revenue does The Germanic-american Institute report?
- The Germanic-american Institute reported $2,105,622 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Germanic-american Institute have?
- CharityIndex grades The Germanic-american Institute B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Germanic-american Institute (EIN 41-6025383) 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.