Vibrant & Safe Downtown
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Declining revenue
Vibrant & Safe Downtown is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, registered in 2007, with $939,277 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
81 S 9th St Ste 260, Minneapolis, MN, 55402 EIN 20-5357228 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$939K
▼ 47.4% vs prior year
Crime & Legal median: $309K
Expenses (FY2024)
$948K
Net assets
$60K
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.
C+
—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 Vibrant & Safe Downtown— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -1% 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 Vibrant & Safe Downtown: 1 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a C+ 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 Vibrant & Safe Downtown— 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 Vibrant & Safe Downtown: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 81 S 9th St Ste 260, Minneapolis, MN, 55402
- City
- Minneapolis
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Crime & Legal-Related
- Subcategory
- Crime Prevention
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $126K (FY2010) to $939K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $121KNet assets $60K
Operating margin
-0.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$181K
Total liabilities
$121K
Net assets
$60K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $939,277▼47.4% | $947,797▼48.9% | $59,934▼12.4% | $180,743▲133% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,787,098▲418% | $1,855,335▲379% | $68,454▼49.9% | $77,602▼46.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $345,218▼81.4% | $387,500▼80.5% | $136,692▼23.6% | $144,104▼65.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,856,515▲251% | $1,982,818▲595% | $178,974▼41.4% | $420,929▲33.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $528,664▼18.6% | $285,442▼61.5% | $305,277▲392% | $315,386▲68.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $649,595▲34.2% | $741,712▲45.5% | $62,055▼59.7% | $187,501▼7.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $484,150▲9.7% | $509,610▲43.4% | $154,172▲22.0% | $203,079▲40.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $441,363▲45.0% | $355,479▲9.9% | $126,340▲212% | $144,554▲219% | 990 |
| 2015 | $304,468▲55.3% | $323,585▲104% | $40,456▼32.1% | $45,284▼55.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $196,038▲47.9% | $158,398▲3.7% | $59,573▲172% | $101,803▲342% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $132,570▲7.5% | $152,761▲11.5% | $21,933▼47.9% | $23,016▼61.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $123,300▲27.1% | $136,992▲53.7% | $42,124▼24.5% | $59,401▲6.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $96,993▼23.0% | $89,157▲16.0% | $55,816▲16.3% | $55,878▼12.1% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $125,904 | $76,887 | $47,980 | $63,562 | 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 · $405K total
3 grants to Vibrant & Safe Downtown totaling $405K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Donor-advised, public affairs/society benefit | 2023 | $350,000 |
| Minneapolis Foundation | Homeless initiatives | 2018 | $10,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Vibrant & Safe Downtown a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Vibrant & Safe Downtown is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5357228, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Vibrant & Safe Downtown's EIN?
- Vibrant & Safe Downtown's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5357228.
- How much revenue does Vibrant & Safe Downtown report?
- Vibrant & Safe Downtown reported $939,277 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Vibrant & Safe Downtown have?
- CharityIndex grades Vibrant & Safe Downtown C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Vibrant & Safe Downtown (EIN 20-5357228) 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.