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Institute for Local Self Reliance INC

Public charity
DBA: % JOHN FARRELL
Community Development · MINNEAPOLIS, MN · EIN 23-7394104

About

To provide the conceptual framework, strategies, and information to aid the creation of ecologically-sound and economically equitable communities. The institute works with citizens, activists, policymakers and entrepreneurs to design systems, policies and industries that meet local or regional needs, to maximize local human, material, natural and financial resources; and to ensure that the benefits of these systems and resources accrue to ALL citizens.

In care of JOHN Farrell

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Community Development
Employees
40
Volunteers
7

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$4.1M
Expenses
$5.3M
Assets
$6.2M
Liabilities
$397K

Financial history

$5.6M$2.8M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $4.1M · Peak FY2022: $5.6M · Avg: $2.7M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$10K
Grants Given
INSTITUTE FOR LOCAL SELF RELIANCE INC
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Address

2720 E 22ND ST
Minneapolis, MN, 55406-131

Governance

Voting board members8
Independent members7
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
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