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Propel Nonprofits

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990
DBA: % KATE BARR
Foundations · MINNEAPOLIS, MN · EIN 41-1916337

About

The mission of propel nonprofits is to FUEL the impact and effectiveness of nonprofits with guidance, expertise, and capital. Propel nonprofits provides loans to nonprofits for facilities and working capital. We train nonprofit staff and boards to understand and build financial health, clear strategy, and strong governance practices. We provide expert knowledge, guidance, and insight for nonprofits about governance, planning, financial strategy, and sustainability. We consult and guide on strategy, organizational structure and financial plans, strategic alliances, and governance. We offer nonprofit accounting services and financial systems review. We provide fiscal sponsorship and support for emerging organizations and collaborations.

In care of KATE BARR

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Foundations
Employees
39
Volunteers
28

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-03-31
Revenue
$23.0M
Expenses
$12.6M
Assets
$61.7M
Liabilities
$34.6M

Financial history

$23.0M$11.5M$0
171819202122232425
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $23.0M · Avg: $11.7M

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
$53K
Grants Given
$60K
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Address

1 SE Main ST STE 600
Minneapolis, MN, 55414-103

Governance

Voting board members16
Independent members16
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Public records
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Full 990 PDFs going back to 2001, plus parsed financial extracts. The easiest place to read actual filings.
IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search
IRS-side authoritative source. Confirms current exempt status and pulls the latest determination letter.
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