Sprout Mn
Growers, eaters, creatives and economic developers together established sprout in 2012. With a mission to connect and strengthen the local food system as a regional asset, this community …
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A resilient community connecting food, art, and people. Indoor Marketplace, Licensed Kitchen, Wholesale Food Hub.
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Mission
Growers, eaters, creatives and economic developers together established sprout in 2012. With a mission to connect and strengthen the local food system as a regional asset, this community continues to grow and contribute to our collective story of a vibrant and resilient central minnesota. We believe that food, art and culture are core and integrated in the promotion of health, sustainability and vitality. Sprout works to connect these elements in ways that increase healthy food access, encourage entrepreneurship, and cultivate creativity.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Sprout Mn has a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 87% of the 133,127 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
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- disclosed leadership
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- a contact email
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySprout Mn is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Little Falls, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 461953536. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $605K in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sprout Mn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 461953536. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Sprout Mn has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Sprout Mn is located in Little Falls, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sprout Mn has $605K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sprout Mn is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $605K in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sprout Mn. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Sprout Mn holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
A resilient community connecting food, art, and people. Indoor Marketplace, Licensed Kitchen, Wholesale Food Hub. Sprout Mn is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $605K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Sprout Mn are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sprout Mn is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 461953536, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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SPROUT MN is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (11)
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11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Sprout Mn
- What is Sprout Mn?
- Sprout Mn is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Little Falls, United States. A resilient community connecting food, art, and people. Indoor Marketplace, Licensed Kitchen, Wholesale Food Hub.
- When was Sprout Mn founded?
- Sprout Mn was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Sprout Mn?
- Arlene Jones serves as President.
- Where is Sprout Mn located?
- Headquartered in Little Falls, MN, United States.
- What is Sprout Mn's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sprout Mn trustworthy?
- Sprout Mn has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Sprout Mn's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 461953536.
- What is Sprout Mn's website?
- http://www.sproutmn.com