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Growing Minds Inc

  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2011
  • EIN: 27-3576479

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Personal Social Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$154k (2024)

Expenses
$146k (2024)

Total Assets
$34.5k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$482 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2024

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$153,588
Expenses
$146,283
Net Income
$7,305
Net Assets
$33,994
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets -$3,388
Other Income $155,348
> 100%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $7,144
4.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,476
Total Liabilities $482
Net Assets $33,994
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan A Lubar (President/Treasurer) $3,530 $3,614
Isabelle Solvang (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on April 21, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$272,466
Expenses
$285,468
Net Income
-$13,002
Net Assets
$26,689
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $186,780
68.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $83,738
30.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $199,782
70.0%
Compensation of Officers* $7,149
2.5%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $26,689
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $26,689
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan A Lubar (President/Treasurer) $3,530 $3,619
Isabelle Solvang (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 29, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$140,712
Expenses
$145,155
Net Income
-$4,443
Net Assets
$39,691
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $91,800
65.2%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $48,912
34.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $96,243
66.3%
Compensation of Officers* $15,453
10.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,770
Total Liabilities $79
Net Assets $39,691
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Isabelle Solvang (Vice President) $7,125 $545
Susan A Lubar (President/Treasurer) $3,530 $4,253
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on March 17, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$140,792
Expenses
$158,959
Net Income
-$18,167
Net Assets
$44,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $124,340
88.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $16,452
11.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $142,507
89.7%
Compensation of Officers* $8,557
5.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $44,372
Total Liabilities $238
Net Assets $44,134
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan A Lubar (President/Treasurer) $5,358 $3,199
Joan Kuehl (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Aug. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$135,320
Expenses
$221,429
Net Income
-$86,109
Net Assets
$62,301
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $31,500
23.3%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $103,820
76.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $117,609
53.1%
Compensation of Officers* $32,377
14.6%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $62,436
Total Liabilities $135
Net Assets $62,301
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan A Lubar (President/Treasurer) $32,377 $4,791
Cathie Madden (Director) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Kuehl (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 12, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$145,512
Expenses
$142,728
Net Income
$2,784
Net Assets
$148,410
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $11,000
7.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $134,512
92.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $8,216
5.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $148,537
Total Liabilities $127
Net Assets $148,410
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Solvang (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Director) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Kuehl (Vice President) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Oct. 9, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$187,337
Expenses
$130,721
Net Income
$56,616
Net Assets
$145,626
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,000
5.3%
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $177,335
94.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $0
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,590
Total Liabilities $964
Net Assets $145,626
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Solvang (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Kuehl (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$169,146
Expenses
$157,081
Net Income
$12,065
Net Assets
$89,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $15,000
8.9%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $154,146
91.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $2,935
1.9%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,336
Total Liabilities $1,326
Net Assets $89,010
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Solvang (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Kuehl (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 11, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$216,625
Expenses
$203,479
Net Income
$13,146
Net Assets
$76,945
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,875
46.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $115,750
53.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $89,709
44.1%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $77,316
Total Liabilities $371
Net Assets $76,945
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Solvang (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Kuehl (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on July 24, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$269,755
Expenses
$251,973
Net Income
$17,782
Net Assets
$63,799
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $160,880
59.6%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $108,875
40.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $142,467
56.5%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,538
Total Liabilities $2,739
Net Assets $63,799
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Solvang (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Kuehl (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 9, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$209,971
Expenses
$197,042
Net Income
$12,929
Net Assets
$46,017
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $132,275
63.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $77,696
37.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $117,722
59.7%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,688
Total Liabilities $2,671
Net Assets $46,017
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Solvang (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Terry Hamann (Secretary Thru 5/2014) $0 $0
Abby Ramirez Andrietsch (Director Thru 5/2014) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director/Secretary) $0 $0
Joan Kuehl (Director As Of 5/2014) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 8, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$164,940
Expenses
$135,246
Net Income
$29,694
Net Assets
$34,699
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $156,720
95.0%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $8,220
5.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $126,838
93.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $34,699
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $34,699
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Susan Solvang (President/Treasurer) $0 $0
Terry Hamann (Secretary) $0 $0
Abby Ramirez Andrietsch (Director) $0 $0
Cathie Madden (Vice President) $0 $0
Kathy Brumder (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 13, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$16,565
Expenses
$60,477
Net Income
-$43,912
Net Assets
$5,005
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $16,565
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $60,477
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,005
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $5,005

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$99,000
Expenses
$60,513
Net Income
$38,487
Net Assets
$48,916
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $99,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $60,513
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,916
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,916

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990-PF

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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