2023-08-14T18:00:39-04:00 2022-12-31 453221947 Serenity Tax & Bookkeeping Svcs LLC 215 N Central Ave Suite 9 DULUTH MN 55807 990 2022-01-01 363386158 NORTHSPAN GROUP INC NORT 202 W SUPERIOR ST STE 700 DULUTH MN 55802 ELISSA HANSEN PRESIDENT-CEO 2184817737 2023-08-09 true ELISSA HANSEN XXX-XX-XXXX Deni Lorenzi P00097445 2184641510 2023-08-14 0 11 AAL2 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z ELISSA HANSEN 837383 false X WWW.NORTHSPAN.ORG X 1985 MN SEE STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O 13 13 8 0 0 0 822662 835592 598 576 821 1215 824081 837383 0 0 457098 641970 0 0 360194 429512 817292 1071482 6789 -234099 484560 418334 108414 276287 376146 142047 X SEE STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O false false 385047 422465 COMMUNITY - NAICS CODE 541610 SEE STATEMENT ON SCHEDULE O 86664 245240 BUSINESS - NAICS CODE 523930NORTHSPANS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NEST WITHIN A NETWORK OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO PROVIDE CRITICAL GAP SERVICES, AND WE WORK WITH COMPANIES OF ALL SIZES TO GROW THE ECONOMY IN THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WE STRUCTURE AND FACILITATE FINANCING FOR PROJECTS AND PROVIDE EXPERTISE IN PACKAGING LOAN AND GRANT APPLICATIONS. WE PARTNER WITH COMMUNITIES AND FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS TO PROVIDE LOAN PROGRAM SUPPORT SERVICES, AND WE ALSO PARTNER WITH COMMUNITY BANKS TO PROVIDE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)7A LOAN GUARANTY PROGRAM SERVICES. NORTHSPAN ALSO PROVIDES ACCREDITED BUSINESS VALUATION AND SUCCESSION PLANNING SERVICES TO ASSIST BUSINESSES THROUGH ALL STAGES OF GROWTH AND TRANSITION. 76204 167887 ORGANIZATIONAL - NAICS CODE 541610NORTHSPAN IMPROVES THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF BOARDS, COUNCILS, COMMITTEES, GROUPS, AND COLLABORATIONS THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDS CAPACITY, IMPROVES DECISION-MAKING, AND ENHANCES EFFECTIVENESS. WE COORDINATE AND FACILTATE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESSES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CHANGE, GROWTH MANAGEMENT, AND DEVELOPMENT. THESE SERVICES CAN RANGE FROM GENERAL MEETING MANAGEMENT AND PLANNING SERVICES TO THE FACILITATION OF MULTI-YEAR ECONOMIC ADJUSTMENT, CRISIS RESPONSE, AND READINESS PLANNING INITIATIVES. WE ALSO CONDUCT PROJECT-SPECIFIC FEASIBILITY STUDIES AND ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSES THAT HELP ORGANIZATIONS PLAN FOR GROWTH AND CHANGE. 547915 false false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 24 0 true 8 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false true true false false MN X ELISSA HANSEN 2184817737 202 W SUPERIOR ST - SUITE 700 DULUTH MN 55802 ELISSA HANSEN PRESIDENT AND CEO 40.00 0.00 X X 108802 0 0 DAVID COPP DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TOM WERNER DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KATTERINE PAYER DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 REBEKKAH ANDERSON DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MEG THORESON DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARK JEFFERS DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 TAMARA LOWNEY DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ARIK FORSMAN PAST CHAIR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHRIS LAFLEUR DIRECTOR 0.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KIERA WILSON VICE CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JANELLE GRESCHNER CHAIR 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMIE ADAMS TREASURER 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ANNA TANSKI SECRETARY 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 108802 0 0 1 false false false BUS FACILITATION STRATE 541610 167887 167887 ECONOMIC DEV ADMIN 541610 422465 422465 BUS DEV - LOAN ADMIN 523930 245240 245240 835592 576 576 MISC INCOME 541610 1215 1215 1215 837383 837383 0 0 X 246388 246388 268848 268848 86489 86489 40245 21104 19141 2325 2325 87696 80238 7458 52870 36862 16008 7741 7741 46319 46319 27528 19026 8502 51005 42344 8661 573 573 669 669 3364 3364 CELLPHONE EXPENSE 4811 808 4003 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 14832 1506 13326 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 327 327 SOFTWARE DATA 69899 55858 14041 59553 21321 38232 1071482 547915 523567 0 X 240100 103266 106235 106714 136633 158698 46489 7887 4720 1592 3167 484560 418334 9889 20882 25000 24955 73525 230450 108414 276287 X 376146 142047 376146 142047 484560 418334 -234099 0 X false false false 7887 4720 3167 3167 AMERICAN EXPRESS CREDIT CARD 24740 IREA FISCAL AGENCY 8738 DEFERRED REVENUE 150004 ACCRUED VACATION 40959 MINELAND VISION PARTNERSHIP 4521 ACCRUED INTEREST - EIDL LOAN 1486 ROUNDING 2 230450 Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 FORM 990 INFORMATION IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN DETAIL. FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENT DISCUSSION WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c NORTHSPAN GROUP REQUIRES DIRECTORS AND KEY PERSONNEL TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD BEFORE ANY RESOLUTION IS VOTED ON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTENT WITH THE POLICY REQUIREMENTS. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a COMPENSATION FOR PRESIDENT/CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE COMMITTEE OF OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 NORTHSPAN GROUP MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g CONSULTANTS AND CONTRACTUALALI BILDEN CAMPS - $14,783CHARLES SMITH - $1,800CULTURAL FLUENCY ASSOCIATES LLP - $15,498DESIREE YOURCZEK - $2,675HOTHOUSE DESIN & POST - $992JEBEH CLTURAL CONSULTING - $2,940OGIMAAWIWIN CONSULTING - $1,800OUTSOURCE TRAINING PROVIDERS - $8,168RITA KARPPINEN - $1,800SECRETARIAT COMMUNICATIONS - $28,361UNIVERSITY OF MN - $5,250WILLIAM HOWES III - $1,8009 VENDORS UNDER $600 - $1,829TOTAL $87,696 Part III response or note to any other line in Part III PART III LINE 1 - BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION:OUR VISION IS TO ENGAGE AND ELEVATE THOSE WE SERVE. OUR MISSION IS TO BE EXPERT NAVIGATORS, TRANSFORMING IDEAS INTO ACCOMPLISHMENTS. NORTHSPAN IS A CRITICAL RESOURCE FOR BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES THAT NEED SOLID AND DEPENDABLE RESEARCH SERVICES, PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL SUPPORT, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ADVANCE THEIR PROJECTS. PART III LINE 4A - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTSNORTHSPAN IS A RECOGNIZED LEADER IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND WORKS TO IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, AND FUND PROJECTS THAT STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY TAX BASES, ATTRACT AND RETAIN BUSINESSES, AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE WHO LIVE AND WORK THERE. WE BUILD LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS TO PROVIDE STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND GAP CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITIES AND REGIONAL PARTNERSHIPS. WE WORK WITH COMMUNITIES TO COORDINATE AND FACILITATE CRITICAL CONVERSATIONS AND USE THESE AS A FOUNDATION TO DEVISE STRATEGIES FOR DIVERSIFICATION, CHANGE, AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH. OUR SERVICE TO COMMUNITIES ALWAYS STRIVES TO ASK THE KEY QUESTIONS THAT ESCAPE BUSINESS-AS-USUAL THINKING AND CHART NEW PATHS FORWARD. NORTHSPAN CRITICALLY EXAMINES, RESEARCHES, AND ANALYZES OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES AND CONCLUDES IT EFFORTS WITH POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROCESSES TO SEE RECOMMENDED CHANGES THROUGH TO FRUITION. NORTHSPAN POWERS THREE PROGRAMS THAT WORK TO FOSTER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND THE GROWTH OF THE HUMAN CAPITAL IN THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS. NORTHSPAN PROGRAMS ARE BUILT IN PARTNERSHIP, CULTIVATE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN COMMUNITIES AND BUSINESSES, AND AIM TOWARD HOLISTIC ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES. THE PROGRAMS INCLUDE NORTHLAND CONNECTION, NORTHFORCE, AND WELCOMING COMMUNITY. NORTHLAND CONNECTION IS A REGIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DATA AND ANALYSIS TO RECRUIT, EXPAND, AND RETAIN BUSINESSES ACROSS NORTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN. THIS WORK IS DONE IN COLLABORATION WITH OUR PRIVATE AND PUBLIC FUNDING PARTNERS, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND REGIONAL AND STATEWIDE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS.NORTHFORCE IS A REGIONAL PROGRAM PROVIDING COMMUNITY-BASED TALENT RETAINMENT AND ATTRACTION BY CONNECTING CAREER-MINDED INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFESSIONAL ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORTING OUR REGIONAL EMPLOYERS CURRENT AND FUTURE WORKFORCE IN NORTHEAST MINNESOTA AND NORTHWEST WISCONSIN. WELCOMING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING GOAL IS TO DETERMINE HOW WE POSITION NORTHEAST MINNESOTA FOR SUCCESS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMMING/RESOURCES TO ELEVATE DIGITAL ACCESS, EQUITY AND INCLUSION, CREATE WELCOMING COMMUNITIES, INCREASE CULTURAL FLUENCY, AND RETAIN AND ATTRACT TALENT. WE BELIEVE THIS TAKES GENEROSITY, INCLUSIVENESS, ENGAGEMENT, AND OPPORTUNITY. SPECIFIC GOALS THAT EMERGE FROM CONVERSATIONS WITH UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS, SURVEYS, INPUT FROM THE WC AC ARE TO: 1) BUILD COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP CAPACITY, 2) CREATE PARTNERSHIPS TO BROADEN COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION, 3) CONNECT PEOPLE AND RESOURCES AND 4) IDENTIFY GAPS TO INCREASE BROADBAND ACCESS. General explanation attachment PART I LINE I - BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE ORGANIZATIONSS MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES:NORTHSPAN SPECIALIZES IN CREATIVE THINKING, ENTERPRISING STRATEGIES, AND SYSTEMATIC APPROACHES TO HELP BUSINESSES, COMMUNITIES, REGIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONS PROSPER IN A GLOBAL ECONOMY. OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF WORK COOPERATIVELY WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO LEVERAGE RESOURCES FOR MEASURABLE, SUSTAINABLE RESULTS. AS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT CONSULTING FIRM, WE WORK QUIETLY AND CONFIDENTIALLY TO MOVE PROJECTS FORWARD ON TIME AND ON BUDGET BY PROVIDING CRITICAL GAP CAPACITY SUPPORT THAT EXCEEDS CLIENT EXPECTATIONS.