2026-05-13T14:33:23-07:00 2025-06-30 861872153 Studio501 Inc 210 Rustic Lodge W Minneapolis MN 55419 990 2024-07-01 463794535 EAST SIDE FREEDOM LIBRARY EAST 6512074926 1105 Greenbrier Street Saint Paul MN 55106 Wilt Hodges Executive Director 6512074926 2026-03-20 1 1 Mary Cleary P02536450 6122293887 2026-03-14 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Wilt Hodges 1105 Greenbrier Street Saint Paul MN 55106 578936 0 X eastsidefreedomlibrary.org X 2013 MN To inspire solidarity, advocate for justice and work towards equity for all. 14 14 6 50 0 0 535109 544536 40346 32898 2975 1502 0 0 578430 578936 32484 0 0 0 415198 282604 36000 25900 71670 308187 262961 791869 571465 -213439 7471 606106 557396 279696 223515 326410 333881 The East Side Freedom Library's mission is to inspire solidarity, advocate for justice and work toward equity for all. The library houses non-circulating research collections that appeal to interested general learners as well as scholars, with innovative databases and finding aids that make using the collections fun and vital. Story is a major theme of the ESFL, and the telling and gathering of stories, through formal interviews, workshops, and small-scale public performances, will allow local residents and interested publics to learn more about the work and residential histories of the East Side. 0 0 154716 0 104175 Arts and Culture: East Side Freedom Library (ESFL) leverages the arts to promote solidarity, justice, and equity, prioritizing artist activists to shift narratives and empower community storytelling. Through diverse programming in poetry, visual art, theater, dance, music, and storytelling, ESFL amplifies marginalized voices and preserves histories. Programs such as "Music Between the Stacks," literary events, cinema, theater, workshops, and art-making opportunities highlight the intersection of arts, humanities, and storytelling, fostering community expression and cultural knowledge. 71366 0 56021 Labor and Equity: ESFL's Labor and Equity programs unite community members, organizations, and allies to address housing inequity, environmental injustice, and social harms in St. Paul. Key initiatives include: Labor: The ESFL Labor Advisory Group fosters collaboration with the labor movement, supporting local labor issues, education, and engagement through panel discussions, the Annual Labor Solidarity Picnic, and Solidarity Awards. East Side Housing Justice: Advocates for housing equity via coalition work, public education, and advocacy. East Side Environmental Justice Group: Focuses on improving environmental health through advocacy on clean air, water, food, and green jobs. East Side Unified: A journal highlighting community developments, organizing efforts, and social justice work, connecting past and present. 97228 0 68750 Housing Justice: The Housing Justice Program advances housing equity through: Community-Led Exhibits: Documenting housing activism history in St. Paul to inspire future advocacy. Educational Workshops: Exploring housing justice issues through racial equity and related struggles. Collaborative Spaces: Hosting the Housing Justice Coalition to support advocacy, grassroots organizing, and community education. Equitable Development: Promoting policies that prevent displacement and reduce disparities. Cooperatives and Community Ownership: Supporting neighborhood self-determination through the East Side Community Investment Cooperative. 70971 0 40542 Teaching and Learning: ESFL combines education with community scholarship, offering access to its extensive collections, artifacts, and programs. Through mentoring for National History Day, classroom visits, tours, special presentations, and author events, ESFL supports students, educators, and researchers. 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The form 990 is distributed to the board prior to filing and is approved by the board at a meeting before or after the filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c At the start of each board meeting, any conflicts of interested related to items on the agenda are disclosed. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The Organization's financial statement and other documents are made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Contracted temp admin support, program consulting, social media