PHILANTHROFUND FOUNDATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

PHILANTHROFUND FOUNDATION INC

EIN 36-3567019 · Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy (R110)

What they do

PFUND FOUNDATION is A VITAL RESOURCE and COMMUNITY BUILDER for LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER and ALLIED COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING GRANTS and SCHOLARSHIPS, DEVELOPING LEADERS, and INSPIRING GIVING.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $87.50 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders18 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

78.52%of revenue went to mission work87.5% of expenses · Program services

6.29%of revenue went to fundraising7.0% of expenses

$89.77spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

4.96%of revenue went to management and office costs5.5% of expenses

$1.20in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

99.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $138,951 for AARON A ZIMMERMAN (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$3,410,315

Mission workProgram services$2,677,65178.52% of revenue87.5% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$169,0264.96% of revenue5.5% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$214,6706.29% of revenue7.0% of expenses

Total expenses$3,061,34789.77% of revenue

The uncolored part of the ring is revenue above these reported expenses.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202487.5% mission

202378.6% mission

202272.1% mission

202168.1% mission

202080.9% mission

201974.7% mission

201866.9% mission

201777.1% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,410,315

Expenses$3,061,347

Annual surplus $348,968 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$2,677,651 · 87.5% of expenses

Management and office costs$169,026 · 5.5% of expenses

Fundraising$214,670 · 7.0% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$3,410,315

Expenses$3,061,347

Assets$3,687,893

Income$4,004,068

Contributions$3,386,576

Mission work (program services)$2,677,651

Fundraising$214,670

Grants given$2,011,000

Average grant$25,782

Management and general$169,026

Executive compensation (total)$132,420

Stocks and bonds$1,232,030

Accounting fees$73,466

Investing fees$6

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

AARON A ZIMMERMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $138,951Base $128,665 · Other $10,286

MERCEDES PLENDLPROGRAM DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $110,916Base $107,267 · Other $3,649

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (18)

AARON A ZIMMERMANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MERCEDES PLENDLPROGRAM DIRECTOR

JOSEPH BROOKSDIRECTOR

WEN BROVOLDDIRECTOR

SARA RADJENOVICSECRETARY

NOAH PATRICK LOEHRDIRECTOR

LYNELLE WOODDIRECTOR

LM BRIMMERTREASURER

LINDA THEISDIRECTOR

KIT SPIELBERGERDIRECTOR

J NGUYEN-PAULDIRECTOR

DR BRENT OPALLDIRECTOR

CODY INGLEDIRECTOR

CHRIS STEDMANDIRECTOR

BECKY SMITHPRESIDENT

BARRY NELSONDIRECTOR

AUSTIN HOLIKVICE PRESIDENT

ALYSSA LIGHTDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1988
Location: 5775 WAYZATA BLVD 700, ST LOUIS PARK, MN 55416
County: Hennepin
In care of: LISA BRIMMER
Primary officer: LISA BRIMMER, TREASURER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(612) 870-1806

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: MAHONEY ULBRICH CHRISTIANSEN & RUSS PA
NTEE classification: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy (R110)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes