SMART NORTH
AI Summary
SMART NORTH is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2020 that focuses on science-related digital equity work, partnering with public, private, academic, civic, and community leaders to improve livability in rural and urban marginalized communities. In 2024, it operated on an $817.7K budget with $807.9K in revenue, and its leading funders included CARGILL FOUNDATION, NORTHLAND FOUNDATION, and UNITED WAY OF 1000 LAKES.
Mission Statement
SEE SCHEDULE O.SMART NORTH IS A 501C3 NON-PROFIT THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 2020 BY A DIVERSE SET OF TECH ENTREPRENEURS AND ACADEMICS. THE ORGANIZATION WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC-PRIVATE-ACADEMIC-CIVIC-COMMUNITY LEADERS AND ORGANIZATIONS IN A NUMBER OF MINNESOTA'S RURAL AND URBAN MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES. SMART NORTH'S MISSION IS TO DRIVE DIGITAL EQUITY AND TRANSFORM LIVABILITY IN MN. WE BELIEVE THAT IN A POST-PANDEMIC AND GEORGE FLOYD WORLD DIGITAL EQUITY IS THE NEXT BIG EQUALIZER TO SUCCESSFULLY PARTAKE IN THE 21ST-CENTURY DIGITAL ECONOMY AND LIVABILITY.
Cause Areas
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Science
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 20 funders
- 14 board & team members
- 3 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SMART NORTH’s budget?
In 2024, SMART NORTH reported an annual operating budget of around $818 thousand. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does SMART NORTH support?
SMART NORTH supports work in Science.
Where does SMART NORTH operate?
SMART NORTH is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN.
Who funded SMART NORTH recently?
In 2025, SMART NORTH received grants from NORTHLAND FOUNDATION, THE MINNEAPOLIS FOUNDATION, and CARGILL FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant SMART NORTH received in 2024?
The largest grant to SMART NORTH in 2024 exceeds $125 thousand.