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Minneapolis Downtown Council

Minneapolis, MN · Founded 1956

Business organization advancing downtown economic vitality and development

Primary audience

Community Members

Work area

Social Services

Topic

Community Support

Contact

Adam Duininck

Website Contact

About Organization

Minneapolis Downtown Council works to create an extraordinary downtown Minneapolis by applying the core values of leadership, collaboration, advocacy, and innovation to strengthen downtown as an economic, cultural, and residential center. Based in Minneapolis, MN, the organization represents more than 450 member organizations and generates $3.9 million in annual revenue with 89 staff.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$3.9M

-15.9% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$4.3M

-5.5% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$1.6M

-21.1% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

+18.7% vs 2023

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2024	$3,902,253	$4,257,980	$1,638,969	89
2023	$4,639,986	$4,507,777	$2,076,621	75
2022	$4,288,686	$4,533,918	$2,429,398	93
2020	$2,078,814	$2,064,926	$1,651,032	45
2019	$4,004,363	$3,920,133	$1,444,738	113
2018	$3,926,955	$3,959,535	$1,337,688	116

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Assess Needs

Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning
02

Design Programs

Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes
03

Deliver Services

Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners
04

Evaluate Impact

Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Minneapolis Downtown Council

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Sr. Director Of Community Impact

20 hrs/week

Compensation: $121,962

Ben Hawn

Ex Officio

1 hrs/week

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Abdi Warsame Director 0.70 hrs/week

Adair Mosley Director 0.70 hrs/week

Andrew Grey Director 0.70 hrs/week

Andrew Hansen Director 0.70 hrs/week

Andrew Miller Director 0.70 hrs/week

Anna Coskran Director 0.70 hrs/week

Ari Silkey Director 0.70 hrs/week

Bella Lam Director 0.70 hrs/week

Bill Boehm Director 0.70 hrs/week

Bob Gardner Director 0.70 hrs/week

Brent Hanson Director 0.70 hrs/week

Brian Pietsch Director 0.70 hrs/week

Buffy Smith Director 0.70 hrs/week

Carrie Scatena Director 0.70 hrs/week

Chad Vaske Director 0.70 hrs/week

Christine Ackerman Director 0.70 hrs/week

Dan Boivin Director 0.70 hrs/week

David Fhima Director 0.70 hrs/week

David Serrano Director 0.70 hrs/week

Deb Kolar Director 0.70 hrs/week

Eric Merriman Director 0.70 hrs/week

Erin Fitzgerald Director 0.70 hrs/week

Erin Sexton Director 0.70 hrs/week

George McCrary Director 0.70 hrs/week

Heather Harnisch Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jacob Graff Director 0.70 hrs/week

James Vos Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jay Cowles Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jay Lindgren Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jeff Callinan Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jeffrey Cotter Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jennifer Christiaansen Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jennifer Decubellis Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jennifer Menk Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jhaelynn Elam Director 0.70 hrs/week

Joel Akason Director 0.70 hrs/week

Joel Nichols Director 0.70 hrs/week

John Marshall Vice Chair; Ex Officio 0.70 hrs/week

John Rent Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jonathan Marks Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jonathan Weinhagen Director 0.70 hrs/week

Jonathan Wendroff Director 0.70 hrs/week

Joseph Cecere Director 0.70 hrs/week

Josh Stowers Director 0.70 hrs/week

Joy King Director 0.70 hrs/week

Julia Carlson Director 0.70 hrs/week

Karin Lucas Chair; Ex Officio 0.70 hrs/week

Kathy Rumpza Director 0.70 hrs/week

Katie Bongard Director 0.70 hrs/week

Kerry Cooley Bruggemann Director 0.70 hrs/week

Kevin Quiring Director 0.70 hrs/week

Krista Dusil Director 0.70 hrs/week

Laura Cederberg Director 0.70 hrs/week

Lica Tomizuka Director 0.70 hrs/week

Louis Dilorenzo Jr Director 0.70 hrs/week

Louis King Director 0.70 hrs/week

Mari Guttman Director 0.70 hrs/week

Meike Hengelfelt Director 0.70 hrs/week

Meka White Morris Director 0.70 hrs/week

Michael Goar Director 0.70 hrs/week

Mike Ryan Immediate Past Chair; Ex O 0.70 hrs/week

Nick Murnane Director 0.70 hrs/week

Patricia Grazzini Director 0.70 hrs/week

Paul Edlund Director 0.70 hrs/week

Peter Diessner Director 0.70 hrs/week

Pj Hill Director 0.70 hrs/week

Rebecca Martin Director 0.70 hrs/week

Ronnie Ragoff Director 0.70 hrs/week

Rosemary Ugboajah Director 0.70 hrs/week

Ryan Tanke Director 0.70 hrs/week

Sarah Strehl Director 0.70 hrs/week

Sargent Johnson Director 0.70 hrs/week

Shawn Quant Director 0.70 hrs/week

Shelley Carthen Watson Director 0.70 hrs/week

Sonnie Elliott Director 0.70 hrs/week

Steve Grove Director 0.70 hrs/week

Steve Herron Director 0.70 hrs/week

Steven Ryan Director 0.70 hrs/week

Timothy Hager Director 0.70 hrs/week

Toby Dayton Director 0.70 hrs/week

Tom Jollie Director 0.70 hrs/week

Tom Schnettler Director 0.70 hrs/week

Tom Whitlock Director 0.70 hrs/week

Trent Johnson Director 0.70 hrs/week

Troy Blizzard Director 0.70 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$1.6M

Highest Paid

$371K

Adam Duininck

Compensated Officers

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Adam Duininck	President & CEO	$349,618	$21,470	$371,088	20
Kathryn Reali	Chief Operating Officer	$207,939	$26,103	$234,042	12
Benjamin Shardlow	Chief Of Staff	$158,764	$20,937	$179,701	20
Shane Zahn	SR. Director Of Community Safety	$151,233	$24,564	$175,797	4
Sharae Sledge	Director Of Finance	$148,752	$7,913	$156,665	20
Lisa Middag	SR. Director Of Economic Development	$134,001	$22,061	$156,062	20
Jesse Osendorf	SR Director Of Public Space Operations	$148,166	$6,345	$154,511	8
Meghan Gingerich	SR. Director Of Community Impact	$121,962	$12,856	$134,818	20

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Steve Cramer	President,CEO Thru 12/1/23	$362,030	$1,089	$363,119	24
Kathryn Reali	COO	$193,966	$23,862	$217,828	8
Leah Wong	VP External Relations; Thru 11/10/23	$164,327	$20,131	$184,458	32
Shane Zahn	Director Of Safety Initiat	$123,081	$25,727	$148,808	—
Sharae Sledge	Director Of Finance	$131,051	$13,323	$144,374	20
Jesse Osendorf	Director Of Did Operations	$135,539	$1,622	$137,161	—
Shannon Fitzgerald	Director Of Downtown Part	$117,163	$850	$118,013	40
Ben Shardlow	Director Of Urban Design	$115,714	—	$115,714	—
Adam Duininck	President,CEO	$38,290	—	$38,290	24

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Steve Cramer	CEO - Ex-Officio	$288,311	$10,838	$299,149	24
Kathryn Reali	COO	$188,742	$28,219	$216,961	8
Leah Wong	VP Of External Relations	$171,494	$24,034	$195,528	32
Shane Zahn	Director Of Safety Initiative	$126,904	$27,305	$154,209	—
Ben Shardlow	Director Of Urban Design	$118,586	$21,809	$140,395	—
Sharae Sledge	Finance Director	$122,612	$16,905	$139,517	40
Lisa Middag	Director Of Nicollet Activation	$109,746	$22,296	$132,042	40

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Leah Wong	VP Of External Relations	$113,291	$29,718	$143,009	32
Dan Collison	Director Of Downtown Partn	$110,120	$20,012	$130,132	40
Steve Cramer	CEO	$79,323	$29,959	$109,282	24
Kathryn Reali	COO	$30,995	$34,780	$65,775	8
Elizabeth Shogren	Executive Director, Green	$0	$18,154	$18,154	—
Jesse Osendorf	Director Of Operations	$0	$7,512	$7,512	—

Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Steve Cramer	CEO	$172,992	$11,811	$184,803	24
Leah Wong	VP Of External Relations	$122,576	$24,231	$146,807	32
Dan Collison	Director Of Downtown Partnerships	$116,689	$23,387	$140,076	40
Kathryn Reali	COO	$34,012	$24,770	$58,782	8
Elizabeth Shogren	Executive Director, Green	$0	$26,254	$26,254	—
Shane Zahn	Director Of Safety Initiat	$0	$22,555	$22,555	—
Jesse Osendorf	Director Of Operations	$0	$5,508	$5,508	—

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$50K Grants Received

2 Organizations

Top Funders

2 total

Delta Dental Of Minnesota

$25K

Stratacor

$25K

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Contact

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Email

[email protected]

Phone

(612) 338-3807

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81 South 9th Street Suite 260 Minneapolis, MN 554023200

Minneapolis Downtown Council

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Assess Needs

Design Programs

Deliver Services

Evaluate Impact

Programs and Initiatives

Core Programs

Outreach Services

Resource Development

Team & Leadership

Adam Duininck

Kathryn Reali

Benjamin Shardlow

Shane Zahn

Sharae Sledge

Jesse Osendorf

Lisa Middag

Meghan Gingerich

Ben Hawn

Brent Foerster

Christy Loy

Dan Griffith

Michael Clark

Mike Logan

Sarah Anderson

Todd Duesing

Milestones

Organization Founded

Program Expansion

Continued Operations

Associated People

Board of Directors

Executive Compensation

Partners & Funders

Top Funders

Related Organizations

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

Disregarded Entities

Contact

Email

Phone

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