Advertising Federation of Minnesota Inc
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What it says it does
The mission of the Organization is to encourage the professional growth and development of the members to encourage high standards of advertising practices to represent the advertising industry in working with governments at the federal, state and local levels in areas of mutual concern and interest.ADFED is a nonprofit, professional trade association that serves the Minnesota advertising community including agencies, advertisers, suppliers, and students. ADFED is part of the American Advertising Federation (AAF), the nation's oldest advertising trade association.
- Income
- $229,247
- Spending
- $323,910
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 55
- Highest pay
- $30,000, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- The Show is an annual event celebrating the creative accomplishments of the Minneapolis advertising industry over the last year. It functions as the local tier of the American Advertising Awards, a national advertising competition run by the American Advertising Federation. The Show allows us to champion the creative excellence of Minneapolis agencies on a local, regional, and national level. More than 100 agencies participate in the competition, submitting more than 700 entries annually. Many locally-winning entries go on to win at the regional and national tiers of the competition. The event attracts over 850 attendees each year.
- Women's Leadership Panel This annual event serves as professional development for the local advertising community. It is also a rich networking opportunity for advertising professionals in all stages of their career. A diverse lineup of female speakers is assembled from across the advertising profession, and a moderator leads discussion about industry challenges and opportunities, the unique path of women in advertising, and how to build strong careers in today's advertising and social landscape. This event has 350+ attendees annually.
- Student Advertising Summit The Student Ad Summit is a two-day event for students and young professionals involved in advertising, public relations, marketing, and communications fields. The lineup of programming includes resume and portfolio reviews, agency visits and tours, networking opportunities, and various panel discussions and breakout sessions. This event has 200+ attendees annually.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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