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Dinomights

Dinomights

Minneapolis, MN 55407
Tax ID41-1831084

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About this organization

Revenue

$745,163

Expenses

$553,431

Website

dinomights.com

Mission

THE MISSION OF DINOMIGHTS IS TO EQUIP OUR URBAN YOUTH TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE.

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THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 550 YOUTH INCLUDING 170 YEAR ROUND AGES 518 WITH A MINIMUM OF 7-10 HOURS OF PROGRAMMING PER WEEK. ANOTHER 380 OTHER STUDENTS PARTICIPATE OVER THE COURSE OF SIX WEEKS EACH SPRING, IN AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT CALLED GREG CARROLL LEARN 2 SKATE. THE OVERALL GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS ENCOMPASSED IN THE MISSION STATEMENT: TO EQUIP OUR URBAN YOUTH TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL, ACADEMIC, SOCIAL, AND SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE. PHYSICAL EXCELLENCE: THE ICE HOCKEY PROGRAM IS WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL FOR PHYSICAL STRENGTH, AGILITY, AND COORDINATION. IT INCORPORATES PRACTICES AND GAMES DURING HOCKEY SEASON (SKATING 23 HOURS/WEEK FROM OCTOBER THROUGH MARCH); HOCKEY CAMPS (1-2 WEEKS IN JUNE/JULY AND 1-2 WEEKS IN AUGUST ABOUT 20 HOURS PROGRAMMING EACH), STREET HOCKEY, AND OTHER PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE SUMMER. ONE HOUR OF WEEKLY PRACTICE IS HELD ON WEDNESDAY OR THURSDAY MORNINGS BEFORE SCHOOL. GETTING UP EARLY AND KEEPING THE COMMITMENT TO PRACTICING WITH THE TEAM, TEACHES STUDENTS RESPONSIBILITY. DINOMIGHTS IS PART OF THE MINNEAPOLIS PARK AND RECREATION LEAGUE AS WELL AS USA HOCKEY AND MINNESOTA HOCKEY. THE HOCKEY PROGRAM IS ALSO RECOGNIZED BY THE NHL AS ONE OF ONLY A HANDFUL DIVERSITY PROGRAMS IN NORTH AMERICA. HOCKEY PLAYERS ARE GIVEN SKILLS TESTS AT THE BEGINNING ANDEND OF THE HOCKEY SEASON. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE: THE ELEMENTARY TUTORING PROGRAM MEETS ONCE A WEEK AT RICHARD GREEN ELEMENTARY DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR (TUESDAYS, OCTOBER THROUGH APRIL). INDIVIDUALIZED LESSONS ARE PREPARED FOR EVERY TUTORING STUDENT. READING INSTRUCTION IS PROVIDED FOR YOUTH WHO ARE READING AT OR BELOW GRADE LEVEL. HOMEWORK HELP AND SUPPLEMENTAL ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED AFTER THE READING LESSON. MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING MEETS FOR 2 HOURS EACH WEEK FOR THE ENTIRE SCHOOL YEAR FROM SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE. MIDDLE SCHOOL TUTORING IS FOCUSED ON HOMEWORK COMPLETION, WRITING, STUDY SKILLS AND CHARACTER BUILDING. HIGH SCHOOL TUTORING IS FOCUSED ON CREATING A CULTURE OF ACHIEVEMENT, HOMEWORK COMPLETION, POST HIGH SCHOOL PLANNING, AND GOAL SETTING. TECHNOLOGY LEARNING: STUDENTS ARE TAUGHT THE BASICS OF HTML WEB DESIGN AND BUILD THEIR OWN PERSONAL PAGES THAT CAN BE VIEWED ON THE DINOMIGHTS SITE. THE WEB CLASS IS TAUGHT BY SPORT NGIN. POWER CAMP IS AN INTENSIVE WEEK LONG ACADEMIC PROGRAM DURING THE SUMMER(AUGUST) BUILT AROUND A DISCOVERY THEME. YOUTH HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCOVERY TIME, DROP- EVERYTHING-AND-READ (DEAR) TIME, AND COMPUTER TIME. LAST YEAR 65 YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN POWER CAMP, FEATURING THE THEME, MARKETING. STUDENTS RECEIVED VISITS FROM MEDIA SPACE SOLUTIONS AND SEQUEL RESPONSE MARKETING COMPANIES. SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL EXCELLENCE: COMMUNITY SERVICE IS ENCOURAGED AND REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPANTS. EACH YEAR, WE OFFER THE GREG CARROLL LEARN 2 SKATE PROGRAM. STUDENTS VOLUNTEER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RICHARD GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ANDERSEN UNITED SCHOOL, AND HOPE ACADEMY TO TEACH FIRST GRADERS TO ICE SKATE. WE NOW SERVE 6 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL. IN ADDITION, GROUPS HAVE SERVED AT FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN, PACKING OVER 40,000 MEALS FOR DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. MIDDLE SCHOOL TEAMS HAVE SERVED OVERNIGHT AT SIMPSON HOMELESS SHELTER. ALUMNI STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP STRONG LEADERSHIP SKILLS BY SERVING AS TUTORS, CAMP COUNSELORS, AND COACHES. MENTORING, COACHING, AND PEER RELATIONSHIPS ENCOURAGE SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT. POSITIVE ADULT VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, MOTIVATED BY THEIR OWN PERSONAL FAITH, UNDERSTAND AND MODEL POSITIVE BEHAVIORS IN ALL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES AND LIFE SITUATIONS. IN ADDITION, YOUTH HAVE THE CHOICE TO ATTEND OTHER OPTIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS SUMMER CAMPS AND/OR BIBLE STUDIES. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: 100% OF THE DINOMIGHTS CLASS OF 2011, 2012, 2013 AND 2014 GRADUATED FROM HIGHSCHOOL. 90%+ PER YEAR OF TUTORING STUDENTS INCREASED THEIR READING GRADE LEVEL FOR 9 STRAIGHT YEARS. 380 STUDENTS WERE TAUGHT ICE-SKATING THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT GREG CARROLL LEARN 2 SKATE. 95% RESPOND POSITIVELY WHEN ASKED IF DINOMIGHTS HAS HELPED THEM MAKE FRIENDS THAT ARE DIFFERENT FROM THEM AND HELPED THEM TO MOTIVATE OTHERS. ONE STUDENT WROTE, I HAVE MADE A LOT OF FRIENDS ON THE DINOMIGHT TEAM AND IT HAS HELPED ME MOTIVATE OTHERS LIKE WHEN WE TAUGHT RICHARD GREEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FIRST GRADERS TO SKATE. WHEN ASKED WHAT THEY VALUE MOST ABOUT DINOMIGHTS MANY STUDENTS SPEAK OF THE STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH POSITIVE MENTORING ADULTS. ONE STUDENT SAYS,IVE PROBABLY VALUED THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME FRIENDS AND COACHES THE MOST; EVEN WITH SOME VERY DIFFERENT DIVERSE PEOPLE."

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing outlines the non-profit's goal as “The mission of dinomights is to equip our urban youth to develop physical, academic, social and spiritual excellence.”.

When explaining its purpose, the activities were outlined as: “The mission of dinomights is to equip our urban youth to develop physical, academic, social and spiritual excellence.”.

  • As per legal reporting requirements, the state of operation for the non-profit is MN.
  • As per the non-profit's form, they have 14 employees as of 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor-advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $191,732.
  • The CEO compensation package within the organization is determined through a review and endorsement by a neutral party.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 6 independent voting members.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $332,302 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $65,420 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.

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