Organizations Filed Purposes:
The mission of the GAI is to connect people to a broader world through German language and culture education. The GAI fosters connections and conversations between Germany and the United States to solve shared global issues as identified in the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
To promote German language and cultural education.
Kinderstube Preschool - A fully-licensed language and cultural education program for children ages 3-5 that also teaches Kindergarten readiness and world citizenship skills. There are locations in both St. Paul and Minneapolis. Scholarships are available for families who demonstrate need for financial support with tuition.
Adult and Children's Education - The GAI is the largest German language education center in the US. It offers language classes and programs for children and adults of all ages. Examples include a Saturday School and summer camps for elementary aged child, as well as adult classes at the GAI as well through community ed at five different locations throughout the Twin Cities metro. Scholarships are available for all students, including senior citizens needing financial assistance. Additionally, the GAI offers translations services for help with genealogy and other documents, tutoring, and Goethe Institute testing.
Cultural Programming & Advocacy - The GAI offers public cultural programs throughout the year that are free or very affordable. Larger events include the Deutsche Tage celebration, St. Paul's oldest ethnic festival, as well as the St. Paul Oktoberfest. Additional programming includes events such as art and history exhibits, book readings, documentary screenings, current event discussions, and holiday concerts and meals.The GAI's advocacy work focuses on Goals 4,7, and 16 of the United Nations Sustainable Development goals. Goal 4 is to provide quality education, and the GAI is working with the state of MN to develop earn and learn apprenticeships as an alternative to the college for all model. Goal 7 is for Germany and the US to work together to develop better green energy technology. Goal 16 is to foster peace through collaborating with other ethnic organizations to celebrate our joint humanity.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Jeana Anderson | Executive Director | 32 | $50,312 |
| Carla Passon | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Laurence Reszetar | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ron Gerdes | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Miles Eakins | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Andrea Bork | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ines Davis | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Jeff Jones | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Ryan Doubet | Board Member | 2 | $0 |
| Dustin Massie | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Scott Bentrup | Treasurer | 4 | $0 |
| Gary Shipp | Vice Chair | 4 | $0 |
| Danika Hoffmann | Chair | 4 | $0 |
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