Saint Paul, MN

RECONNECT RONDO

EIN 81-5201910

Community & Economic Development Neighborhood & Community Spaces Black communities Children & youth

Mission

ReConnect Rondo leads restorative development to revitalize Saint Paul’s historic Rondo neighborhood by advancing a community land bridge and an African American cultural enterprise district that repairs harms caused by I-94 and builds opportunity for local residents.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About RECONNECT RONDO

ReConnect Rondo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Saint Paul, MN that advances restorative community development focused on rebuilding and reconnecting the historic Rondo neighborhood. The organization advocates for and plans a community land bridge (a capped section of I-94) and an African American cultural enterprise district intended to restore economic, cultural, and social connectivity for the Rondo community. In recent years ReConnect Rondo has partnered with municipal and state agencies, secured federal planning resources, organized public events and community outreach, and established civic programs (including a youth council) to center local leadership and prevent displacement as project planning advances.

Notable achievements

USDOT Reconnecting Communities planning grant

Awarded a $2 million federal Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program planning grant (2023) to fund environmental analysis, traffic studies, and community engagement for the proposed Rondo land bridge.

High-profile community milestones and events

Led and participated in major community events and milestones in 2024 — including a Rondo Avenue renaming ceremony, Juneteenth and Rondo Days programming, and public forums — that increased local visibility and resident engagement around restorative development.

Expanded community outreach and youth engagement

Built sustained public engagement through a youth council and year-round programming, growing digital reach and event participation while centering youth voices and community-led planning in project development.

At a glance

Total assets: $963K
Annual revenue: $2.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 81-5201910
Location: Saint Paul, MN
Website: reconnectrondo.com
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Named co-applicant with the City of Saint Paul on federal planning grant awards and recognized regionally for leadership in restorative development for neighborhoods divided by highways.

Featured in regional media coverage and local government briefings as a leading community-driven model for reconnecting neighborhoods affected by past transportation decisions.

Partnered with local and state public agencies and philanthropic stakeholders as part of multi-sector support for advanced planning and anti-displacement strategies.

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