POLLEN LLC
CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Company Data
CURRENT STATS
o Created financial feasibility analysis for Space to Create Grand Lake, a mixed-use arts and housing project in Grand Lake, CO, including scenario testing, rent modeling, and long-term sustainability planning.
o Prepared a capital and operating analysis for St. Paul Ballet, outlining a facility improvement plan and financial model to strengthen rentals, education programs, and community access
o Conducted financial sensitivity analysis for the Palm Springs Cultural Center, modeling income scenarios and providing strategies to stabilize revenue and support long-term sustainability.
o Economic analysis for a Philadelphia museum’s potential relocation.
o Economic analysis for a Cleveland nonprofit renovating a 72,000 sq. ft. historic facility.
o Developed capital and operating proforma for St. Paul nonprofit’s development of a new 12,000 SF facility.
o Developed capital and operating budgets for a Minneapolis nonprofit’s new 8,000 SF facility.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
o Location: Saint Paul, MN
o Phone: 612-242-3937
o Email: Naomimarx@pollenusa.com
o Web: https://www.pollenusa.com
COMPANY:
o Type: Woman Owned Consulting Services
o Certifications: SBA Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB); State of MN - Targeted Business Enterprise (TBE); MN Unified Certification Program (MnUCP) - DBE Certification; City of Minneapolis - Small Business Enterprise (SBE); City of Minneapolis - Woman Business Enterprise (WBE); CERT - Emerging Small Business Enterprise (ESBE); CERT - Small Business Enterprise (SBE); CERT - Woman Business Enterprise (WBE).
o Skills: Microsoft 365 Specialization (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Advanced Excel, IBM Developer Excel for Data Analytics, IBM SPSS, Alchemer Survey Software.
o B.S. International Business and Economics
o 20+ years of combined analytical experience.
o UEI: EMUXYNH1NFL8
o CAGE: 9WN23
o NAICS: 541720: Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities. 541611: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. 541690: Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services.
PAST CUSTOMERS:
Private Sector/Government: 80+ cultural organizations across 21 states, including government partnerships such as the City of Palm Springs, CA
Company Overview
Pollen LLC is an economic consulting firm specializing in economic research and management consulting for arts, culture, and community-based organizations. Our work includes developing and analyzing capital and operating financial models, conducting feasibility studies, and producing long-term forecasts that support strategic planning and decision-making. By combining rigorous research with management consulting expertise, Pollen equips clients with actionable insights to evaluate real estate strategies, assess organizational sustainability, and strengthen economic outcomes.
Core Competencies
o Economic Analysis: Evaluation of financial impact for owning, leasing, or redeveloping real estate.
o Customized Financial Solutions: Rental projections, development models, capital and operating budgets.
o Expert Advisory: Strategic consultations for nonprofits, art organizations, and small businesses
Differentiators
o Project Viability Insights: Provide detailed analysis of a project's vision and feasibility.
o Risk Evaluation: Assess project risks and establish goals for capital raising and operational sustainability.
o Tailored Financial Guidance: Offer customized financial advice for sustainable growth.
o Capital and Debt Analysis: Evaluate capital requirements, debt size, and their impacts on the project.
o Cost Impact Analysis: Analyze the cost implications on project scale, debt, program, and operating vision.
Past Performance
o While working with a nonprofit developer supported organizations with real estate development models, organization budgets, and consulting services.
o Developed full economic models for 59 cultural organizations across 18 states.
o Consulted on real estate projects and developed program/operating budgets for 30 different organizations across 6 states.
o Helped cultural organizations mitigate financial risk by evaluating project scope and refining vision to ensure long-term sustainability.
