Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (C99) the organization is classified as: Environment N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy employed 35 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SEE SCHEDULE O. THE MINNESOTA CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT USES LAW, SCIENCE AND RESEARCH TO PROTECT MINNESOTA'S ENVIRONMENT, ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND THE HEALTH OF ITS PEOPLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLEAN ENERGY AND CLIMATE CHANGE: MCEA'S CLIMATE TEAM STRIVES TO ACHIEVE EQUITABLE, ECONOMY-WIDE GHG REDUCTIONS THAT WILL EXCEED BOTH THE AMOUNT AND TIMELINES IN MINNESOTA'S NEXT GENERATION ENERGY ACT, WHILE ENCOURAGING EQUITABLE COMMUNITY AND INSTITUTIONAL RESILIENCE TO ADAPT TO UNAVOIDABLE CLIMATE CHANGE. MCEA ADVOCATES FOR STATE-LEVEL STRATEGIES AT THE LEGISLATURE, AGENCIES, AND COURTS THAT MAXIMIZE REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS FROM ALL SOURCES, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION, ELECTRICITY, RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND AGRICULTURE. MCEA'S STRATEGY INCLUDES LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN AND SUSTAINABLE ENERGY SOURCES FOR MINNESOTA AND SHIFTING AWAY FOSSIL FUEL USE TO REDUCE CARBON POLLUTION. TO SUPPORT THIS GOAL, MCEA SERVES AS LEGAL COUNSEL FOR SEVERAL MINNESOTA CLEAN ENERGY ORGANIZATIONS.
NORTHEAST MINNESOTA PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM WORKS TO PROTECT THE LAND, WATER, AND PEOPLE OF NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA, AND TO PROMOTE A SAFE AND HEALTHY FUTURE FOR ALL NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS. MCEA WORKS TO PROTECT NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES AND WATERS FROM MINING POLLUTION, ESPECIALLY SULFIDE MINING POLLUTION, BY HOLDING STATE AGENCIES ACCOUNTABLE IN PERMITTING AND ENFORCEMENT PROCESSES. MCEA ALSO WORKS TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTA LANDS, FORESTS, AND BIODIVERSITY, ESPECIALLY FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PARTNER WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES MOST AFFECTED BY HISTORIC POLLUTION, AND BUILD BRIDGES TO NEW PARTNERS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH WHOM OUR VIEWS MAY NOT ALWAYS ALIGN.
WATER QUALITY: MCEA'S WATER QUALITY PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROTECTING MINNESOTA'S GREATEST NATURAL RESOURCE AND ECONOMIC ASSET: ITS WATER. MINNESOTANS RELY ON OUR WATER FOR DRINKING, RECREATION, TRAVEL, A WIDE VARIETY OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, AND WELL-BEING. MCEA WORKS TO PROTECT SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER BY SECURING MORE EFFECTIVE CONTROLS ON AGRICULTURAL RUNOFF AND POLLUTION. MCEA ALSO SEEKS TO PROTECT LAKE SUPERIOR FROM THE DUAL THREATS OF POLLUTION AND INVASIVE SPECIES. MCEA PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT LOCAL DRINKING WATER SOURCES FROM A WIDE RANGE OF THREATS THAT UNDERMINE PUBLIC HEALTH. MCEA ALSO ACTS AS A WATCHDOG TO ASSURE THAT CLEAN WATER FUNDS FROM THE LEGACY AMENDMENT AND LOTTERY FUNDS ARE TARGETED EFFECTIVELY.
HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: ENVIRONMENTAL HARMS FALL MORE HEAVILY ON SOME COMMUNITIES THAT ARE HISTORICALLY AND DISPROPORTIONATELY AFFECTED BY ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND POLLUTION. IN THESE AREAS, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS ARE IGNORED OR ENFORCED IN SUCH A WAY TO PROTECT POLLUTERS, NOT THE COMMUNITY. MCEA'S ADVOCACY FOCUSES ON BUILDING AND PROTECTING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES FOR ALL. THE HEALTHY COMMUNITIES PROGRAM LEVERAGES MCEA'S LEGAL SKILLS, ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES, AND ACCESS TO DECISION-MAKERS TO BUILD POWER FOR COMMUNITIES AND FIGHT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ALONGSIDE OUR PARTNERS. MCEA IS PROUD TO HAVE DEDICATED AND GENERAL FUNDING TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE WORK FROM ITS FUNDERS, AND AIMS TO INTEGRATE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE PRINCIPLES INTO EVERY ASPECT OF ITS WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kathryn Hoffman Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 40 | $159,000 |
Kevin Reuther Chief Legal Officer | 40 | $121,673 | |
Ellen Anderson Director Climate Program | 40 | $103,977 | |
Paige Stradley Director/chair | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $0 |
Doug Hemer Director/vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.75 | $0 |
Gabe Chan Director/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,303,093 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $134,831 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,303,093 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $162,818 |
Investment income | $28,908 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,000 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,745 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $3,527,564 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $173,226 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,231 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,127,975 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $82,818 |
Other employee benefits | $213,355 |
Payroll taxes | $174,716 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $123,864 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $64,921 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $112,794 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $20,625 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $18,867 |
Fees for services: Other | $153,987 |
Advertising and promotion | $97,115 |
Office expenses | $37,009 |
Information technology | $57,766 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $164,697 |
Travel | $19,533 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,466 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $84,204 |
Insurance | $12,107 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,804,243 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $594,259 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,804,036 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $397,629 |
Accounts receivable, net | $97,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $61,694 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $210,191 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,639,177 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,803,986 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $187,673 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $187,673 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,085,535 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,530,778 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,803,986 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 23 grants that Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy has recieved totaling $2,205,467.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | $250,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | $250,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | $250,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TO ADVOCATE FOR EQUITABLE CLIMATE ACTION BY MINNESOTA'S STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS | $250,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $150,000 |
Joyce Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $150,000 |
Beg. Balance | $1,926,305 |
Earnings | -$211,806 |
Admin Expense | $18,867 |
Other Expense | $70,000 |
Ending Balance | $1,625,632 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Sioux Falls Environmental Access Inc Sioux Falls, SD | $7,756,758 | $3,855,352 |
Minnesota Center For Environmental Advocacy Saint Paul, MN | $4,803,986 | $3,527,564 |
Taliesin Preservation Inc Spring Green, WI | $4,141,300 | $2,912,475 |
Halter Wildlife Inc Pleasant Prairie, WI | $2,698,381 | $1,665,084 |
St Paul Transportation Management Organization Saint Paul, MN | $798,950 | $1,352,019 |
White Earth Rediscovery Center White Earth, MN | $13,477,224 | $170,141 |
Minnesota Forest Industries Inc Duluth, MN | $382,538 | $785,019 |
Clean Energy Economy Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | $198,416 | $664,959 |
Alpha Pi Alliance For The Preserva Tion Of Historic Places Inc Verona, WI | $16,278 | $246,592 |
Northwest South Dakota Regional Landfill Association Inc Lemmon, SD | $1,736,642 | $465,405 |
Coalition For Sustainable Initiatives Whitefish Bay, WI | $10,950 | $440,660 |
Norskedalen Nature And Heritage Center Inc Coon Valley, WI | $3,785,945 | $465,252 |