Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon
- Assets
- $495.1k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 18
- Location
- Osceola, WI
- Founding
- 12/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-3025933
Organization Overview
Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon is located in Osceola, WI. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon 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 12/2021, Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 9.0% 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.
Since 2016, Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon has awarded 27 individual grants totaling $814,367. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE WILD RIVERS CONSERVANCY OF THE ST. CROIX & NAMEKAGON'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP TO FOREVER ENSURE THE RARE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ST. CROIX AND NAMEKAGON RIVERWAY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: OUR EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAM PROVIDES ENRICHING AND ENGAGING EDUCATION AND OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON RAISING AWARENESS, PROVIDING ACCESS TO THE RIVERS AND ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND CELEBRATE THE ST. CROIX RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED.
LAND AND WATER: OUR LAND AND WATER PROGRAM PROTECTS, IMPROVES, AND RESTORES IMPORTANT NATURAL AND SCENIC AREAS ALONG THE RIVER AND THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGES RESOURCES AND BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE THAT INVESTMENTS IN FOREST MANAGEMENT, WATER QUALITY, HABITAT AND RECREATIONAL LAND IMPROVEMENT ARE STRATEGICALLY TARGETED AND COORDINATED TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM RESULTS.
INVASIVE SPECIES: THE INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND COMBATS TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO STRATEGICALLY ADDRESS INVASIVE SPECIES THREATS IN THE ST. CROIX RIVER BASIN INCLUDING EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL, ZEBRA MUSSELS, ASIAN CARP AND MANY OTHER SPECIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Debra Ryun Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $104,500 |
Doug Hemer Vice Chair, | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Betsy Kremser Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Stu Neville Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Swain Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Bonnie Swanson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $129,039 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $330,312 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $743,903 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,914 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,203,254 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,880 |
| Investment income | $7,361 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$22,309 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,215,590 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $87,349 |
| 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. | $104,500 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $21,062 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $534,752 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,848 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,793 |
| Payroll taxes | $54,986 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,582 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,464 |
| Office expenses | $138,930 |
| Information technology | $32,323 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,917 |
| Travel | $15,635 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,589 |
| Interest | $1,055 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,215 |
| Insurance | $7,964 |
| All other expenses | -$22,309 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,162,481 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $251,080 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $97,156 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $35,399 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $4,042 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,564 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $82,884 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,000 |
| Total assets | $495,125 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $54,517 |
| 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 | $11,610 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,191 |
| Total liabilities | $72,318 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $362,807 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $60,000 |
| 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 | $495,125 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon has awarded $87,349 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PINE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONS DISTPINE COUNTY SOIL & WATER CONS DIST PURPOSE: PHOSPH/SEDIMENT CNTR | $31,634 |
WASHINGTON CONSERVATION DISTRICTWASHINGTON CONSERVATION DISTRICT PURPOSE: PHOSPH/SEDIMENT CNTR | $29,645 |
SOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY WATERSHEDSOUTH WASHINGTON COUNTY WATERSHED PURPOSE: PHOSPH/SEDIMENT CNTR | $26,070 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Wild Rivers Conservancy Of The St Croix & Namekagon has recieved totaling $262,587.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
St Croix Valley Foundation Hudson, WI PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP, GENERAL OPERATING, SITE PLANNING | $156,776 |
Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: MULTIPLE GRANTS FOR MULTIPLE PURPOSES | $33,750 |
American Online Giving Foundation Inc Newark, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19,219 |
United States Endowment Forforestry And Communities Inc Greenville, SC PURPOSE: HEALTHY WATERSHED CONSORTIUM | $16,010 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $14,250 |
Gold Bay Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Friends Of The Detroit River Taylor, MI | $2,929,234 | $4,961,842 |
Superior Watershed Partnership Marquette, MI | $4,349,166 | $4,309,607 |
Association Of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts Springfield, IL | $387,461 | $3,234,520 |
Bond Madison Water Company Pocahontas, IL | $13,786,763 | $2,866,600 |
Trout Unlimited Chanhassen, MN | $885,128 | $2,532,595 |
Living Lands & Waters East Moline, IL | $3,683,421 | $2,325,294 |
Huron River Watershed Council Ann Arbor, MI | $2,844,349 | $2,464,693 |
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative Inc Traverse City, MI | $737,164 | $2,236,720 |
The Wetlands Initiative Chicago, IL | $10,049,194 | $2,434,760 |
Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council Petoskey, MI | $4,852,617 | $1,698,728 |
Lakeshore Farm Management Coop Valders, WI | $1,770,762 | $1,460,336 |
Alliance For Water Efficiency Nfp Chicago, IL | $510,612 | $1,181,528 |