Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance is located in Red Wing, MN. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance 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 12/2022, Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 39.9% per year over the past 8 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT AND RESTORE THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF LAKE PEPIN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OUREACH & EDUCATIONTHE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATION ON THE CULTURAL AND ECOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF LAKE PEPIN AND REPORTS ON LOCAL RIVER CONDITIONS. WE HOST EVENTS AND COMMUNITY MEETINGS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE THREATS TO LAKE PEPIN AND THE ROLE INDIVIDUALS CAN PLAY IN SUPPORTING SOLUTIONS. WE PARTICIPATE IN PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO AMPLIFY COMMUNITY PRIORITIES AND WE DISSEMINATE RIVER INFORMATION THROUGH OUR WEBSITE, LOCAL NEWSPAPERS, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND OUR E-NEWSLETTER.BAY CITY HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT - LAKE PEPIN LEGACY ALLIANCE SPEARHEADED A HABITAT RESTORATION PROJECT TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY, FISH & WILDLIFE HABITAT, AND RECREATIONAL ACCESS AT THE HEAD OF LAKE PEPIN. THE PROJECT RELIES ON RESTORATION TECHNIQUES THAT WERE DEVELOPED BY THE UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER RESTORATION PROGRAM AND HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFULLY IMPLEMENTED ON LARGE RIVER SYSTEMS WORLDWIDE.THE MAIN FEATURES INCLUDE: 1. DREDGING DEEP POOLS AND ACCESS CHANNELS, 2.CONSTRUCTING PENINSULA EXTENSIONS, AND 3.PLANTING NATIVE VEGETATION. EACH FEATURE ON ITS OWN CREATES IMPORTANT HABITAT, BUT TOGETHER, THEY WORK TO REDUCE THE WIND AND WAVE ACTION THAT STIRS UP SEDIMENT FROM THE LAKE BOTTOM. THE GOAL IS THAT WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS WILL SPARK ADDITIONAL ECOLOGICAL BENEFITS.
LAKE PEPIN LEGACY ALLIANCE KERNZA FEST AND BENEFIT CONCERT - THIS YEAR, THE LAKE PEPIN LEGACY ALLIANCE'S (LPLA) ANNUAL BENEFIT CONCERT WILL INCLUDE THE ADDITION OF KERNZA FEST WISCONSIN. THE EVENT WILL TAKE PLACE AT LIBERTY TREE FARM IN STOCKHOLM, WI, AND WILL CELEBRATE SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE. FROM 4-5 PM, ATTENDEES WILL LEARN FROM A PANEL OF LOCAL FARMERS AND TASTE A RIVER-FRIENDLY MENU OF BEER AND BITES. THE EVENT WILL ALSO HOST BLUEGRASS-INSPIRED MUSIC FROM THE PISTOL WHIPPIN' PARTY PENGUINS FROM 6-9 PM. TWO FOOD TRUCKS WILL BE ON-SITE FOR MEAL PURCHASES
WATER QUALITY TRACKING & MONITORING
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mary Ann Wise Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Arlin Albrecht Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Jones Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Missi Blue Board Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Niemela President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Coyle Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $916,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $249,799 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,165,799 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $15 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,165,834 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $915,000 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $178,190 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,725 |
Other employee benefits | $9,775 |
Payroll taxes | $13,812 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $7,694 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,914 |
Office expenses | $9,043 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $11,121 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,226 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $6,373 |
All other expenses | $9,495 |
Total functional expenses | $1,213,747 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $122,013 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $347 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,305 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $126,665 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,472 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,574 |
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 | $8,046 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $118,619 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $126,665 |