Itasca Water Legacy Partnership
- Assets
- $123.8k
- Revenue
- $15.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Grand Rapids, MN
- Founding
- 03/2011
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 27-4411875
Organization Overview
Itasca Water Legacy Partnership, operating under the name Itasca Waters, is located in Grand Rapids, MN. The organization was established in 2011. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Itasca Waters 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, Itasca Waters generated $15.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (31.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $82.9k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF ITASCA WATERS IS TO EXPLORE AND ENACT STRATEGIES TO MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE WATER QUALITY IN ITASCA COUNTY, TO PROTECT WATERSHEDS, AND TO HIGHLIGHT THE IMPORTANCE OF THE AREA'S IMPRESSIVELY CLEAN WATER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ITASCA WATERS LEADS AN EFFORT TO HELP PROPERTY OWNERS CURB WATER POLLUTION AND RUNOFF BY FOCUSING ON SHORELANDS. THROUGH SEMINARS, LITERATURE, VISITS TO RESTORED SHORELANDS AND CONSULTATIONS WITH LOCAL PROFESSIONALS AND EXPERTS THE PROJECT WILL EDUCATE THE PUBLIC IN THE AREAS OF THE AQUATIC ZONE, SHORELAND, EROSION/RUNOFF, SEPTIC/EXCAVATION, AND PRIVATE FOREST MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES ONSITE INFORMATION AND ASSISTANCE, AT NO COST, TO LAKESHORE OWNERS INTERESTED IN CURTAILING SOURCES OF POLLUTION FORM THEIR PROPERTY. OVER 30 CITIZENS HAVE AGREED TO BE TRAINED AND MAKE VISITS IN ITASCA COUNTY. IN 2021, THE PANDEMIC LIMITED THE ABILITY TO SCHEDULE VISITS AND 15 WERE PERFORMED.
ITASCA WATERS COMPLETED ITS THREE-YEAR INITIATIVE TO USE COMMUNITY DRIVEN SOLUTIONS TO PROTECT ITASCA COUNTY'S WATER. THIS PROCESS HAS ENGAGED ALL STAKEHOLDERS IN DESIGNING A COMMUNITY-WIDE PLAN TO PROTECT THE WATER QUALITY IN THE LAKES, RIVERS, AND STREAMS THROUGHOUT ITASCA COUNTY. OVER 1,000 ITASCA COUNTY RESIDENTS WERE ENGAGED IN A VARIETY OF WAYS, INCLUDING ONLINE SURVEYS, ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEWS, PHONE INTERVIEWS, FOCUS GROUPS, AD HUMAN-CENTERED DESIGN SESSIONS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND HOW WE AS A COMMUNITY CAN ENSURE HIGH-QUALITY WATER IN PERPETUITY. THE STAKEHOLDERS REACHED INCLUDE AREA LAKE ASSOCIATIONS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS OWNERS, FISHING GUIDES, RESORT OWNERS, REALTORS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. ITASCA WATERS WAS SUCCESSFUL IN ENCOURAGING TWENTY-FIVE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS TO ADOPT CLEAN WATER COMMITMENT RESOLUTIONS. IN AUGUST OF 2021, ITASCA WATERS HOSTED "WATERFEST" A FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF ITASCA COUNTY'S CLEAN WATER RESOURCE. OVER 250 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE EVENT.
ITASCA WATERS INCURRED MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES TO PROMOTE ITS MISSION INCLUDING EVENT, WEBSITE, FACILITY AND SUPPLIES COSTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jesse Davis President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Leistikow Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Whittemore Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jan Sandberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sandy Anderson Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jan Best Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $10,237 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,725 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,540 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,502 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $58 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $15,560 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $11,845 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $924 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,343 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $41,434 |
| Advertising and promotion | $381 |
| Office expenses | $1,469 |
| Information technology | $1,437 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,945 |
| Travel | $79 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $406 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,001 |
| All other expenses | $540 |
| Total functional expenses | $82,871 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $23,786 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,010 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| 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 | $123,796 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $123,796 |
| 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 | $123,796 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Itasca Water Legacy Partnership has recieved totaling $980.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION IN ITASCA COUNTY | $400 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION IN ITASCA COUNTY | $300 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION IN ITASCA COUNTY | $200 |
Charles K Blandin Foundation Grand Rapids, MN PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT CONTRIBUTION IN ITASCA COUNTY | $80 |
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|---|---|---|
Trout Unlimited Chanhassen, MN | $885,128 | $2,532,595 |
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International Water Institute Fargo, ND | $1,362,645 | $1,044,274 |
Fox Lake Conservation League Inc Sherburn, MN | $973,588 | $1,363,279 |
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Mississippi Park Connection Saint Paul, MN | $3,749,419 | $985,197 |
Clean Lakes Alliance Inc Madison, WI | $705,548 | $888,055 |
Friends Of The Falls Minneapolis, MN | $6,450,506 | $2,666,964 |
Geneva Lake Conservancy Inc Fontana, WI | $3,243,177 | $1,183,074 |
Nahant Marsh Education Center Davenport, IA | $2,990,592 | $1,370,122 |
Northern Waters Land Trust Walker, MN | $1,079,991 | $814,843 |
Red River Basin Commission Fargo, ND | $574,607 | $550,424 |