Lower Phalen Creek Project

Organization Overview

Lower Phalen Creek Project, operating under the name Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi, is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 2011. 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 12/2023, Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi 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 12/2023, Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.2% per year over the past 9 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

SEE SCHEDULE OENGAGING PEOPLE TO HONOR AND CARE FOR OUR NATURAL PLACES AND THE SACRED SITES AND CULTURAL VALUE WITHIN THEM.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

WAKAN TIPI CENTER - THIS PROGRAM PLANS, COORDINATES, AND ENGAGES THE COMMUNITY IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A 7500 SQUARE FOOT CULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL INTERPRETIVE CENTER AT BRUCE VENTO NATURE SANCTUARY THAT WILL CELEBRATE DAKOTA CULTURE, EDUCATE COMMUNITY ON THE HISTORY OF THE SITE, INSPIRE ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, AND SERVE AS A COMMUNITY SPACE FOR CULTURAL CONNECTIONS AND HEALING.


EDUCATION AND OUTREACH - THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES FREE-TO-THE-PUBLIC MONTHLY EVENTS LOCATED AT LOCAL PARKS AND GREEN SPACES OR ONLINE, FOCUSED ON LOCAL ECOLOGY. THIS INCLUDES COORDINATION WITH PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND PROVIDING EDUCATION ABOUT NATURE AND SACRED CULTURAL SITES IN THESE PUBLIC GREEN SPACES.


URBAN CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION - THIS PROGRAM INVOLVES CONDUCTING SITE STUDIES AND RESEARCH TO IMPROVE LOCAL PARKS AND GREEN SPACES, AS WELL AS COORDINATING AND RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS TO IMPLEMENT RESTORATION PLANS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY AND OTHER NONPROFIT PARTNERS. IN 2023, DESIGN DEVELOPMENT BEGAN FOR A GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT TO "DAYLIGHT PHALEN CREEK". THIS $6.6 MILLION PROJECT WILL RESTORE A MILE SECTION OF PHALEN CREEK AT THE SOUTH END OF LAKE PHALEN. THIS PROJECT IS BEING LED BY LOWER PHALEN CREEK PROJECT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL, RAMSEY WASHINGTON AND CAPITOL REGION WATERSHED DISTRICTS, AND THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Chip Lindeke
Treasurer
$0
Cynthia Whiteford
Board Member
$0
Glenn Johnson
Board Member
$0
Katherine Beane
Chair
$0
Thomas Draskovic
Secretary
$0
Neil Mckay
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Full Circle Indigenous Planning
Architect & Design Srvices
$363,285
Inter-fluve Inc
Project Management
$254,340
Velt & Co
Site Work
$254,324
Milestone Real Estate Partners
Design & Construction Service
$143,206
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $349,892
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,818,294
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,168,186
Total Program Service Revenue$7,393
Investment income $106,689
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 $2,283,076

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