Red River Basin Commission is located in Fargo, ND. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Red River Basin Commission employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Red River Basin Commission 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, Red River Basin Commission generated $550.4k 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 (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $634.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
EDUCATION OF LAND & WATER ISSUES IN RED RIVER BASIN
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONDUCT CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS ON LAND AND WATER ISSUES IN THE RED RIVER BASIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ted Preister Exec. Director | Officer | 40 | $96,158 |
Gavin Van Der Linde Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Piepkorn Sec./treas./director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Holmer Vice Chair/director | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Scherling Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Greg Archibald Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $526,491 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $526,491 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $15,351 |
Investment income | $4,998 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$767 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $550,424 |
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. | $101,373 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,262 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $172,016 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,080 |
Other employee benefits | $53,208 |
Payroll taxes | $21,947 |
Fees for services: Management | $8,934 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $13,138 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $159,575 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $38,648 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $27,298 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,308 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,186 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $633,976 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $174,507 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $283,140 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $113,057 |
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 | $3,841 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $62 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $574,607 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,805 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $20,164 |
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 | $39,969 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $494,210 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $40,428 |
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 | $574,607 |
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