Prairie Rivers Network
- Assets
- $4.1m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $2.3m
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Champaign, IL
- Founding
- 12/1968
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 37-6085905
Organization Overview
Prairie Rivers Network is located in Champaign, IL. The organization was established in 1968. As of 12/2021, Prairie Rivers Network employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prairie Rivers Network 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, Prairie Rivers Network 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 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $970.6k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AT PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK, WE PROTECT WATER, HEAL LAND, AND INSPIRE CHANGE. USING THE CREATIVE POWER OF SCIENCE, LAW, AND COLLECTIVE ACTION, WE PROTECT AND RESTORE OUR RIVERS, RETURN HEALTHY SOILS AND DIVERSE WILDLIFE TO OUR LANDS, AND TRANSFORM HOW WE CARE FOR THE EARTH AND FOR EACH OTHER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK, WE PROTECT WATER, HEAL LAND, AND INSPIRE CHANGE. PROTECT WATER - WATER IS LIFE-CONNECTING, SUSTAINING, AND INSPIRING US ALL. AT PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK WE PROTECT WATER FROM RAVAGES OF POLLUTION AND RESTORE THE BEAUTY AND POWER OF NATURALLY FLOWING RIVERS. WE HOLD POLLUTERS ACCOUNTABLE, ADVANCE POLICIES TO ALLOW RIVER ECOSYSTEMS TO THRIVE, AND PROMOTE PRACTICES THAT KEEP OUR WATERS CLEAN.HEAL LAND - LAND AND WATER FORM A SYSTEM ON WHICH THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY OF LIFE DEPENDS; TO CARE FOR LAND IS TO CARE FOR WATER. TOO OFTEN, HUMAN ACTIVITY DEGRADES LAND AND WATER AND IMPERILS THIS COMMUNITY. AT PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK, WE ADVANCE PRACTICES AND POLICIES THAT RETURN HEALTH TO OUR SOILS AND INCREASE BIODIVERSITY. WE WORK WITH PEOPLE TO RESTORE THE LANDS ALONG AND BETWEEN OUR RIVERS, REPAIR THE EARTH THAT PROVIDES OUR FOOD, AND ENSURE THAT ANIMALS HAVE THE HABITAT NEEDED TO THRIVE. INSPIRE CHANGE - PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK IS PART OF AN INTERCONNECTED WHOLE. OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDES ALL PARTS OF THE EARTH: SOIL, WATER, PEOPLE, PLANTS, AND ANIMALS. AT PRAIRIE RIVERS NETWORK, WE ELEVATE AND UPHOLD THE CULTURAL VALUES AND UNDERSTANDINGS NEEDED FOR ALL LIFE TO FLOURISH. WE USE THE IMAGES AND VOICES OF PEOPLE TO TELL COMPELLING STORIES OF RESISTANCE AND RENEWAL. WE EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO ACT. AND WE LEAD COLLECTIVE EFFORTS TO CREATE NEW WAYS OF RESTORING OUR RIVERS, HEALING OUR LANDS, AND CARING FOR OUR NEIGHBORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elliot Brinkman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $82,400 |
Vickie Nudelman Operations Manager | Officer | 40 | $60,564 |
Michael Rosenthal Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jon Mcnussen President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William Van Hagey Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clark Bullard Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $57,656 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,175,520 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,051 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,233,176 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $4,078 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$8,233 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,231,843 |
| 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. | $142,964 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,494 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $453,961 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,908 |
| Other employee benefits | $56,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,627 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,740 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $28,494 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $46,862 |
| Travel | $2,325 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $200 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,375 |
| Insurance | $2,586 |
| All other expenses | $35,978 |
| Total functional expenses | $970,569 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $14,792 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,228,438 |
| 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 | $20,910 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,808 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $535,373 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,310,000 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,000 |
| Total assets | $4,140,321 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $23,923 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $439,890 |
| 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 | $463,813 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,271,969 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,404,539 |
| 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 | $4,140,321 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Prairie Rivers Network has recieved totaling $530,576.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $165,000 |
Walton Family Foundation Inc Bentonville, AR PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE SOLUTIONS TO AGRICULTURAL WATER POLLUTION IN ILLINOIS. | $113,000 |
Grand Victoria Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $110,000 |
The Lumpkin Family Foundation Mattoon, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT | $90,750 |
The Annenberg Foundation Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Hansen Furnas Foundation Inc Batavia, IL PURPOSE: PREFERRED CHARITIES | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $2,759,075 |
| Earnings | $195,441 |
| Net Contributions | $16,415 |
| Other Expense | $4,830 |
| Ending Balance | $2,966,101 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Kansas Association Of Child Care Resource And Referral Agencies Salina, KS | $5,216,379 | $98,524,579 |
National Arbor Day Foundation Lincoln, NE | $95,545,348 | $94,760,158 |
Mattress Recycling Council Alexandria, VA | $54,528,645 | $54,983,973 |
Ducks Unlimited Inc Memphis, TN | $0 | $54,159,225 |
Chicago Horticultural Society Glencoe, IL | $333,124,052 | $72,376,611 |
International Centre For Research In Agroforestry Alexandria, VA | $56,650,550 | $47,516,870 |
Saint Therese Communities St Louis Park, MN | $121,765,844 | $46,911,248 |
Missouri Botanical Garden Board Of Trustees St Louis, MO | $365,170,993 | $58,989,201 |
Slipstream Group Inc Madison, WI | $35,851,286 | $48,286,004 |
Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | $321,129,910 | $28,928,117 |
Student Conservation Association Inc Arlington, VA | $24,445,728 | $38,897,444 |
Elevate Energy Chicago, IL | $26,024,460 | $38,178,610 |