Minnesota Lakes And Rivers Advocates
- Assets
- $74.9k
- Revenue
- $392.6k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 41-1761357
Organization Overview
Minnesota Lakes And Rivers Advocates is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (N01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Recreation & Sports and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Minnesota Lakes And Rivers Advocates employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Lakes And Rivers Advocates is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Minnesota Lakes And Rivers Advocates generated $392.6k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $364.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT MINNESOTAS LAKE AND RIVER HERITAGE FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS BY FORGING POWERFUL LINKS BETWEEN LAKES LAKE ADVOCATES AND POLICY MAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OR SHORELAND OWNERS AND PROVIDING EDUCATION TO PROTECT MINNESOTA WATER RESOURCES
UTILIZING GRANTS FROM THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WORK TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF STARRY STONEWORT BY PROVIDING CD3 BOAT CLEANING STATIONS AND EDUCATING THE BOATING PUBLIC ABOUS THE PERIL THAT SARRY STOMEWORT PRESENTS.
THE LAKE STEWARD PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR LAKE ASSOCIATION USE TO ENCOURAGE SHORELINE RESTORATION PROJECTS AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND TO EDUCATION ABOUT SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT AS IT RELATES TO WATER.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeff Forester Executive Director | Officer | 39 | $80,000 |
Barbara Halbakken Fischberg Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Susan Henken-Thielen President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Judith Corrigan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mary Manns Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John James Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $262,345 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $116,124 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $378,469 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $93 |
| 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 | $392,574 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $72,065 |
| 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. | $80,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,800 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $58,813 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,800 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,779 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $33,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $8,474 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $503 |
| Information technology | $5,640 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $4,320 |
| Travel | $7,775 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $508 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $895 |
| Insurance | $3,764 |
| All other expenses | $4,446 |
| Total functional expenses | $364,706 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $10,108 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $34,721 |
| 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 | $74,929 |
| 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 | $74,929 |
| 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 | $74,929 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Lakes And Rivers Advocates has awarded $72,065 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MINNESOTA DNR PURPOSE: Prevent the spread of Starry Stonewort | $33,040 |
HUBBARD TOWNSHIP PURPOSE: Prevent the spread of Starry Stonewort | $39,025 |