Friends Of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Inc is located in Zimmerman, MN. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (D34) the organization is classified as: Wildlife Sanctuaries, under the broad grouping of Animal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Inc 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, Friends Of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge Inc generated $183.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $37.0k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
THE FRIENDS OF SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE ENGAGES IN ACTIVITIES TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO SCHOOL GROUPS. THE FRIENDS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO REFUGE STAFF TO PROVIDE THE BEST EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE POSSIBLE. IN SOME CASES THE FRIENDS ASSIST WITH FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP TRANSPORT STUDENTS TO THE REFUGE FOR ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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BRINGING GROUPS TO THE REFUGE: THE FRIENDS GROUP HELP TO SUPERVISE AND FUND THE COST OF BRINGING URBAN GROUPS OF YOUTH AND ADULTS TO THE REFUGE. THIS INCLUDE WAS PART OF THE ORGANIZATIONS COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY EQUITY AND INCLUSION. THE GROUPS CAME FROM THE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD PROJECT IN ST. CLOUD MN AND THE URBAN BIRD COLLECTIVE IN URBAN MINNEAPOLIS MN.
PRINTING OF BROCHURES: THE FRIENDS GROUP FUNDED THE PRINTING OF ADDITIONAL BIRD CHECKLISTS AND TRAIL MAPS FOR USE BY ALL VISITORS TO THE REFUGE. THE REFUGE IS SEEING A HIGHER TRAFFIC ON ITS TRAILS AND AT ITS VISITOR CENTER IN RECENT YEARS AND THE DEMAND FOR BROCHURES IS HIGH
PRELIMINARY COSTS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION OF THE AMPHITHEATER: THE FRIENDS FUNDED THE COSTS RELATED TO THE ARCHITECTURAL CONCEPTS PRELIMINARY CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS DOCUMENT REVISIONS AND ULTIMATELY THE FINAL CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS NEEDED FOR THE UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION OF THE AMPHITHEATER.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Steve Chesney President | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Carol Mertesdorf Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Roger Leider Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Mike Brubaker Secretary | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Bruce Galer Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Helle Lukk Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $87,567 |
Fundraising events | $2,025 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $97,338 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $186,930 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $383 |
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 | -$3,806 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $183,507 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $4,000 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
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 | $8,590 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $24,417 |
Total functional expenses | $37,007 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $317,934 |
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 | $15,825 |
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 | $333,759 |
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 | $333,759 |
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 | $333,759 |