Friends Of The Mississippi River
- Assets
- $3.0m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- St Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 41-1763226
Organization Overview
Friends Of The Mississippi River is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Friends Of The Mississippi River employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Friends Of The Mississippi River 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 06/2022, Friends Of The Mississippi River generated $1.7m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER ENGAGES CITIZENS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND CONSERVATION - FMR WORKS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE CRITICAL LANDS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PLANNING, LAND MANAGEMENT AND HANDS-ON NATURAL RESOURCES RESTORATION SERVICES.
LAND USE AND PLANNING - FMR WORKS WITHIN RIVER COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EXPERTISE IN GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY REQUIRED TO RESPECT THE VALUES OF PUBLIC ACCESS, SCENIC VIEWS, EQUITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
STEWARDSHIP, VOLUNTEERING & EDUCATION - FMR WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO HARNESS AND INSPIRE AN ETHIC OF RIVER STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION, ENGAGING THOUSANDS ANNUALLY IN HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THAT PROTECT, ENHANCE AND CELEBRATE OUR METRO MISSISSIPPI.
WATER PROTECTION - FMR WORKS WITH CITIZENS AND REPRESENTATIVES TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE METRO MISSISSIPPI'S WATER, WHICH CURRENTLY FAILS TO MEET FEDERAL WATER QUALITY STANDARDS. WE AIM TO MAKE THE TWIN CITIES A MODEL FOR WATERSHED PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING THAT IMPROVES AND PROTECTS WATER QUALITY.
LAND CONSERVATION - FMR WORKS WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND CONCERNED CITIZENS TO PROTECT AND RESTORE CRITICAL LANDS BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PLANNING, LAND MANAGEMENT AND HANDS-ON NATURAL RESOURCES RESTORATION SERVICES.
LAND USE AND PLANNING - FMR WORKS WITHIN RIVER COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE THE LEADERSHIP, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND EXPERTISE IN GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY REQUIRED TO RESPECT THE VALUES OF PUBLIC ACCESS, SCENIC VIEWS, EQUITY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
STEWARDSHIP, VOLUNTEERING & EDUCATION - FMR WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO HARNESS AND INSPIRE AN ETHIC OF RIVER STEWARDSHIP AND CONSERVATION, ENGAGING THOUSANDS ANNUALLY IN HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES THAT PROTECT, ENHANCE AND CELEBRATE OUR METRO MISSISSIPPI.
WATER PROTECTION - FMR WORKS WITH CITIZENS AND REPRESENTATIVES TO INFLUENCE PUBLIC POLICY TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE METRO MISSISSIPPI'S WATER, WHICH CURRENTLY FAILS TO MEET FEDERAL WATER QUALITY STANDARDS. WE AIM TO MAKE THE TWIN CITIES A MODEL FOR WATERSHED PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING THAT IMPROVES AND PROTECTS WATER QUALITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Whitney Clark Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Ronnie Brooks Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chad Dayton Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Perry Mcgowan Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Gove Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Bauknight Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $68,486 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $323,179 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,365,963 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,230 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,689,142 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $37,500 |
| Investment income | $3,827 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$12,304 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,730,469 |
| 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. | $89,135 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,537 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $605,175 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $69,965 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,978 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $389,346 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,217 |
| Office expenses | $14,272 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,988 |
| Travel | $5,552 |
| 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 | $12,779 |
| Insurance | $3,099 |
| All other expenses | $15,711 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,374,690 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,023,645 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,298,940 |
| 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 | $62,019 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $115,326 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $511,671 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,011,601 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $355,541 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $85,119 |
| 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 | $44,000 |
| Total liabilities | $484,660 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $412,132 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,114,809 |
| 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 | $3,011,601 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Friends Of The Mississippi River has recieved totaling $5,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rahr Foundation Shakopee, MN PURPOSE: OPERATING | $5,000 |
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|---|---|---|
Voyageur Outward Bound School St Paul, MN | $9,562,125 | $8,704,047 |
Wilderness Inquiry Inc St Paul, MN | $5,540,005 | $9,209,787 |
Thomas Irvine Dodge Foundation West St Paul, MN | $31,788,232 | $5,013,942 |
Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center Finland, MN | $15,262,257 | $4,025,051 |
Lake Superior Center Duluth, MN | $2,211,388 | $3,675,136 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Osprey Wilds Environmental Learning Center Sandstone, MN | $6,482,037 | $5,070,144 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center Inc Lanesboro, MN | $6,318,004 | $2,449,962 |
Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids, IA | $10,454,447 | $1,688,837 |
Hartley Nature Center Duluth, MN | $2,703,587 | $2,707,647 |
Aldo Leopold Nature Center Inc Monona, WI | $4,909,599 | $1,432,415 |