Conservation Corps, operating under the name Conservation Corps Mn & Ia, is located in St Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Conservation Corps MN & IA employed 476 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Corps MN & IA 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, Conservation Corps MN & IA generated $11.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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:
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THE MISSION OF CONSERVATION CORPS MINNESOTA & IOWA IS TO ENGAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE AMERICORPS FIELD PROGRAM ENGAGES YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 TO 30, IN NATURAL RESOURCE CONSERVATION AND DISASTER RESPONSE THROUGHOUT THE UPPER MIDWEST. IN 2023, 215 PARTICIPANTS SERVED IN NATIONAL SERVICE ROLES RESTORING HABITAT THROUGHOUT THE MIDWEST. FIELD MEMBERS CONTRIBUTED 183,797 HOURS OF SERVICE THIS YEAR, REMOVING INVASIVE SPECIES AND HAZARD TREES FROM 7,484 ACRES PLANTING 45,510 NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS CONDUCTING PRESCRIBED BURNS ON 17,030 ACRES OF PRAIRIE CONSTRUCTING OR IMPROVING 391 MILES OF TRAIL INSTALLING OR MAINTAINING 410,959 SQUARE FEET OF RAIN GARDENS CONTROLLING EROSION ON 71,890 SQUARE FEET OF SHORELINE. AMERICORPS MEMBERS RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND AN EDUCATION AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES. BESIDE CAREER AND WORKSKILLS TRAINING, MEMBERS RECEIVE CERTIFICATIONS IN WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION, DEFENSIVE DRIVING, CHAINSAW SAFETY AND FIRST AID.
SINGLE PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR AMERICORPS MEMBERS ENGAGE YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 TO 30, IN NATURAL RESOURCE, ENERGY CONSERVATION, COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORK. IN 2023, 13 PARTICIPANTS SERVED YEARLONG TERMS ON SPECIAL PROJECTS WITH A VARIETY OF LAND MANAGEMENT AGENCIES AND NONPROFITS AND 31 SERVED SUMMER TERMS COMPLETING NATURAL RESOURCE PROJECTS. AMERICORPS MEMBERS DEDICATED A TOTAL 39,343 HOURS OF SERVICE AND TRAINING. CORPS MEMBERS PLANTED 7,700 NATIVE TREES AND SHRUBS, MANAGED INVASIVE PLANT SPECIES ON 1,626 ACRES, COLLECTED 2,340 WATER QUALITY SAMPLES, CONDUCTED 3,156 AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES SURVEYS, AND PROVIDED EDUCATION TO 3,576 PEOPLE. AMERICORPS MEMBERS RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND AN EDUCATION AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES. INCREASING DIVERSITY IN ENVIRONMENTAL CAREERS (IDEC) ENGAGES COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING STEM DEGREES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN A CAREER IN NATURAL RESOURCES. THE PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY SEEKS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS FROM BACKGROUNDS TYPICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN NATURAL RESOURCE CAREERS, INCLUDING WOMEN, PEOPLE OF COLOR, AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CONSERVATION CORPS, THE MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY, THE MINNESOTA BOARD OF WATER AND SOIL RESOURCES AND THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A FELLOWSHIP, MENTORSHIP AND PAID INTERNSHIP. STUDENTS GATHERED WITH CONSERVATION CORPS AND MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES STAFF FOR ORIENTATION, MET ONE ON ONE WITH STAFF TO DISCUSS ACADEMIC AND CAREER GOALS, AND COMPLETED A WORKSHOP ON EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS. 30 STUDENTS RECEIVED A FELLOWSHIP PAYMENT TO SUPPORT ACADEMIC EXPENSES.
THE RESIDENTIAL SUMMER YOUTH CORPS ENGAGES DIVERSE YOUTH, AGES 15-18, IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS DURING ONE SUMMER SESSION. IN 2023, 59 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS, 20 AMERICORPS MEMBERS, AND 3 PART TIME STAFF COMPLETED 5,967 HOURS OF TRAINING AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS. THIS PAST YEAR, CREWS BUILT AND MAINTAINED 9.4 MILES OF TRAIL, MAINTAINED 102 CAMPSITES, REMOVED INVASIVE SPECIES FROM 30 ACRES, AND COMPLETED 267 HOURS OF TRAINING AND GENERAL SERVICE. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE A LIVING STIPEND AS WELL AS ROOM AND BOARD. AMERICORPS MEMBERS RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND AN EDUCATION AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES.
YOUTH OUTDOORS IS AN AFTERSCHOOL SERVICE LEARNING PROGRAM FOR TWIN CITIES YOUTH. YOUTH PARTICIPATE FOR ONE ACADEMIC SEMESTER AT A TIME, MEETING TWO DAYS A WEEK AFTER SCHOOL AND ON SATURDAYS TO EXPLORE SCIENCE AND THE ENVIRONMENT AND COMPLETE PROJECTS TO IMPROVE PARKS AND RESTORE RESOURCES. SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE. IN 2023, 42 YOUTH PARTICIPANTS AND 41 AMERICORPS MEMBERS COMPLETED 31,832 HOURS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICE LEARNING PROJECTS. THIS PAST YEAR, YOUTH OUTDOORS PARTICIPANTS MANAGED EXOTIC PLANT SPECIES ON 392 ACRES OF LAND, PLANTED 47,839 TREES AND SHRUBS, REMOVED 6,780 POUNDS OF DEBRIS, AND ENGAGED IN 3,823 HOURS OF TRAINING. YOUTH PARTICIPANTS EARN AN HOURLY WAGE. AMERICORPS MEMBERS RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND, HEALTH INSURANCE AND AN EDUCATION AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES. IN ADDITION TO CAREER AND WORK SKILLS TRAINING, MEMBERS RECEIVE CERTIFICATIONS IN WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION, DEFENSIVE DRIVING, CHAINSAW SAFETY AND FIRST AID.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erin Anderson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Chien Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Janet Newberg Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nicholas Sannito Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert Craggs Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brett Emmons Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Enterprise Fleet Lease And Rental | 12/30/23 | $317,709 |
Empower Retirement Retirement | 12/30/23 | $258,342 |
Wright Express Fuel | 12/30/23 | $166,268 |
Drake Building Llc Facility Lease | 12/30/23 | $151,126 |
Syand Corporation It Support | 12/30/23 | $132,940 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,517,990 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $215,181 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,733,171 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $6,676,158 |
Investment income | $101,745 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,708 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $11,517,897 |
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. | $281,840 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $116,766 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,600,514 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $80,444 |
Other employee benefits | $333,264 |
Payroll taxes | $213,989 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $23,823 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $80,237 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $12,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,529 |
Fees for services: Other | $311,467 |
Advertising and promotion | $30,101 |
Office expenses | $26,736 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,151,067 |
Travel | $61,676 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $277,774 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $50,244 |
Insurance | $76,504 |
All other expenses | $6,851 |
Total functional expenses | $10,724,129 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,024,799 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $601,246 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,008,455 |
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 | $253,596 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $115,926 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,352,799 |
Total assets | $8,356,821 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $389,673 |
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 | $1,360,060 |
Total liabilities | $1,749,733 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,554,196 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,052,892 |
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 | $8,356,821 |