Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc
- Assets
- $965.1k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 02/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 41-1949625
Organization Overview
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (W24) the organization is classified as: Citizen Participation, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc 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 06/2022, Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc generated $1.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 25.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 33.3% per year over the past 6 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.
Since 2021, Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc has awarded 11 individual grants totaling $1,424,660. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CONSERVATION MINNESOTA VOTER CENTER RESEARCHES PUBLIC OPINION AND GOVERNMENT ACTIONS ON CONSERVATION ISSUES, PROVIDING RELIABLE INFORMATION TO HELP MINNESOTANS MAKE DECISIONS THAT PROTECT THE HEALTH OF OUR AIR, WATER, COMMUNITIES AND FAMILIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FACTS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS:CMVC BELIEVES IN ACCOUNTABILITY. IT RESEARCHES PUBLIC OPINION AND GOVERNMENT ACTIONS SO THAT RELIABLE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO MAKE DECISIONS. IT PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE CONSERVATION MINNESOTA'S CHECKMYLEGISLATOR.ORG WEBSITE. THIS WEBSITE MAKES ELECTED OFFICIALS' CONSERVATION VOTING RECORDS AVAILABLE IN REAL TIME, ALL THE TIME, TO EVERY MINNESOTAN.
CULTIVATING LEADERS:THERE ARE MANY WAYS THAT CMVC WORKS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF STATE LEADERS WORKING TO PROTECT OUR LAKES, LANDS, AND WAY OF LIFE. IT REWARDS CONSERVATION CHAMPIONS BY PUBLICLY RECOGNIZING THEIR LEADERSHIP. CMVC ALSO WORKS BEHIND THE SCENES TO RECRUIT STRONG CANDIDATES TO SEEK APPOINTED AND ELECTED OFFICES THAT IMPACT THE GREAT OUTDOORS. DURING ELECTIONS, IT PROVIDES VOTERS WITH UNBIASED AND POSITIVELY PRESENTED INFORMATION ABOUT THE CONSERVATION RECORDS OF CANDIDATES.
INFORMING STATE LAWMAKERS:CMVC WORKS TO MAKE SURE STATE LEADERS HAVE THE INFORMATION THEY NEED TO MAKE SOUND CONSERVATION DECISIONS. THIS REQUIRES CMVC TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS AND TO ALWAYS BE ACCURATE, CREDIBLE, AND NON-PARTISAN. NOWHERE IS THE PRAGMATIC AND BI-PARTISAN NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK MORE OBVIOUS THAN IN THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS TEAM. CMVC IS COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH LEADERS OF EVERY REGION AND POLITICAL PARTY TO PROTECT OUR LAKES, LAND, AND WAY OF LIFE. CLEAN WATER AND CONSERVATION ISSUES ARE TOO IMPORTANT TO ALL MINNESOTANS TO BE PARTISAN.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Curry President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Blodgett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lucy Rogers Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gia Vitali Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charlene Brooks Simonson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Austin Executive Director | Officer | 5 | $14,564 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,013,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,013,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $826 |
| 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 | $1,015,502 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $857,969 |
| 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. | $17,118 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,473 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $100,794 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $4,443 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,329 |
| Payroll taxes | $8,559 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,282 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,400 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $128,391 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,000 |
| Office expenses | $5,937 |
| Information technology | $14,910 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $26,378 |
| Travel | $1,076 |
| 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 | $2,935 |
| All other expenses | $2,339 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,391,899 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $250,010 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $685,783 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $1,957 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $27,331 |
| 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 | $965,081 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,960 |
| 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 | $361,283 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $375,243 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $519,838 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $70,000 |
| 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 | $965,081 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc has awarded $857,969 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CLIMATE VOTE MINNESOTA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,969 |
FAITH IN MINNESOTA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |
CONSERVATION MINNESOTA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CHARITABLE ACTIVITES | $600,000 |
100 ACTION TAKE ACTION MINNESOTA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $125,000 |