Conservation Minnesota
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 05/2002
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 41-2017329
Organization Overview
Conservation Minnesota is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Conservation Minnesota employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Minnesota 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 06/2021, Conservation Minnesota generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 7 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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CONSERVATION MINNESOTA'S MISSION IS TO TURN OUR SHARED CONSERVATION VALUES INTO STATE PRIORITIES AND PROVIDE YOU WITH THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR YOUR FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:CONSERVATION MINNESOTA IS GUIDED BY THE PRIORITIES OF MINNESOTANS AND ENGAGES ITS STATEWIDE NETWORK OF OVER 70,000 INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL LEADERS WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP SOLVE THE CONSERVATION ISSUES THAT THEY TELL US ARE MOST IMPORTANT.
PUBLIC EDUCATION:CONSERVATION MINNESOTA PROVIDES CREDIBLE, NON-PARTISAN INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES THAT AFFECT PUBLIC HEALTH, WATER QUALITY, AND MINNESOTA'S GREAT OUTDOORS SO THAT INDIVIDUAL MINNESOTANS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT PROTECT OUR HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES.
PUBLIC POLICY:CONSERVATION MINNESOTA DEVELOPS AND ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ENSURE OUR CHERISHED MINNESOTA LAKES, LANDS AND WAY OF LIFE ARE PROTECTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Austin Executive Director | Officer | 36 | $107,307 |
Matthew Lewis President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Sauder Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Egggerling Co-Vp | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michelle Horan Co-Vp | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeff Blodgett Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,363,132 |
| Investment income | $1,481 |
| 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 | $2,368,440 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $131,038 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $706,814 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,902 |
| Other employee benefits | $78,594 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,196 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,076 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,826 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $28,654 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $243,641 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $121,208 |
| Information technology | $24,087 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $35,481 |
| Travel | $2,354 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,607 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,348 |
| Insurance | $5,841 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,746,368 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $898,117 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $120,534 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $450,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,160 |
| 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 | $24,184 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,572,387 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $153,040 |
| 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 | $153,040 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,419,347 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 28 grants that Conservation Minnesota has recieved totaling $2,615,396.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Mcknight Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
Manitou Fund White Bear Lake, MN PURPOSE: CONSERVATION CREW PROGRAM | $200,000 |
Gold Bay Foundation Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: TRANSPARENCY PROJECT | $150,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $120,534 |
| Ending Balance | $120,534 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fresh Energy St Paul, MN | $9,694,051 | $8,357,521 |
Bluegreen Alliance Inc Minneapolis, MN | $7,043,049 | $4,747,864 |
Midwest Renewable Energy Association Inc Custer, WI | $1,809,064 | $2,006,398 |
Conservation Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | $1,572,387 | $2,368,440 |
Iowa Environmental Council Des Moines, IA | $1,400,660 | $1,341,925 |
Renew Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $1,680,828 | $912,712 |
Milwaukee Riverkeeper Milwaukee, WI | $746,382 | $919,387 |
Minnesota Environmental Partnership Saint Paul, MN | $707,336 | $776,956 |
Dakota Resource Council Bismarck, ND | $762,455 | $695,039 |
American Conservation Coalition Inc Appleton, WI | $353,684 | $400,368 |
North Dakota Water Education Foundation Bismarck, ND | $157,793 | $317,883 |
Recycling Association Of Minnesota St Paul, MN | $116,244 | $260,004 |