The Open Space Council For The St Louis Region is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Open Space Council For The St Louis Region employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Open Space Council For The St Louis Region 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, Open Space Council For The St Louis Region generated $562.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $204.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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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FOUNDED IN 1965, THE OPEN SPACE COUNCIL WORKS INDEPENDENTLY AND COLLABORATIVELY TO CONSERVE AND SUSTAIN LAND, WATER AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGHOUT THE ST. LOUIS REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMMUNITY STEWARDSHIP ALLIANCE HAD 589 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTED TO HABITAT RESTORATION IN LOCAL PARKS THROUGH INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL, WILLOW STAKING, TREE PLAINTINGS, AND POLINATOR GARDEN MAINTENANCE.
TRASH BASH HAD OVER 1000 VOLUNTEERS GIVE 1561 HOURS TO REMOVE 8 TONS OF TRASH TRASH FROM LOCAL WATERWAYS.
OPERATION CLEAN STREAM SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED OVER 82 CUBIC YARDS OF TRASH AND 505 TIRES FROM THE MERAMEC RIVER WATERSHED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Scott Emmelkamp President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
David Wilson Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Dennis Wilhelmi 2nd Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Donna Coble Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Susan Christie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Adam Rembert Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $22,863 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $490,636 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $28,418 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $513,499 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $28,390 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $16,056 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $562,619 |
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. | $44,437 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,942 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $70,859 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,916 |
Payroll taxes | $9,345 |
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 | $8,614 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,454 |
Office expenses | $1,166 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,800 |
Travel | $2,962 |
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 | $6,774 |
All other expenses | $1,467 |
Total functional expenses | $204,137 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $124,962 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $244,693 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,159,740 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $330,000 |
Total assets | $1,859,395 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,779 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $250,000 |
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 | $256,779 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $923,198 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $679,418 |
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 | $1,859,395 |