Bluegreen Alliance Foundation
- Assets
- $12.2m
- Revenue
- $7.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN
- Founding
- 01/2006
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-3477309
Organization Overview
Bluegreen Alliance Foundation is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bluegreen Alliance Foundation employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bluegreen Alliance Foundation 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 12/2021, Bluegreen Alliance Foundation generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.4% 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.
Since 2015, Bluegreen Alliance Foundation has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $3,404,439. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE FOUNDATION (BGAF) CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC AND MEDIA ABOUT SOLUTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES THAT CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE. PURSUANT TO THIS MISSION AND ITS INTERORGANIZATIONAL AGREEMENT WITH THE BLUEGREEN ALLIANCE (BGA), BGAF SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING CENTER - THE CLEAN ENERGY MANUFACTURING CENTER PROVIDES COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES AND POLICY MAKERS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO INCREASE GREEN MANUFACTURING AND TRANSITION EXISTING MANUFACTURING CAPACITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY. ITS BUILDING CLEAN PROGRAM IS AIMED AT INCREASING DEMAND FOR U.S. MADE ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PRODUCTS, INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE HARMFUL CHEMICALS USED IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY HOUSING PRODUCTS, AND IDENTIFYING THE SUPPLY CHAIN, MANUFACTURING AND MARKET OPPORTUNITIES.
REPAIRING AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDING A CLEAN ECONOMY - BGAF WORKS TO EDUCATE THE MEDIA AND THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE NEED TO REPAIR AMERICA'S INFRASTRUCTURE. BY MAKING THE SYSTEMS WE RELY UPON EVERY DAY MORE DEPENDABLE, EFFICIENT AND RESILIENT, WE CAN ADDRESS THE THREAT OF CLIMATE CHANGE WHILE CREATING GOOD-PAYING JOBS. BGAF OFFERS STRATEGIES FOR INVESTING IN KEY INDUSTRIES AND INITIATIVES--RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, MODERN TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS, AND ADVANCED VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY TO CREATE GOOD JOBS IN MANUFACTURING, CONSTRUCTION, EDUCATION AND OTHER SECTORS.
CLIMATE CHANGE & CLEAN ENERGY JOBS - BGAF PROVIDES THE AMERICAN LABOR MOVEMENT WITH GRASSROOTS EDUCATION ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE AND OTHER ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. BGAF FURNISHES DIRECT EDUCATION TO RANK AND FILE UNION MEMBERS ABOUT THE LINK BETWEEN GLOBAL WARMING SOLUTIONS, JOB CREATION AND JOB SECURITY.
HEALTH INITIATIVES-THE HEALTH INITIATIVES PROGRAM IS A NATIONAL GRASSROOTS EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVE TO REDUCE WORKPLACE AND COMMUNITY TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES; AND TO PROMOTE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH AS A FUNDAMENTAL, ON-THE-JOB RIGHT FOR ALL WORKING PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Walsh President | Officer | 34 | $168,889 |
Ricki Mcmillan VP Of Finance | Officer | 32 | $104,390 |
Jim English Treasurer And Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Chieffo Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Fendley Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Derrick Figures Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
David Zucker Llc Communication Activities | 12/30/15 | $145,473 |
Jane Houlihan Research Analysis | 12/30/15 | $111,300 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $102,417 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,520,238 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,622,655 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $201,215 |
| Investment income | $18,360 |
| 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 | $7,842,420 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $647,141 |
| 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. | $323,558 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $101,449 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $266,639 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,666 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,392 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,885 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,469 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,026 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $368,508 |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,614 |
| Office expenses | $47,307 |
| Information technology | $126,959 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $190,896 |
| Travel | $25,392 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,597 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $7,859 |
| All other expenses | $3,173 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,220,191 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,842,682 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,151,924 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,196,597 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $27,738 |
| 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 | $779 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,137 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $12,222,857 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $141,770 |
| 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 | $246,924 |
| Total liabilities | $388,694 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,477,871 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $6,356,292 |
| 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 | $12,222,857 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Bluegreen Alliance Foundation has awarded $637,141 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Minneapolis, MN PURPOSE: Lobbying | $400,000 |
Austin, TX PURPOSE: Climate Jobs | $97,000 |
Reston, VA PURPOSE: Offshore Wind | $75,000 |
Portland, OR PURPOSE: Healthy Babies Bright Futures | $35,000 |
CITY OF FLINT MI PURPOSE: Healthy Babies Bright Futures | $20,000 |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Healthy Babies Bright Futures | $10,141 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 22 grants that Bluegreen Alliance Foundation has recieved totaling $9,241,549.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Climateworks Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT | $1,425,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $1,000,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: BUILDING CLEAN: CREATING A JUST AND HEALTHY CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY | $1,000,000 |
Bloomberg Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: ACCELERATE TRANSITION TO CLEAN ENERGY | $1,000,000 |
The Jpb Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: BUILDING CLEAN: CREATING A JUST AND HEALTHY CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY | $1,000,000 |
Climate Imperative Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO REVITALIZE, DECARBONIZE, AND CLEAN UP THE DOMESTIC ALUMINUM INDUSTRY | $850,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Whiterock Conservancy Coon Rapids, IA | $23,838,581 | $11,211,658 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Bluegreen Alliance Foundation Minneapolis, MN | $12,222,857 | $7,842,420 |
Environmental Initiative Minneapolis, MN | $4,533,622 | $7,299,433 |
Trees Forever Inc Marion, IA | $2,919,992 | $4,619,132 |
Tri-Lakes Sportsmens Club Inc Lonsdale, MN | $173,320 | $2,697,974 |
Northeastern Minnesotans For Wilderness Ely, MN | $1,679,993 | $2,959,413 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $20,136,945 | $3,445,267 |
Rooted Wi Inc Madison, WI | $3,633,286 | $971,353 |
Deb & Jeff Hansen Foundation West Des Moines, IA | $7,393,305 | $2,047,371 |
Wiscorps Inc La Crosse, WI | $207,552 | $1,429,259 |
Resource Conservation And Development For Northeast Iowa Inc Postville, IA | $1,671,967 | $1,256,577 |