Minnesota Land Trust
- Assets
- $15.3m
- Revenue
- $12.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 37
- Location
- Saint Paul, MN
- Founding
- 03/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 41-1713652
Organization Overview
Minnesota Land Trust is located in Saint Paul, MN. The organization was established in 1992. 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 06/2022, Minnesota Land Trust employed 37 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Minnesota Land Trust 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 06/2022, Minnesota Land Trust generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.0m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.9% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT AND RESTORE MN'S MOST VITAL NATURAL LANDS FOR GENERATIONS TO COME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MINNESOTA LAND TRUST ENGAGES IN THREE PRIMARY STRATEGIES TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION. PROTECT: PROTECT IMPORTANT NATURAL HABITATS THROUGH CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND FEE TITLE TRANSACTIONS. RESTORE: PARTNER WITH GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES ON RECOVERING THE ECOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ST. LOUIS RIVER ESTUARY AND HELP LANDOWNERS RESTORE THEIR PROTECTED LANDS TO NATIVE HABITAT. ENGAGE: INVEST IN EFFORTS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF MINNESOTANS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN MINNESOTA'S GREAT CONSERVATION ETHIC. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.PROTECTION: THE LAND TRUST WORKS WITH LANDOWNERS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO PROTECT AND RESTORE MINNESOTA'S CHERISHED BUT INCREASINGLY THREATENED LANDS AND WATERS PRIMARILY THROUGH ESTABLISHING, CREATING, AND MONITORING PERPETUAL CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. 653 LAND PROTECTION PROJECTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED SINCE 1991, TOTALING 73,306 ACRES AND 2,338,645 FEET OF SHORELINE. RESTORATION: THE LAND TRUST HAS PARTNERED WITH LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL AND TRIBAL ENTITIES ON RESTORATION WORK IN THE ST. LOUIS RIVER ESTUARY, A UNIQUE, 12,000-ACRE WETLAND COMPLEX BETWEEN DULUTH, MN AND SUPERIOR, WI. THE RESTORATION PROGRAM ALSO HELPS PRIVATE LANDOWNERS RESTORE THEIR LAND TO ITS NATURAL STATE, HELPING TO PROTECT WILDLIFE HABITAT AS WELL AS OUR STATE'S SIGNATURE LAKES AND RIVERS. ENGAGEMENT: LAND TRUST INVESTS IN EFFORTS TO ENGAGE CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF MINNESOTANS IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS. THIS INCLUDES WORKING WITH OUTDOOR USER GROUPS AND YOUTH SERVICE AGENCIES TO BRIDGE THE EQUITY AND ADVENTURE GAP THAT IS WIDESPREAD IN MINNESOTA COMMUNITIES, CONNECTING UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS WITH DIFFICULT-TO-ACCESS OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kris William Larson CEO | Officer | 50 | $147,778 |
Pete Vorbrich Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Bridget Levin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
David Knoblauch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Elizabeth Winton Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Alexis Ludwig-Vogen Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $306,447 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $10,171,291 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,550,476 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $165,753 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,028,214 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,695 |
| Investment income | $249,463 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,490 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,034 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,321,916 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $38,377 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $146,127 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $36,532 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,337,607 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $45,365 |
| Other employee benefits | $268,562 |
| Payroll taxes | $187,130 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,937 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $30,690 |
| Fees for services: Other | $64,298 |
| Advertising and promotion | $75 |
| Office expenses | $98,169 |
| Information technology | $112,163 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $156,924 |
| Travel | $56,035 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $36,038 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,948 |
| Insurance | $47,410 |
| All other expenses | $44,075 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,967,869 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,077,973 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,207 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $136,950 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,346,488 |
| 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 | $41,487 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $182,365 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,747,864 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $811,200 |
| Total assets | $15,349,534 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $429,656 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $286,348 |
| 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 | $716,004 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,633,400 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,000,130 |
| 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 | $15,349,534 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Minnesota Land Trust has awarded $33,900 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Rockford, IL PURPOSE: RESILIENT RIVERS FRAMEWORK PLAN | $11,400 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: SUPPORT 2017 RALLY | $10,000 |
Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: RESILIENT RIVERS PROJECT PLANNING AND WETLAND RESTORATION BMP REPORT | $7,500 |
Elizabeth, IL PURPOSE: CONSERVATION | $5,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Minnesota Land Trust has recieved totaling $250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Colovos Family Charitable Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $12,079,743 |
| Earnings | -$1,658,521 |
| Net Contributions | $636,212 |
| Other Expense | $566,662 |
| Ending Balance | $10,490,772 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Land Trust Saint Paul, MN | $15,349,534 | $12,321,916 |
Land Stewardship Project Minneapolis, MN | $5,082,245 | $3,400,549 |
Tall Pines Conservancy Inc Nashotah, WI | $2,243,899 | $2,340,562 |
Prairie Enthusiasts Inc Viroqua, WI | $12,506,035 | $2,620,729 |
Door County Land Trust Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $36,318,691 | $4,027,675 |
Ozaukee Washington Land Trust Inc West Bend, WI | $22,989,724 | $5,053,891 |
Tri County Landfill Association Inc Pukwana, SD | $3,342,044 | $923,065 |
Harbor District Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,839,847 | $790,285 |
Sheyenne Valley Grazing Association Mcleod, ND | $983,435 | $494,874 |
Yahara Pride Farms Inc Brooklyn, WI | $747,088 | $476,150 |
Conata Conservation Trust Scenic, SD | $5,394,651 | $626,057 |
Minnesota Brownfields Maple Grove, MN | $248,919 | $361,736 |