WILD RIVERS CONSERVANCY OF THE ST CROIX & NAMEKAGON

EIN: 263025933 501(c)(3) Environment

OSCEOLA, WI

Total Revenue
$1,971,043
Total Expenses
$1,506,550
Total Assets
$1,263,990
Net Assets
$1,132,202
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
LORALEE DILORENZO
Phone
7154833300
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

WILD RIVERS CONSERVANCY OF THE ST CROIX & NAMEKAGON, founded in 2008, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $464K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF WILD RIVERS CONSERVANCY OF THE ST. CROIX & NAMEKAGON IS TO INSPIRE STEWARDSHIP TO FOREVER ENSURE THE RARE ECOLOGICAL INTEGRITY OF THE ST. CROIX AND NAMEKAGON RIVERWAY. THE CONSERVANCY OF THE ST. CROIX AND NAMEKAGON WORKS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED TO PROTECT THE NATIONAL PARK THAT FLOWS THROUGH ITS HEART. WE ARE THE OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PARTNER FOR THE ST. CROIX NATIONAL SCENIC RIVERWAY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $866,588 Revenue: $51,736

COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT: OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, ENRICHING, AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. WE FOCUS ON RIVER SYSTEMS EDUCATIONAL...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGMENT: OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM PROVIDES INCLUSIVE, ENRICHING, AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. WE FOCUS ON RIVER SYSTEMS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROVIDE ACCESS TO OUTDOOR DISCOVERY AND EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES AND ENCOURAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF STEWARDS TO CONSERVE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES.

Program 2
Expenses: $258,791

LAND AND WATER: OUR LAND AND WATER PROGRAM PROTECTS, IMPROVES, AND RESTORES IMPORTANT NATURAL AND SCENIC AREAS IN THE RIVERWAY AND THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGES RESOURCES AND...

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LAND AND WATER: OUR LAND AND WATER PROGRAM PROTECTS, IMPROVES, AND RESTORES IMPORTANT NATURAL AND SCENIC AREAS IN THE RIVERWAY AND THROUGHOUT THE WATERSHED. THE ORGANIZATION LEVERAGES RESOURCES AND BUILDS PARTNERSHIPS TO ENSURE THAT INVESTMENTS IN CLIMATE RESILIENCY, FOREST MANAGEMENT, WATER QUALITY, HABITAT AND RECREATIONAL LAND IMPROVEMENT ARE STRATEGICALLY TARGETED AND COORDINATED TO ACHIEVE THE MAXIMUM RESULTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $170,208

INVASIVE SPECIES: THE INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND CONTROLS TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO...

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INVASIVE SPECIES: THE INVASIVE SPECIES PROGRAM IDENTIFIES AND CONTROLS TERRESTRIAL AND AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES. THROUGH THIS PROGRAM, THE ORGANIZATION COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO STRATEGICALLY ADDRESS INVASIVE SPECIES THREATS IN THE ST. CROIX RIVER BASIN INCLUDING PURPLE LOOSESTRIFE, PHRAGMITES, EURASIAN WATER MILFOIL, ZEBRA MUSSELS, INVASIVE CARP AND MANY OTHER SPECIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,910,158
Program Service Revenue $51,736
Investment Income $5,469
Other Revenue $3,680
TOTAL REVENUE $1,971,043

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,089,691
Fundraising Expenses $60,606
Program Expenses $1,295,587
Other Expenses $416,859
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,506,550

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $1,971,043 $1,824,328 +0.1%
Expenses $1,506,550 $1,538,533 0.0%
Net Income $464,493 $285,795 +0.6%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
17
Employees
24
Volunteers
261

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$121,725
Total Directors
17
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
TOM BADER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY BEIERSDORF TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG BLANKE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE BOREK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BUELL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LORALEE DILORENZO CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN GEORGIEFF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY GOLDIE VICE-CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CRAIG HAMER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EINAR HANSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTA HOESCHEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK HOLLOWAY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETSY KREMSER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SARAH LOVEGREEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER MASON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTINA SMITTEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN VAN ABEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT POPPLETON EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$121,725 $0 $121,725
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,971,043 $1,506,550 $1,263,990 $464,493
2024 $1,824,328 $1,538,533 $893,579 $285,795
2023 $1,220,534 $1,325,274 $779,936 $-104,740
2022 $1,182,108 $1,155,931 $623,410 $26,177
2021 $1,215,590 $1,162,481 $495,125 $53,109
2020 $1,217,337 $1,035,214 $486,420 $182,123
2019 $1,234,553 $1,167,903 $249,135 $66,650
2018 $1,180,568 $1,143,998 $192,347 $36,570
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