GREAT RIVER RESCUE

EIN: 411551248 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

BEMIDJI, MN

Total Revenue
$716,764
Total Expenses
$407,966
Total Assets
$1,003,221
Net Assets
$993,597
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1977
Legal Domicile
MN
Phone
2187517910
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

GREAT RIVER RESCUE, founded in 1977, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $717K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $309K, a strong 43% operating margin.

Mission

OPERATION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER FOR UNWANTED AND ABANDONED ANIMALS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE HUMANE TREATMENT AND RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $338,920 Revenue: $119,466

OPERATION OF AN ANIMAL SHELTER FOR UNWANTED AND ABANDONED ANIMALS AND OPERATION OF A LOW-COST SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME PET OWNERS AND CARETAKERS

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $568,622
Program Service Revenue $119,466
Investment Income $21,603
Other Revenue $7,073
TOTAL REVENUE $716,764

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $246,511
Fundraising Expenses $36,506
Program Expenses $338,920
Other Expenses $161,455
TOTAL EXPENSES $407,966

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $716,764 $403,784 +0.8%
Expenses $407,966 $469,113 -0.1%
Net Income $308,798 $-65,329 -5.7%
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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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
15
Volunteers
433

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
4
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MARINA LOVELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$69,500 $18,182 $87,682
CAROLINE LARSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR BARB LESTER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CANDICE PFLEPSEN VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAIMEE TOWERS CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM BELLEW BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACOB PEARLSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GLORIA WU BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELLE CARLSON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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 $716,764 $407,966 $1,003,221 $308,798
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $556,828 $405,511 $750,676 $151,317
2022 $332,006 $391,250 $550,376 $-59,244
2021 $389,035 $336,962 $638,940 $52,073
2020 $492,075 $306,613 $572,445 $185,462
2019 $249,125 $265,772 $375,433 $-16,647
2018 $224,911 $247,121 $371,944 $-22,210
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