FRIENDS OF SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE INC

EIN: 411763001 501(c)(3) Animal-Related

ZIMMERMAN, MN

Total Revenue
$183,507
Total Expenses
$37,007
Total Assets
$333,759
Net Assets
$333,759
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MN
Phone
7633893323
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

FRIENDS OF SHERBURNE NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE INC, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Animal-Related sector that reported $184K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 89% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $146K, a strong 80% operating margin.

Mission

The Friends of Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge engages in activities to support educational outreach to school groups. The Friends provide assistance to Refuge staff to provide the best educational experience possible. In some cases the Friends assist with financial support to help transport students to the Refuge for activities. The Friends group also assist the Refuge by funding the cost of new and upgraded signage within the refuge area and printing of educational brochures.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $3,667 Revenue: $0

Bringing Groups to the Refuge: The Friends group help to supervise and fund the cost of bringing urban groups of youth and adults to the refuge. This include was part of the organizations commitment...

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Bringing Groups to the Refuge: The Friends group help to supervise and fund the cost of bringing urban groups of youth and adults to the refuge. This include was part of the organizations commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion. The groups came from the Promise Neighborhood Project in St. Cloud MN and the Urban Bird Collective in urban Minneapolis MN.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,869 Revenue: $0

Printing of Brochures: The Friends group funded the printing of additional bird checklists and trail maps for use by all visitors to the refuge. The refuge is seeing a higher traffic on its trails...

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Printing of Brochures: The Friends group funded the printing of additional bird checklists and trail maps for use by all visitors to the refuge. The refuge is seeing a higher traffic on its trails and at its visitor center in recent years and the demand for brochures is high

Program 3
Expenses: $16,856 Revenue: $0

Preliminary costs related to construction of the Amphitheater: The Friends funded the costs related to the architectural concepts preliminary construction documents document revisions and ultimately...

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Preliminary costs related to construction of the Amphitheater: The Friends funded the costs related to the architectural concepts preliminary construction documents document revisions and ultimately the final construction documents needed for the upcoming construction of the Amphitheater.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $186,930
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $383
Other Revenue $-3,806
TOTAL REVENUE $183,507

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $33,007
Other Expenses $37,007
TOTAL EXPENSES $37,007

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $183,507 $97,198 +0.9%
Expenses $37,007 $48,265 -0.2%
Net Income $146,500 $48,933 +2.0%
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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
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
75

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
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Steve Chesney President 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Carol Mertesdorf Vice President 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Roger Leider Treasurer 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Mike Brubaker Secretary 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Bruce Galer Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Helle Lukk Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matt Finn Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Bill Kolbinger Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leah Bronken Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Suhsen Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BearPaw Sheilds Board Member 5.00
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
2023 $183,507 $37,007 $333,759 $146,500
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