FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER

EIN: 411763226 501(c)(3) Environment

ST PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$4,639,512
Total Expenses
$4,165,874
Total Assets
$4,815,192
Net Assets
$3,205,569
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
WHITNEY CLARK
Phone
6512222193
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER, founded in 1993, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $4.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 48% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $4.2M left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

FRIENDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER (FMR) ENGAGES PEOPLE TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND ENHANCE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER AND ITS WATERSHED IN THE TWIN CITIES REGION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,978,654
Program Service Revenue $652,422
Investment Income $9,569
Other Revenue $-1,133
TOTAL REVENUE $4,639,512

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $2,125,544
Fundraising Expenses $603,001
Program Expenses $3,449,191
Other Expenses $2,040,330
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,165,874

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $4,639,512 $3,131,311 +0.5%
Expenses $4,165,874 $3,855,210 +0.1%
Net Income $473,638 $-723,899 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
27
Volunteers
1957

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
$174,994
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
WHITNEY CLARK EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer
$149,208 $25,786 $174,994
SARA DEKOK ASSOCIATE DI 40.00
Highest
$115,942 $8,490 $124,432
DR JOHN ANFINSON BOARD CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LYNN BROADDUS VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AUBRE PARSONS CPA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER GOVE SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR ADRIANA ALEJANDRO OSORIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RONNIE BROOKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEWART CROSBY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD DAYTON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE DUNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FORREST FLINT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PERRY MCGOWAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOKAN MILLER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEANNA WIENER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
YUMI KASHIHARA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE KEELER 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 $4,639,512 $4,165,874 $4,815,192 $473,638
2024 $3,131,311 $3,855,210 $4,087,938 $-723,899
2023 $4,257,963 $3,353,186 $3,859,684 $904,777
2022 $1,730,469 $1,374,690 $3,011,601 $355,779
2021 $3,311,677 $2,517,611 $2,429,164 $794,066
2020 $1,811,784 $2,280,687 $1,609,113 $-468,903
2019 $2,326,588 $2,415,204 $2,101,239 $-88,616
2018 $2,390,217 $2,217,784 $2,118,593 $172,433
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