St Louis River Alliance

EIN: 411837754 501(c)(3) Environment

Duluth, MN

Total Revenue
$405,758
Total Expenses
$328,684
Total Assets
$122,374
Net Assets
$119,045
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1998
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
Jessie Peterson
Phone
2187339520
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

St Louis River Alliance, founded in 1998, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $406K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $77K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

Promoting stewardship, providing education outreach and communication on the St Louis River Estuary Area of Concern Project

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $105,456 Revenue: $150,755

City of Duluth NWT - In 2024 SLRA hired a full time National Water Trail Coordinator. 2 part time neighborhood leaders were also hired in the fall of 2024. The group attended and tabled at Harvest...

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City of Duluth NWT - In 2024 SLRA hired a full time National Water Trail Coordinator. 2 part time neighborhood leaders were also hired in the fall of 2024. The group attended and tabled at Harvest Festival, Earth Rider Fest, and one Harrison Park Farmers Market. The reach was about 300 people. The annual paddling trip leaving from Munger landing was held. About 50 people attended. The Coordinator and the neighborhood leaders were trained and the group made a strategic plan to do community engagement focused on the river neighborhoods. The five year action plan is being studied and used to plan steps for the duration of the grant. 2 National Water Trail advisory council meetings were organized and facilitated by the NWT coordinator. Steps were taken to plan the printing of the 2025 edition of the National Water Trail map

Program 2
Expenses: $46,639 Revenue: $49,880

WDNR Wild Rice - Plan and Organize two events to gather volunteers to plant wild rice. Send press release, advertise using social media, plan and pay two separate speakers for a program describing...

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WDNR Wild Rice - Plan and Organize two events to gather volunteers to plant wild rice. Send press release, advertise using social media, plan and pay two separate speakers for a program describing the importance of wild rice to the river and to the Indigenous people here. Secure and purchase wild rice seed from a contractor.

Program 3
Expenses: $32,204 Revenue: $39,698

WDNR-MLT Engagement - Community engagement: meet and conduct interviews with Superior, WI leaders, organizations to make connection to, conduct surveys using mailings and outreach events to find out...

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WDNR-MLT Engagement - Community engagement: meet and conduct interviews with Superior, WI leaders, organizations to make connection to, conduct surveys using mailings and outreach events to find out what Allouez Bay residents love about the Bay, and what they envision for the future, and what they would like to do on the river. Analyze information and create an engagement plan along with partners for 2nd year contract.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $57,895
Program Service Revenue $347,862
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $1
TOTAL REVENUE $405,758

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $219,466
Fundraising Expenses $11,203
Program Expenses $258,463
Other Expenses $109,218
TOTAL EXPENSES $328,684

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $405,758 $227,984 +0.8%
Expenses $328,684 $236,234 +0.4%
Net Income $77,074 $-8,250 -10.3%
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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
5
Independent Members
5
Employees
8
Volunteers
25

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
2
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kristi Eilers Executive Director 40.00
$70,000 $0 $70,000
John Ludwig Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Terry White Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Boots Director 0.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessie Peterson President 0.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jamie Harvie Treasurer 0.00
Officer
$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 $405,758 $328,684 $122,374 $77,074
2024 $227,984 $236,234 $51,900 $-8,250
2023 $203,974 $235,083 $52,443 $-31,109
2022 $206,721 $195,889 $86,513 $10,832
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