MINNESOTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATIONINC

EIN: 416078888 501(c)(3)

HOPKINS, MN

Total Revenue
$255,888
Total Expenses
$303,764
Total Assets
$46,330
Net Assets
$38,514
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1967
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
BRAD NYLIN
Phone
9527670320
Tax Period
2018-06-01 to 2019-05-31

MINNESOTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATIONINC, founded in 1967, is a small nonprofit that reported $256K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $304K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MINNESOTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION, PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT OF MINNESOTA'S WETLANDS, RELATED WATERFOWL HABITAT AND MINNESOTA'S HUNTING HERITAGE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $171,585

PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: MWA CHAPTER PROJECTS- THIS YEAR MWAS CHAPTERS WERE INVOLVED IN PROJECTS THAT INCLUDED RESTORING WETLANDS, GRASS SEEDING AND HARVEST, YOUTH WOOD DUCK HOUSE BUILDS...

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PROJECTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: MWA CHAPTER PROJECTS- THIS YEAR MWAS CHAPTERS WERE INVOLVED IN PROJECTS THAT INCLUDED RESTORING WETLANDS, GRASS SEEDING AND HARVEST, YOUTH WOOD DUCK HOUSE BUILDS, REMOVAL OF WOODY PLANTS, REBUILDING DIKES, CONTRIBUTING TO THE PURCHASE OF WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS AND OTHER RELATED ACTIVITIES. CONSERVATION PARTNERS LEGACY (CPL) GRANTS- MINNESOTA WATERFOWL ASSOCIATION WROTE GRANTS FOR HABITAT ENHANCEMENT PROJECTS. THE CPL GRANTS ARE PART OF THE OUTDOOR HERITAGE LEGACY AMENDMENT. MWA HAS BEEN VERY ACTIVE IN THIS SMALL GRANT PROGRAM. MWA HAS BEEN AWARDED ALMOST 3 MILLION DOLLARS AND HAS RESTORED 12,000 ACRES.

Program 2
Expenses: $23,155 Revenue: $5,375

EDUCATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: WOODIE CAMP: WOODIE CAMP IS AN ANNUAL, WEEK-LONG, YOUTH CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 13-15 WHICH INSTRUCTS THE PARTICIPANTS ON EVERYTHING FROM WATERFOWL ID, PROPER...

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EDUCATION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: WOODIE CAMP: WOODIE CAMP IS AN ANNUAL, WEEK-LONG, YOUTH CAMP FOR BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 13-15 WHICH INSTRUCTS THE PARTICIPANTS ON EVERYTHING FROM WATERFOWL ID, PROPER SHOTGUN SHOOTING, DUCK AND GOOSE CALLING, WILDLIFE HABITAT AND MUCH MORE. THIS YEAR 38 YOUTH PARTICIPATED PLUS 45 VOLUNTEERS AND THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF. ADVANCED WOODIE CAMP: MWA CONDUCTED A MENTORED PHEASANT, GOOSE AND DUCK HUNT FOR YOUTH WHO HAD PREVIOUSLY PARTICIPATED IN THE REGULAR WOODIE CAMP. 16 YOUTH AND 10 MENTORS PARTICIPATED PLUS THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF. YOUNG WATERFOWLERS CAMP WITH THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT: THIS YEAR MWA WAS INVOLVED IN TEACHING CLASSES AT A ONE WEEK, DAY CAMP. 24 YOUTH PARTICIPATED. MINNESOTA WATERFOWL SYMPOSIUM: THIS PROGRAM BROUGHT TOGETHER PROFESSIONALS IN THE FIELD OF WATERFOWL BIOLOGY WITH THE AVERAGE HUNTER TO LEARN ABOUT AND DISCUSS PERTINENT ISSUES AFFECTING MIGRATORY WATERFOWL IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. OVER 150 PARTICIPANTS WERE INVOLVED. MN WATERFOWL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM/CONSERVATION AWARDS: THIS ANNUAL EVENT/PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO RECOGNIZE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO MINNESOTA'S HABITAT AND TO EDUCATE THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON THE IMPLICATIONS/BENEFITS OF THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE STATE'S HABITAT. MN WATERFOWL HALL OF FAME MUSEUM: MWA HOUSES A WATERFOWL MUSEUM WHICH DISPLAYS VARIOUS DUCK SPECIES, DUCK HUNTING ESSENTIALS AND HISTORICAL INFORMATION AND PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS. CARLOS AVERY WMA MENTORED HUNT: A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO GIVE YOUTH AND SENIORS AN OPPORTUNITY TO HUNT A PORTION OF THE CARLOS AVERY WMA ON TUESDAYS AND SATURDAYS THROUGH THE WATERFOWL HUNTING SEASON.

Program 3
Expenses: $17,906

MEMBERSHIP: MEMBERS RECEIVED A DECAL, MEMBERSHIP CARD AND DEPENDING ON LEVEL, A LOGO PREMIUM.

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

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $157,200
Program Service Revenue $8,375
Investment Income $35
Other Revenue $90,278
TOTAL REVENUE $255,888

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $158,515
Fundraising Expenses $34,551
Program Expenses $214,223
Other Expenses $145,249
TOTAL EXPENSES $303,764

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $255,888 $293,656 -0.1%
Expenses $303,764 $302,500 +0.0%
Net Income $-47,876 $-8,844 +4.4%
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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
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
10
Volunteers
300

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
$61,800
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN SCHROERS CHAIRMAN OF 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD PIERSON SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT PAGE TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAT KELLIN BOARD MEMBER 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE PAGEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG SCHOENECKER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY THILL BOARD MEMBER 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD NYLIN CHIEF EXEC. 40.00
Officer
$61,800 $0 $61,800
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
2019 $255,888 $303,764 $46,330 $-47,876
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