MISSISSIPPI PARK CONNECTION

EIN: 870786530 501(c)(3) Environment

SAINT PAUL, MN

Total Revenue
$1,544,405
Total Expenses
$1,513,484
Total Assets
$4,858,349
Net Assets
$4,784,414
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
MN
Principal Officer
ELLEN REED
Phone
6512918161
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

MISSISSIPPI PARK CONNECTION, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Net assets of $4.8M represent 37 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE MISSISSIPPI PARK CONNECTION (MPC) IS TO STRENGTHEN THE ENDURING CONNECTION BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER BY ENRICHING THE LIFE OF THE RIVER AND THE LIVES OF ALL WHO EXPERIENCE THE MISSISSIPPI NATIONAL RIVER AND RECREATION AREA (THE NATIONAL PARK). MPC IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. MISSISSIPPI RIVER PADDLE SHARE, LLC, IS WHOLLY OWNED BY MPC.MPC ENGAGES PRIVATE CITIZENS, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND INDUSTRY SOURCES TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE AND ITS PARTNERS TO ENHANCE THE NATIONAL PARK AND MISSISSIPPI RIVER BY: RAISING FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE NATIONAL PARK'S PROGRAMS. INCREASING AWARENESS OF THE NATIONAL PARK AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. PROVIDING COMMUNITY CONNECTION, EXPERTISE, AND INSPIRATION FOR THE NATIONAL PARK.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $191,045

YOUTH EDUCATION:MPC SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL PARK'S OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. MPC'S OUTDOOR AND ONLINE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE A FRESH...

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YOUTH EDUCATION:MPC SUPPORTS THE NATIONAL PARK'S OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND RECREATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. MPC'S OUTDOOR AND ONLINE YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE A FRESH, HANDS-ON APPROACH TO THE WAYS LEARNING CAN BE INTEGRATED WITH THE OUTDOORS, EMPOWERING STUDENTS TO BECOME AVID LEARNERS, AND ENABLING THEM TO BEGIN BUILDING A LIFELONG RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RIVER.

Program 2
Expenses: $420,203 Revenue: $57,735

ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:MPC'S ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE RIVER THROUGH CONSCIENTIOUS, HANDS-ON STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER'S...

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ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP:MPC'S ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAMS CONNECT PEOPLE TO THE RIVER THROUGH CONSCIENTIOUS, HANDS-ON STEWARDSHIP ACTIVITIES THAT PROTECT AND RESTORE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER'S CHERISHED NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. MPC EXPANDS THE NATIONAL PARK'S CAPACITY TO CONDUCT ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION AND FIELD WORK THAT BENEFIT THE RIVER AND SEEKS OUT BEST STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES OF THE ECOLOGICAL RESOURCES WITHIN THE PARK.

Program 3
Expenses: $316,570

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:MPC'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS NURTURE DEEP RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITIES AND CO-CREATED PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP AFFINITIES BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. MPC...

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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT:MPC'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS NURTURE DEEP RELATIONSHIPS WITH COMMUNITIES AND CO-CREATED PROGRAMS TO DEVELOP AFFINITIES BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER. MPC COLLABORATES WITH THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE TO COORDINATE AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EVENTS YEAR-ROUND, PROVIDING ACCESSIBLE AND POSITIVE EXPERIENCES AT THE PARK FOR THE PUBLIC.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,338,130
Program Service Revenue $95,671
Investment Income $137,893
Other Revenue $-27,289
TOTAL REVENUE $1,544,405

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,000
Salaries & Benefits $806,827
Fundraising Expenses $124,528
Program Expenses $1,184,566
Other Expenses $644,113
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,513,484

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,544,405 $1,323,520 +0.2%
Expenses $1,513,484 $1,353,177 +0.1%
Net Income $30,921 $-29,657 -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
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
21
Volunteers
3200

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
6
$185,907
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BARRY CLEGG CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COURTNEY ANDERSON TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR CATHERINE JORDAN VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KRISTIN RASMUSSEN SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MANGALA ACHARYA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PETER EBNET BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM HOLSEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA KEITEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY RODRIGUEZ BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAMESH SAIRAM BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AMANDA WIGEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISADORA KORAK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REBECCA HADDAD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA SULLIVAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELLEN REED EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$56,441 $18,671 $75,112
ANNA WAUGH ASSISTANT DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$105,303 $5,492 $110,795
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
2024 $1,544,405 $1,513,484 $4,858,349 $30,921
2023 $1,323,520 $1,353,177 $4,097,225 $-29,657
2022 $985,197 $1,159,821 $3,749,419 $-174,624
2021 $1,537,707 $1,302,561 $4,255,268 $235,146
2019 $1,128,984 $998,758 $4,140,179 $130,226
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