Nonprofit · EIN 41-2017329
CONSERVATION MINNESOTA
Tax-exempt · MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,005,077 | $2,298,981 | -$293,904 | $775,611 | $218,580 | $557,031 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $3,214,574 | $3,197,939 | $16,635 | $1,119,322 | $268,387 | $850,935 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,831,395 | $3,117,919 | -$286,524 | $1,067,717 | $233,417 | $834,300 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,002,182
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $2,895
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $259,800
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $134,602
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,060,981
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,460,349
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $20,722
- Accounting fees
- $82,877
- Occupancy
- $83,644
- Travel
- $16,609
- Depreciation
- $10,348
- Program services (functional)
- $1,425,235
- Management and general (functional)
- $598,071
- Fundraising (functional)
- $275,675
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,119,322
- Total assets, end of year
- $775,611
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $218,580
- Net assets, end of year
- $557,031
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $149,894
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $407,137
- Gross receipts
- $2,005,077
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 19 | $97,535 | $52,450 | $36,261 |
| ANDREW GOLDMAN-GRAY | UPSTREAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,144 | $10,670 | $7,693 |
| NELS P PAULSEN | POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 29 | $101,725 | $0 | $4,433 |
| JENNA DAHLBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE TEIKEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN AVCHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA AYERS-BEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI BENEDICT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BLODGETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE BLOOME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MOOTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL NORTHBIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| AVI OLITKZY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIFFANY ORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RODNEY OVERCASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TIMOTHY SEXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SARAH STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GIA VITALI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| HELENA WAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $91,190 | $54,110 | $32,527 |
| NELS P PAULSEN | POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 29.6 | $101,708 | $7,655 | $5,103 |
| ANDREW GOLDMAN-GRAY | UPSTREAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,725 | $0 | $8,240 |
| CHARLENE BROOKS SIMONSON | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HORNER | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA DAHLBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE TEIKEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN AVCHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GIA VITALI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BLODGETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY OVERCASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI BENEDICT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MOOTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE BLOOME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NORTHBIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY ORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AVI OLITZY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| AYISHA JAFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DIANE MEIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| HELENA WAY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JESSICA AYERS-BEAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOWARD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MARI OJEDA | DIRECTOR (PART YEAR) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE BULL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PETER HOLT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM SEXTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW GOLDMAN-GRAY | UPSTREAM DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,020 | $7,512 |
| PAUL AUSTIN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 22 | $138,907 | $31,597 |
| NELS P PAULSEN | POLICY DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 31 | $104,989 | $4,375 |
| CHARLENE BROOKS SIMONSON | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM HORNER | VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JENNA DAHLBERG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE TEIKEN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATTHEW LEWIS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN AVCHEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GIA VITALI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF BLODGETT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LUCY ROGERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RODNEY OVERCASH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARAH STEVENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HEIDI BENEDICT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON MOOTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATIE BLOOME | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL NORTHBIRD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIFFANY ORTH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1101 W RIVER PKWY STE 250, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415-4853
- In care of
- % LISA DOERR
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KATHERINE TEIKEN, 1101 WEST RIVER PARKWAY 250, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55415
- Signed the 990
- KATHERINE TEIKEN, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (612) 767-2444
- Return prepared by
- REDPATH AND COMPANY LLC
Mission
CONSERVATION MINNESOTA'S MISSION IS TO TURN OUR SHARED CONSERVATION VALUES INTO STATE PRIORITIES AND PROVIDE YOU WITH THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR YOUR FAMILY, COMMUNITY AND FUTURE.
Program accomplishments
- PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT:CONSERVATION MINNESOTA IS GUIDED BY THE PRIORITIES OF MINNESOTANS AND ENGAGES ITS STATEWIDE NETWORK OF OVER 70,000 INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL LEADERS WITH MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP SOLVE THE CONSERVATION ISSUES THAT THEY TELL US ARE MOST IMPORTANT.Expenses $814,452 · grants $152,700
- PUBLIC EDUCATION:CONSERVATION MINNESOTA PROVIDES CREDIBLE, NON-PARTISAN INFORMATION ABOUT CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES THAT AFFECT PUBLIC HEALTH, WATER QUALITY, AND MINNESOTA'S GREAT OUTDOORS SO THAT INDIVIDUAL MINNESOTANS CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS THAT PROTECT OUR HEALTH AND NATURAL RESOURCES.Expenses $408,954 · grants $107,100
- PUBLIC POLICY:CONSERVATION MINNESOTA DEVELOPS AND ADVOCATES FOR PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ENSURE OUR CHERISHED MINNESOTA LAKES, LANDS AND WAY OF LIFE ARE PROTECTED FOR THE BENEFIT OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.Expenses $201,829
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-2017329
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2002
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C013)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $775,611
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,005,077
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $2,005,077 | $2,298,981 | $775,611 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $3,214,574 | $3,197,939 | $1,119,322 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,831,395 | $3,117,919 | $1,067,717 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,749,049 | $3,047,572 | $1,369,049 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 41-2017329).
Questions about CONSERVATION MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of CONSERVATION MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSERVATION MINNESOTA is 41-2017329.
- Is CONSERVATION MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.
- Are donations to CONSERVATION MINNESOTA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CONSERVATION MINNESOTA file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CONSERVATION MINNESOTA due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONSERVATION MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONSERVATION MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names KATHERINE TEIKEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONSERVATION MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $97,535 (PAUL AUSTIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CONSERVATION MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,005,077, expenses of $2,298,981 and total assets of $775,611 at year end.
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