GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY

Financials

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

401 ROBERT ST N STE 150, SAINT PAUL, MN 55101-2001

In care of

% PROPEL NONPROFITS FISCAL

Principal officer (990 for 2025)

Jodi Massey, 401 Robert St N, Suite 150, Saint Paul, MN 55101

Signed the 990

Jay Hapaala, Treasurer

Phone

(651) 212-5176

Website

GreatRiverPassage.org

Return prepared by

TEAM Accounting and Tax LLC

Mission

Working in partnership with the City of Saint Paul's Great River Passage Initiative, the Great River Passage Conservancy leads advocacy and private fundraising efforts for capital projects and programs along Saint Paul's 17 miles of the Mississippi River. By advancing major projects along the Mississippi River and supporting unique programming opportunities that allow people to experience the river in new ways, Great River Passage Conservancy fosters environmental stewardship, community health and economic development. Our mission is to raise resources that support the community's vision for connecting Saint Paul's two greatest assets: Its people and the Mississippi River.

Program accomplishments

• The organization continued its mission to strengthen connections between Saint Paul and the Mississippi River through projects, programs, and partnerships. In addition, the GRPC board embarked on a strategic planning process that resulted in the decision to merge with another non-profit, Saint Paul Parks Conservancy, effective January 1, 2026. The GRPC portfolio of work, staff, and assets was transferred into the organization at the end of 2025. RIVER LEARNING CENTER (Class 205 RLC): GRPC staff worked in partnership with the City of Saint Paul, the Architecture firm VJAA, landscape architects TEN x TEN, and Full Circle Indigenous Planning + Design to advance the design process for the Mississippi River Learning Center. GPRC staff supported the city and design team's efforts around community engagement, communications, and piloting events to activate the site and explore future programming opportunities. Part of the process is helping partners learn to work together on-site. We planned events and convened partners around activities to test and learn, such as Winter Play Day. This brought together partners including the National Park Service, Mississippi Park Connection, Wakan Tipi, Urban Bird Collective, USDA Forest Service, Wilderness Inquiry, Native Fish for Tomorrow, and more. More than 400 people attended. The group determined it was a worthwhile event and worth repeating in winter 2026. A major accomplishment of the merger is the decision that SPPC will be the partner responsible for fundraising for this project. This was a major outstanding question that was resolved. RIVER BALCONY (Class 210 RB): We are leading the effort to unite downtown partners around the Saint Paul Riverfront vision, aligning projects such as the River Balcony and RiversEdge to guide development, funding, and programming. Working in partnership with the City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, and downtown stakeholders like the Science Museum of Minnesota, MN Wild, and Downtown Alliance, we are advancing a cohesive vision for the downtown riverfront. One of the first steps is to launch the Downtown Riverwalk, a pedestrian loop connecting downtown Saint Paul to the Mississippi Riverfront. The two-mile loop will feature interpretive locations focusing on a range of subjects, including cultural history, geology, river commerce, and ecology. With support from Knight Foundation, we were able to: 1) Develop Downtown Riverwalk branding. 2) Convene partners to collaborate and build support, including the Science Museum of Minnesota, Wakan Tipi, District Energy, the City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, the Downtown Alliance, Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railroad, Public Art Saint Paul, Seitu Jones Studio, Minnesota Museum of American Art (The M), and others. 3) Hire a historian and interpretive planner to research and propose stories for trail signage, and a graphic designer to design the panels. (Trail signage will be installed in Spring 2026.) 4) Produce original audio plays in partnership with Wonderlust Productions. Each trail sign will feature a unique QR code linking listeners to creative stories inspired by the history of that location. 5) Design and install vibrant wayfinding signage on more than 70 lampposts. 6) Convene artists and arts organizations to explore ways to bring vibrancy to dark and uninviting spaces along the loop. A central feature of the Riverwalk will be a reimagining of the railroad underpasses at Sibley and Jackson streets. Today, these passageways are dark, uninviting, and often perceived as unsafe, deterring pedestrians and cyclists from accessing the riverfront. To turn the underpasses into vibrant, welcoming gateways to the Mississippi River, we are transforming these spaces through public art installations. Partnerships were formed, and design concepts began in collaboration with Public Arts Saint Paul, Wakpa Triennial Art Festival, Seitu Jones Studio, and The Museum of American Art. Installation will begin fall of 2026. As these larger-scale and longer-term projects progress, we aim to bring people to the river along the way. With funding from a Cultural STAR grant, we hosted a Music on the Mississippi series at Upper Landing Park. Musicians were booked in partnership with Twin Cities Jazz Fest, and we were able to host engagement tied to other initiatives around the River Learning Center and Underpass efforts with attendees. EAST SIDE RIVER DISTRICT (Class 215 ESRD): University of Minnesota scientists hosted a bioremediation project to explore how plants can accelerate cleanup and restore a healthy landscape. We created signage to support the projects and hosted a community event in October to share progress and engage the public in the restoration efforts. Representatives from the MPCA Pig's Eye Dump Task Force were on hand to talk about their work, and Pigs Eye Friends, who shared their passion for this place. The Pig's Eye Dump Task Force is an MPCA-led multi-agency task force charged with developing a plan to clean up and restore Pig's Eye Dump. Their cleanup and restoration plan will be completed in February 2026, with "future public use" being the most important factor in the state's decision to fully remediate the site. CONVENING: GRPC convened a group of River Recreators for a quarterly summit. This is a group of people and organizations who are actively on the river in motorized or non-motorized boats, engaged in fishing and other water-related activities. This group had never been in the room together and was met with an incredibly warm reception. The group determined it was worthwhile to get together regularly to hear from one another, support each other's efforts, and to work together on short and long-term improvements to the river experience.
  Expenses $265,645

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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

83-2828394

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

2019

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Environment (C32)

Assets (IRS master file)

$24,017

Income (IRS master file)

$273,059

Filing history

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 83-2828394).

Questions about GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY

What is the EIN of GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY?

The employer identification number (EIN) of GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY is 83-2828394.

Is GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2019.

Are donations to GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY 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 GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY due?

The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.

Who is the principal officer of GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jodi Massey.

Who are the officers and directors of GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY?

The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $120,941 (Jodi Massey, Interim Executive Director from Jan 2025).

How much revenue does GREAT RIVER PASSAGE CONSERVANCY have?

On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $273,059, expenses of $349,468 and total assets of $24,017 at year end.

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