EIN 41-1982575

Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
18
Year formed
2000
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust undertakes activities that advance the objectives of the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge and Wetland Management District, including land acquisition, restoration, and maintenance. In 2022, the trust invested in strategic land acquisition for the refuge complex and continued its work on education and outreach programs, shoreline restoration, and invasive species management. The trust is located in Bloomington, MN.
Total revenues
$544,684
2022
Total expenses
$4,028,018
2022
Total assets
$38,362,804
2022
Num. employees
18
2022

Program areas at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

In keeping with its strategic framework 2019 2023, the Minnesota Valley Trust (mvt) had the following program accomplishments in 2022:1. Mvt invested in strategic land acquisition for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge complex. Mvt continued working with landowners on acquisition of parcels to expand and complete Refuge units. It signed a purchase agreement for an acquisition to be completed in early 2023 but did not finalize any acquisitions in 2022. Mvt conveyed by donation three parcels of land totaling 72 acres to the usfws in late 2022. 2. Mvt invested in strategic habitat restoration and enhancement on the Refuge complex. In 2022, mvt: employed a full-time habitat biologist to design, plan and manage habitat restoration and enhancement on mvt lands, coordinate the conservation corps mn-ia (ccmi) crew, and assist with Refuge projects. Contracted for and coordinated a ccmi crew that conducted habitat enhancement activities over 406 acres (10 sites) and participated in usfws prescribed burns over 1,451 acres (7 sites). Contracted for habitat restoration and enhancement work over another 196 acres at 4 parcels recently acquired by mvt and 189 acres owned by the usfws. Work included a stormwater management project on a recently-acquired parcel in carver county to solve significant ravine erosion issues. Working with the Refuge, developed plans and requests for proposals for habitat restoration and enhancement work to be completed in upcoming seasons on over 900 acres at 12 sites. 3. Mvt supported special projects and investments to provide a positive, inspiring experience on the Refuge for a diversity of visitors. In 2022, mvt: funded the operations of the rapids lake education and visitor center (evc) and intern bunkhouse. Provided public wi-fi at the bloomington evc. Funded one Refuge maintenance position. Employed a gis specialist & special projects manager to develop and maintain a geodatabase and trail maintenance dashboard for the Refuge, produce high-quality Refuge maps for visitor and staff use, coordinate all work related to conveying lands to the usfws and manage it for the Refuge. 4. The Minnesota Valley Trust invested in connecting more people and a diversity of people with the Refuge. In 2022, mvt: provided financial support to the Minnesota Valley Refuge friends for its position of executive director and support to the friends regarding finances, fundraising, membership and community relations. Funded three park ranger positions in visitor services on the Refuge. Expanded its internship and apprenticeship initiative with the Refuge - "mentoring the next generation of conservation professionals" - after being awarded a $500,000 grant in 2021 from Minnesota's environment & natural resources Trust fund. Employed four environmental education teaching interns in full-time one-year positions to develop and deliver content to students, families and visitors on the Refuge, at partner schools and in the community. Employed four apprentices in full-time two-year positions to serve on the Refuge teams in conservation biology, community outreach and visitor services. Employed a full-time internship coordinator to assist with recruitment and ensure all interns and apprentices on the Refuge have a high-quality experience, as well as to lead the Refuge's expanded high school internship program. 5. Mvt leveraged its assets. In 2022, mvt: received $612,357 in grant payments on a reimbursement basis from the state of Minnesota, us department of interior and others for program activities completed as per grant agreements. Was awarded a grant by the 2022 Minnesota legislature in the amount of $1,100,000, as recommended by the lessard-sams outdoor heritage council for metro big rivers phase 12. The grant will be paid on a reimbursement basis for strategic land acquisition to expand the Refuge.

Grants made by Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Minnesota Valley Refuge FriendsFriends Staffing$12,500

Who funds Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Minnesota Valley LandsGrant$6,305

Personnel at Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

NameTitleCompensation
Deborah Loon StumbrasExecutive Director$156,691
Mary BrenFinance Director
Matthew Millett, GisSpecialist and Project Manager
Deborah LoonPast Executive Director$38,640
John WolfCurrent President$715
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$623,449
Program services$12,577
Investment income and dividends$569,883
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-696,810
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$35,585
Total revenues$544,684

Form 990s for Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Trust

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-06-30990View PDF
2021-122022-09-20990View PDF
2020-122021-06-29990View PDF
2019-122020-10-29990View PDF
2018-122019-07-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
August 23, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 10, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
May 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,305 from Minnesota Valley Lands
May 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 11, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsWildlife protection organizationsAnimal organizationsCharities
Issues
AnimalsWildlife
Characteristics
Provides grantsLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3815 E American Blvd
Bloomington, MN 55425
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Website URL
mnvalleytrust.org/ 
Phone
(612) 801-1935
Facebook page
MNvalleyNWR 
IRS details
EIN
41-1982575
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2000
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
D34: Wildlife Sanctuary, Refuge
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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