2023-07-03T08:29:04-05:00 2022-12-31 411534805 CARPENTER EVERT & ASSOCIATES LTD 7760 FRANCE AVE S SUITE 940 BLOOMINGTON MN 55435 990 2022-01-01 010743018 NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS FOR WILDERNESS NORT 2183657808 PO BOX 625 ELY MN 55731 DAVID MILLER TREASURER 2183657808 2023-06-30 1 DAVID MILLER 999009999 0 MARC COLIN P00560855 9528310085 2023-06-30 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z INGRID LYONS PO BOX 625 ELY MN 55731 2265748 0 X WWW.NMWORG.ORG & WWW.SAVETHEBOUDARYWATERS.ORG X 1996 MN SEE SCHEDULE O. 19 19 21 100 0 0 2947116 2222860 0 0 0 0 12297 -17895 2959413 2204965 0 0 0 0 1291809 1365383 0 0 296265 1128855 1376657 2420664 2742040 538749 -537075 1679993 1217673 136198 210953 1543795 1006720 X SEE SCHEDULE O.NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS FOR WILDERNESS IS THE REGION-BASED ADVOCACY GROUP CREATED BY AREA RESIDENTS TO PROTECT THE BWCAW AND OTHER WILD PLACES. NMW'S MISSION IS TO UNITE PEOPLE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF WILDERNESS AND WILD PLACES, ESPECIALLY THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS AND THE GREATER QUETICO-SUPERIOR ECOSYSTEM. 0 0 2084362 SEE SCHEDULE O.PROGRAM - LITIGATION: CHALLENGE GOVERNMENT APPROVALS FOR MINING IN THE BOUNDARY WATERS CANOE AREA WILDERNESS (BWCAW) WATERSHED.ACTIVITIES - CONTINUED TO SUPPORT STATE MERA CASE, WHICH SAW THE MN DNR RECEIVE AN 8-MO EXTENSION ON ITS COURT-REMANDED FINDINGS OF FACT, WHICH ARE NOW EXPECTED BY THE END OF MAY 2023; SAW THE RESOLUTION OF LEASE RENEWAL AND REINSTATEMENT LITIGATION; IN DECEMBER, JOINED BY TEN AREA BUSINESSES AND FOUR CONSERVATION GROUPS, MOVED TO INTERVENE ON SIDE OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGAINST A TWIN METALS LAWSUIT; ALSO MOVED TO DISMISS LAWSUIT.PROGRAM - RESEARCH PROJECT AND POLICY PROPOSALS AND THEIR IMPACT: MONITOR CORPORATE AND GOVERNMENT WEBSITES AND PUBLICATIONS TO IDENTIFY PROJECTS RELATED TO MINING IN THE WATERSHED OF THE BWCAW; EVALUATE OR USE CONTRACT SERVICES AS NEEDED TO ASSESS POTENTIAL IMPACTS; DEVELOP FACT SHEETS AND MAPS ON PROPOSALS AND IMPACTS.ACTIVITIES - IMPLEMENTED FIELD STUDIES TO ESTABLISH BASELINE CONDITIONS; PROVIDED EXPERT OPINION IN LAWSUITS AND LEGAL PROCEEDINGS; SOLICITED INFORMATION FROM FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES ON MINING DISCUSSIONS; ANALYZED AND SUMMARIZED SIGNIFICANT FOIA REQUEST; COMPLETED TWO ROBUST TECHNICAL COMMENTS IN RESPONSE TO VARIOUS PARTS OF THE FEDERAL MINERAL WITHDRAWAL PROCESS.PROGRAM - EDUCATE AND ENGAGE THE PUBLIC: DEVELOP INFORMATION FOR GENERAL DISTRIBUTION ON PROJECTS AND IMPACTS; DISTRIBUTE VIA PERTINENT CHANNELS SUCH AS WEBSITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, NEWS RELEASES, PUBLIC FORUMS, ETC.; RESPOND TO MEDIA INQUIRIES; DEVELOP OTHER OUTREACH MATERIALS AND HOST EVENTS FOR INTERESTED CITIZENS.ACTIVITIES - AS INFORMATION BECAME AVAILABLE OR THE ISSUE CHANGED, FACT SHEETS WERE ADDED TO THE WEBSITE AND DISTRIBUTED ACCORDINGLY. MORE THAN 123 EMAIL ALERTS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO SUPPORTER LISTS. AT LEAST 18 PRESS RELEASES PUBLISHED. AT LEAST 10 MAJOR MEDIA PUBLICATIONS INITIATED AND PUBLISHED. WEEKLY POSTINGS ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK, INSTAGRAM, AND LINKEDIN. POSTED AT LEAST 25 BLOGS. HELD NEARLY 40 PUBLIC OUTREACH EVENTS IN PERSON AND VIRTUALLY. DEVELOPED AND EXECUTED STRATEGIC AD CAMPAIGN.PROGRAM - EDUCATE ELECTED OFFICIALS AND GOVERNMENT STAFF: DEVELOP INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS; MEET WITH PERTINENT ELECTED OFFICIALS AND AGENCY STAFF; ADVISE OF PROJECT IMPACTS; IDENTIFY STRATEGIC APPROACHES. ACTIVITIES - SUPPORTED FORWARD PROGRESS OF H.R. 2794, WHICH WAS VOTED OUT OF THE HOUSE NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE. SUPPORTED INTRODUCTION OF STATE PROTECTION BILL. DEVELOPED FOLDERS OF FACTUAL INFORMATION AND MEDIA CLIPS FOR DOZENS OF CONGRESS PEOPLE AND STATE LEGISLATORS. HELD APPROXIMATELY 300 MEETINGS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WITH OVER 80 ADVOCATES TO EDUCATE AND ADVISE ON PROJECT IMPACTS. MET IN-PERSON AND VIRTUALLY SEVERAL TIMES WITH AGENCY OFFICIALS AT BLM, USFS, DNR, AND MPCA.PROGRAM - FUNDRAISE: HOST EVENTS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR OPERATIONS; SOLICIT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, EMAIL, AND WEBSITE; SELL ISSUE-RELATED MERCHANDISE; IDENTIFY AND STEWARD INDIVIDUALS AND GRANTING ENTITIES FOR DONATIONS AND GRANTS.ACTIVITIES - RAISED JUST OVER $2,500,000 FOR CAMPAIGN ACTIVITIES VIA EVENTS, INTERNET-BASED SOLICITATIONS, INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS, AND GRANTS.PROGRAM - BOUNDARY WATERS CONNECT - ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IN WILDERNESS EDGE COMMUNITY OF ELY, MINNESOTA. ACTIVITIES - SUPPORTED NEW RESIDENTS AND LOCAL BUSINESSES, CREATED, SPONSORED, AND FACILITATED LOCAL EVENTS (INCLUDING TUESDAY GROUP AND NEW RESIDENT SOCIALS), STAYED CURRENT AND FACILITATED CONVERSATIONS ON DATA, TRENDS, AND BEST PRACTICES AMONG ECONOMICALLY SUCCESSFUL RURAL COMMUNITIES, SPONSORED SOCIETY HALL WORKSPACE, A CO-WORKING SPACE WITH HIGH-SPEED INTERNET ABOVE LOCAL COFFEE SHOP NORTHERN GROUNDS. 2084362 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 33 0 1 21 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MN X THE ORGANIZATION 2183657808 PO BOX 625 ELY MN 55731 INGRID LYONS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 106851 0 3150 JON NELSON CO-CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JEFF SODERSTROM CO-CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 REBECCA ROM VICE CHAIR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DODD COSGROVE SECRETARY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID MILLER TREASURER 2.00 X X 0 0 0 MIA DIVECHA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 MATT ENTENZA DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 ADAM FETCHER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 LAWSON GERDES DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HUNT GREENE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 DIANE HOFSTEDE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 BILL HOHENGARTEN DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 TADD JOHNSON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 HEATHER MEIER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER PEARSON DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE PIRAGIS DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL SCHURKE DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN SNYDER DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 JASON ZABOKRTSKY DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0 0 0 106851 0 3150 1 0 0 0 0 120043 2102817 2222860 25551 120043 60783 -35232 -35232 OTHER INCOME 900099 17337 17337 17337 2204965 0 0 -17895 X 110000 68200 26400 15400 1054177 671823 271710 110644 116309 85709 16935 13665 84897 63018 10813 11066 517 517 4700 4700 635135 635135 129841 129371 470 177660 152933 4141 20586 48483 42157 3189 3137 169187 167210 116 1861 5910 5526 206 178 20487 20487 3999 3008 484 507 EVENT EXPENSE 59956 26630 33326 BANK AND CREDIT CARD FE 56412 3228 1528 51656 PRINTING AND COPYING 49911 17758 58 32095 STAFF DEVELOPMENT 14459 12656 129 1674 2742040 2084362 361413 296265 1213928 1039799 370613 46711 9940 5856 25872 37889 61460 20487 59640 40973 0 46445 1679993 1217673 136198 163076 0 47877 136198 210953 X 1120287 915608 423508 91112 1543795 1006720 1679993 1217673 -537075 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2226128 2532746 2294900 2966813 2248411 12268998 2226128 2532746 2294900 2966813 2248411 12268998 72695 12196303 11800 5246 32198 29658 17337 96239 12365237 0.98630 0.97940 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 61460 20487 40973 40973 LEASE LIABILITY 47877 47877 X PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND HAS ADOPTED ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, ASC 740-10. THE ORGANIZATIONS POLICY IS TO EVALUATE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, AT LEAST ANNUALLY, FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR INCOME TAX EXPOSURE FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME OR FROM LOSS OF NONPROFIT STATUS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO OPERATE CONSISTENT WITH ITS ORIGINAL EXEMPTION APPLICATION AND EACH YEAR TAKES THE NECESSARY ACTIONS TO MAINTAIN ITS EXEMPT STATUS. IT HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS BY DONORS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. IN COMPLIANCE WITH ITS EXEMPT STATUS, THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY FILES A RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990). GALA CELEBRATION 145594 120043 25551 60783 145594 120043 25551 60783 60783 -35232 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B LINE 11B EXPLANATION - PRIOR TO FILING OF THIS FORM 990 WITH ANY APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITY, A) THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IN CONSULTATION WITH STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ACCOUNTING ADVISORS TO THE ORGANIZATION; B) THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN RECOMMENDS APPROVAL, EXECUTION AND FILING OF THE FORM 990 TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; C)CONCURRENTLY WITH TRANSMITTAL TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO ALL DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT; AND D) THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADOPTS THE FORM 990 AND APPROVES ITS EXECUTION AND FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY INTEREST THEY MAY HAVE IN ANY CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION, AS THEY ARISE, AND, IN THE CASE OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS, TO ACKNOWLEDGE ANNUALLY COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CURRENTLY IN EFFECT. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS REVIEW CONTRACTS AND TRANSACTIONS WITH A VIEW TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING THE ORGANIZATION. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CURRENTLY IN EFFECT REQUIRES EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBER ANNUALLY TO ACKNOWLEDGE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 REFERENCED MCN SURVEY FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND USED A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR A COMPENSATION ANALYSIS IN 2021. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 NO OTHER DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G PROFESSIONAL FEES AND CONTRACT SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 635,135. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 635,135. FORM 990, PART XIII, LINE 2C: NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR. BOUNDARY WATERS ACTION FUND 16 NORTH 1ST STREET ELY MN 55731 830522287 TO PROTECT MN WILD PLACES AGAINST EVER INCREASING PRESSURES MN 501(C)(4) NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS FOR WILDERNESS 0 BOUNDARY WATERS PAC 16 NORTH 1ST STREET ELY MN 55731 832001618 TO PROTECT MN WILD PLACES AGAINST EVER INCREASING PRESSURES MN 527 BOUNDARY WATERS ACTION FUND 0 CAMPAIGN FUND TO SAVE THE BOUNDARY WATERS PAC 16 NORTH 1ST STREET ELY MN 55731 852252995 TO PROTECT MN WILD PLACES AGAINST EVER INCREASING PRESSURES MN 527 NORTHEASTERN MINNESOTANS FOR WILDERNESS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 BOUNDARY WATERS ACTION FUND L FMV