Program areas at MWA
Projects include the following: mwa chapter projects- this year mwas chapters were involved in projects that included restoring wetlands, grass seeding and harvest, youth wood duck house builds, removal of woody plants, rebuilding dikes, contributing to the purchase of wildlife management areas and other related activities. Conservation partners legacy (cpl) grants- Minnesota Waterfowl association wrote grants for habitat enhancement projects. The cpl grants are part of the outdoor heritage legacy amendment. Mwa has been very active in this small grant program. Mwa has been awarded almost 3 million dollars and has restored 12,000 acres.
Membership: members received a decal, membership card and depending on level, a logo premium.
Education includes the following: woodie camp: woodie camp is an annual, week-long, youth camp for boys and girls ages 13-15 which instructs the participants on everything from Waterfowl id, proper shotgun shooting, duck and goose calling, wildlife habitat and much more. This year 38 youth participated plus 45 volunteers and the organization's staff. Advanced woodie camp: mwa conducted a mentored pheasant, goose and duck hunt for youth who had previously participated in the regular woodie camp. 16 youth and 10 mentors participated plus the organization's staff. Young waterfowlers camp with three rivers park district: this year mwa was involved in teaching classes at a one week, day camp. 24 youth participated. Minnesota Waterfowl symposium: this program brought together professionals in the field of Waterfowl biology with the average hunter to learn about and discuss pertinent issues affecting migratory Waterfowl in the state of Minnesota. Over 150 participants were involved. Mn Waterfowl hall of fame museum/conservation awards: this annual event/program is designed to recognize individuals who have contributed to Minnesota's habitat and to educate the organization's members and the general public on the implications/benefits of their contributions to the state's habitat. Mn Waterfowl hall of fame museum: mwa houses a Waterfowl museum which displays various duck species, duck hunting essentials and historical information and provides educational videos. Carlos avery wma mentored hunt: a program designed to give youth and seniors an opportunity to hunt a portion of the carlos avery wma on tuesdays and saturdays through the Waterfowl hunting season.
Who funds Minnesota Waterfowl Association (MWA)
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at MWA
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| John Schroers | Chairman of Board | $0 | 2019-12-05 |
| Brad Nylin | Chief Exec. | $61,800 | 2019-05-31 |
| Brad Pierson | Secretary | $0 | 2019-05-31 |
| Robert Page | Treasurer | $0 | 2019-05-31 |
Financials for MWA
| Revenues | FYE 10/2019 |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $157,200 |
| Program services | $8,375 |
| Investment income and dividends | $35 |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 |
| Royalty revenue | $0 |
| Net rental income | $0 |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 |
| Net income from fundraising events | $88,865 |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,413 |
| Total revenues | $255,888 |
Organizations like MWA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Tuolumne River Trust | 501(c)(3) | Sonora, CA | $1,022,204 |
| Houston Wilderness | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $743,862 |
| Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes Center | 501(c)(3) | Guadalupe, CA | $334,336 |
| Loon Preservation Committee (LPC) | 501(c)(3) | Moultonborough, NH | $999,902 |
| The Vermont River Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Montpelier, VT | $973,010 |
| Swan Valley Connections (SEC) | 501(c)(3) | Condon, MT | $839,313 |
| Chattanooga Audubon Society | 501(c)(3) | Chattanooga, TN | $80,663 |
| Malama Loko Ea Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Haleiwa, HI | $584,786 |
| The Pisgah Conservancy | 501(c)(3) | Pisgah Forest, NC | $336,438 |
| Lynnhaven River NOW | 501(c)(3) | Virginia Beach, VA | $708,099 |
Data update history
April 28, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
September 25, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
September 21, 2020
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018
March 17, 2020
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizations
Issues
Land and water conservationAnimalsWildlifeEnvironment
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersAuction fundraisers
General information
- Address
- 907 First St North
- Hopkins, MN 55343
- Metro area
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- County
- Hennepin County, MN
- Website URL
- mnwaterfowl.com/
- Phone
- (952) 767-0320
- Facebook page
- MNWaterfowl
IRS details
- EIN
- 41-6078888
- Fiscal year end
- May
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1967
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- C32: Water Resource, Wetlands Conservation and Management
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
Free account sign-up
Want updates when MWA has new information, or want to find more organizations like Minnesota Waterfowl Association (MWA)?
Create free Cause IQ account