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Form 990 for tax year 2025

Filed by CONSERVATION CORPS.

Totals

Total revenue
$12,250,281
Total expenses
$12,328,891
Contributions and grants received
$4,346,413
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$7,698,289
Investment income
$179,985
Other revenue
$25,594
Total assets, end of year
$10,468,407
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,496,199
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$7,972,208
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$9,072,686
Management and general expenses
$3,103,007
Fundraising expenses
$153,198
Program service expenses (Part III)
$9,072,686

Program services were 73.6% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $4,129,139

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $217,274

  • 2a · Program service revenue: PARTNER SUPPORT

    total $7,698,289 · related or exempt $7,698,289

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $154,870 · excluded $154,870

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $38,865 · other assets $9,250

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $23,000 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $15,865 · other assets $9,250

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $25,115 · excluded $25,115

  • 11a · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE

    total $25,594 · excluded $25,594

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $25,594

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $289,746 · program services $167,126 · management and general $120,041 · fundraising $2,579

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $3,008,749 · program services $1,511,357 · management and general $1,409,889 · fundraising $87,503

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $79,293 · program services $33,165 · management and general $42,892 · fundraising $3,236

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $485,527 · program services $204,752 · management and general $262,918 · fundraising $17,857

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $295,218 · program services $129,857 · management and general $159,000 · fundraising $6,361

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $8,496 · management and general $8,496

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $145,623 · management and general $145,623

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $35,000 · management and general $35,000

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $13,342 · management and general $13,342

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $482,239 · program services $28,410 · management and general $427,357 · fundraising $26,472

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $9,329 · management and general $9,329

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $25,619 · program services $8,137 · management and general $16,073 · fundraising $1,409

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $828,995 · program services $642,612 · management and general $186,383

  • 17 · Travel

    total $44,353 · program services $23,164 · management and general $19,029 · fundraising $2,160

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $332,027 · program services $250,604 · management and general $78,773 · fundraising $2,650

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $61,179 · program services $43,324 · management and general $17,855

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $331,911 · program services $305,849 · management and general $25,317 · fundraising $745

  • 24a · Other expenses: CORPS MEMBER LIVING ALL

    total $5,023,409 · program services $5,016,409 · management and general $7,000

  • 24b · Other expenses: DIRECT PROGRAM EXPENSES

    total $776,252 · program services $693,599 · management and general $82,653

  • 24c · Other expenses: MEMBERSHIP AND DUES

    total $32,683 · program services $13,098 · management and general $19,585

  • 24d · Other expenses: ALUMNI AND VOLUNTEERS

    total $11,147 · program services $750 · management and general $10,033 · fundraising $364

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $8,754 · program services $473 · management and general $6,419 · fundraising $1,862

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $4,403,771 · end of year $4,702,412

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $1,355,701 · end of year $1,248,575

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $1,451,284 · end of year $812,606

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $361,722 · end of year $310,416

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $1,141,382

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $917,814

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $147,148 · end of year $223,568

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $974,082 · end of year $1,214,970

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,557,717 · end of year $1,955,860

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $677,474 · end of year $541,677

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $1,558,597 · end of year $1,954,522

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $7,044,928 · end of year $7,012,960

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $970,426 · end of year $959,248

Mission and programs · 2025

Mission

THE MISSION OF CONSERVATION CORPS OF MINNESOTA & IOWA (CCMI) IS TO ENGAGE YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS IN MEANINGFUL SERVICE, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION'S VISION IS A WORLD WHERE EVERYONE HAS EQUITABLE ACCESS TO NATURE, IS EQUIPPED TO SUCCEED IN CAREER AND LIFE, AND IS EMPOWERED TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES.

Activities or mission (Part I)

CONSERVATION CORPS MINNESOTA & IOWA CULTIVATES A COMMUNITY OF EMERGING LEADERS IN SERVICE TO PEOPLE AND THE PLANET.

  • FIELD CREWS: PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 TO 30, INCLUDING NONRESIDENTIAL CREWS IN NORTHERN, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHERN MINNESOTA AND CENTRAL IOWA THAT ENGAGE MEMBERS IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT AND DISASTER RESPONSE WORK FROM FEBRUARY TO DECEMBER. SEASONAL TRAIL CREWS SPIKE CAMP FOR WEEK-LONG STRETCHES WHILE THEY IMPROVE THE TRAILS IN NORTHERN FORESTS AND STATE AND NATIONAL PARKS. AMERICORPS MEMBERS RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND AN EDUCATION AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES. BESIDE CAREER AND WORK-SKILLS TRAINING, MEMBERS RECEIVE CERTIFICATIONS IN WILDFIRE SUPPRESSION, DEFENSIVE DRIVING, CHAINSAW SAFETY AND FIRST AID.

    Expenses $7,667,641 · Revenue $6,721,257

  • INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENTS: PROGRAM FOR YOUNG ADULTS, AGES 18 TO 30, SERVING AS NATURAL RESOURCE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALISTS AT NATURAL RESOURCE AGENCIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, FROM FEBRUARY TO DECEMBER. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES AT MINNESOTA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS OVER THE SUMMER. INDIVIDUAL PLACEMENT AMERICORPS MEMBERS RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND, HEALH INSURANCE, AND AN EDUCATION AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES.

    Expenses $1,245,581 · Revenue $977,032

  • YOUTH PROGRAMS: YOUTH AGES 15-18 AS WELL AS YOUNG ADULT MEMBER (19-20) ENGAGE IN ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION FIELD CREW-ORIENTED WORK IN PUBLIC LANDS DURING THE SUMMER SEASON. YOUTH MAY BE INVOLVED IN A RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM OR A COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM. BOTH PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, WORKFORCE SKILL DEVELOPMENT, AND CAREER EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES. YOUTH EARN A TRAINING WAGE AND THOSE INVOLVED IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM ARE PROVIDED ROOM AND BOARD. AMERICORPS MEMBERS, YOUTH LEADERS SERVING IN THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM, RECEIVE A MONTHLY STIPEND, HEALTH INSURANCE, AND AN EDUCATION AWARD FOR COLLEGE EXPENSES.

    Expenses $159,464

As filed on the 2025 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Nick Sannito

    CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Emily Johnston

    VICE CHAIR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Alex Ellingson

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Marcus Pohl

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Erin Anderson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Eric Chein

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Robert Craggs

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Chad Driscoll

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Brett Emmons

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mary Hilfiker

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Danny Holton

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Karen Kinkead

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Janet Newberg

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Camille Morse Nicholson

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Mary Runkel

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Megann Schmidt

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Stephanie Stein

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Justin Tomlijanovic

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Nalani McCutcheon

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $176,573
    From this org
    $161,338
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $15,235
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $161,338
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $6,810
    Nontaxable benefits
    $8,425
    Filer's total
    $176,573
  • Binrong Zhu

    DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

    Total calculated
    $138,099
    From this org
    $124,648
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $13,451
    Hours/week
    40
  • Carolyn Llorens

    HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $148,667
    From this org
    $124,741
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $23,926
    Hours/week
    40

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2025
Filed
28 July 2026
IRS schema version
2025v4.2
Source object
202642099349300304

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