Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center researches public opinion and government actions on conservation issues, providing reliable information to help minnesotans make decisions that protect the health of our air, water, communities and families.
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc at a glance
In short: Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc gave $889K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $148K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $889,456
- +49.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $148,243
- -0.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $80,000
- Total assets
- $648,311
- -58.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conservation Minnesota ($509K). Together the top 6 received $889K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 8 grants of 24 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+4%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $567K (2021) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $889K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $509,456 |
| St Paul Transportation Management Organization - Move Minnesota Saint Paul, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Unidos MN Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $100,000 |
| Copal Minneapolis, MN | General Support | $60,000 |
| Faith in Minnesota St. Paul, MN | General Support | $60,000 |
| Cure Montevideo, MN | General Support | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $648,311 | $1,519,842 | $1,917,280 | $889,456 | 6 | $22,932 |
| 2024 | $1,565,439 | $1,448,787 | $1,185,911 | $595,000 | 4 | $27,882 |
| 2023 | $1,484,473 | $1,949,709 | $1,795,578 | $1,024,088 | 3 | $8,741 |
| 2022 | $965,081 | $1,015,502 | $1,391,899 | $857,969 | 4 | $826 |
| 2021 | $993,932 | $1,288,972 | $1,169,505 | $566,691 | 7 | $1,529 |
About Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc is a public charity focused on Public affairs, based in Minneapolis, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $648K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $889K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc is led by Paul Austin, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Austin
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
13 hrs/week
$12K (2021) → $52K (2025)
Gia Vitali
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Meier
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Benedict
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Howard
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Northbird
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Blodgett
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Charlene Brooks Simonson (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Lucy Rogers (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: John Curry (2021–2022) — President
- Former: David Hartwell (2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Gibson (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $52K, to Paul Austin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc
How much does Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc give each year?
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc gave $889K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $595K across 4 grants.
What is Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc's typical grant size?
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc's median grant in 2025 was $80,000, and its average grant was $148,243, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc give grants?
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc gives mostly in Minnesota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (3 grants) and St. Paul, MN (2 grants).
Does Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc's largest grantees?
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Conservation Minnesota ($509,456), St Paul Transportation Management Organization - Move Minnesota ($100,000) and Unidos MN ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc?
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc reported $648K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc?
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc is a public charity focused on Public affairs, based in Minneapolis, MN. It holds $648K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc's EIN?
Conservation Minnesota Voter Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1949625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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