Great River Passage Conservancy
Working in partnership with the City of Saint Paul's Great River Passage Initiative, the Great River Passage Conservancy leads advocacy and private fundraising efforts for capital projects and programs along Saint Paul's 17 miles of the Mississippi River. By advancing major projects along the Mississippi River and supporting unique programming opportunities that allow people to experience the river in new ways, Great River Passage Conservancy fosters environmental stewardship, community health and economic development. Our mission is to raise resources that support the community's vision for connecting Saint Paul's two greatest assets: Its people and the Mississippi River.
Great River Passage Conservancy at a glance
- Total assets
- $24,017
- -92.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $273,059
- -38.6% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $349,468
- -3.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Great River Passage Conservancy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2024) to $449K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Bird Collective Saint Paul, MN | The purpose of the grant to Urban Bird Collective is to increase community engagement with the East Side River District. The $10,000 grant is to be used in 2024 for the following activities at Pig's Eye Regional Park and surrounding areas. * 6 birding hikes / surveys for BIPOC specific communities * 1 kayak trip that explores Pig's Eye Lake * Participation in a Bioblitz community event * Connecting members of the community, particularly on the East Side, to the Pig's Eye Task Force meetings | $10,000 |
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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 | $24,017 | $273,059 | $349,468 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $301,635 | $444,881 | $360,583 | $10,000 | 1 | $-46 |
| 2023 | $211,417 | $278,651 | $434,020 | $112,350 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $833,059 | $483,532 | $863,407 | $449,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $756,550 | $550,071 | $251,347 | — | — | $39 |
| 2020 | $452,922 | $396,296 | $262,337 | — | — | — |
About Great River Passage Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Great River Passage Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Great River Passage Conservancy is led by Katie Nyberg, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 2 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katie Nyberg
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$77K (2023) → $16K (2025)
Jodi Massey
Interim Executive Director From Jan
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Peter B Myers
Board Chair
Director → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cameron Boyd
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jake Reint
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Russ Stark
Director
Executive Officio Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Bell
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Bryand
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kedar Hickman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Olbekson
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Rodriguez
Executive Officio Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Haapala
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Eleria
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melanie McMahon
Executive Officio Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Shelley Buck (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Elisa Rasumsen (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Joe Nayquonabe Jr. (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: John I Marshall (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Mary Elizabeth deLaittre (2020–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Eric J Jolly PhD (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Mike Hahm (2020–2021) — Executive Officio Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $121K, to Jodi Massey (Interim Executive Director from Jan 2025). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Great River Passage Conservancy
How large is Great River Passage Conservancy?
Great River Passage Conservancy reported $24K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $273K.
What is Great River Passage Conservancy?
Great River Passage Conservancy is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Paul, MN. It holds $24K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Great River Passage Conservancy operate?
Great River Passage Conservancy has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Great River Passage Conservancy's EIN?
Great River Passage Conservancy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2828394. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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