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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$302K
+42.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
-91.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-91.1% YoY
About Great River Passage Conservancy
Based on IRS filings
Great River Passage Conservancy is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in SAINT PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $302K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $301,635 | $211,417 | $833,059 |
| Revenue | $444,881 | $278,651 | $483,532 |
| Expenses | $360,583 | $434,020 | $863,407 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-46 | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katie Nyberg | Executive Director | 40 | $150,000 |
| Peter B Myers | Board Chair | 4 | — |
| Anna Eleria | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Jay Haapala | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Tanya Bell | Director | 2 | — |
| Cameron Boyd | Director | 2 | — |
| Monica Bryand | Director | 2 | — |
| Shelley Buck | Director | 2 | — |
| Kedar Hickman | Director | 2 | — |
| Sam Olbekson | Director | 2 | — |
| Elisa Rasumsen | Director | 2 | — |
| Jake Reint | Director | 2 | — |
| Russ Stark | Director | 2 | — |
| Melanie McMahon | Ex Officio Member | 2 | — |
| Andy Rodriguez | Ex Officio Member | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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