Great River Rescue
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Great River Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bemidji, Minnesota, registered in 1987, with $403,784 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
1612 Carr Lake Rd Se, Bemidji, MN, 56601 EIN 41-1551248 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$404K
▼ 27.5% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$469K
Net assets
$685K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Great River Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating18 mo reserves · -16% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Great River Rescue: 18 mo reserves · -16% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Great River Rescue— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Great River Rescue: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1612 Carr Lake Rd Se, Bemidji, MN, 56601
- City
- Bemidji
- State
- Minnesota
- Category
- Animal-Related
- Subcategory
- Animal Protection & Welfare
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $159K (FY2010) to $404K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $9,611Net assets $685K
Operating margin
-16.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$694K
Total liabilities
$9,611
Net assets
$685K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $403,784▼27.5% | $469,113▲15.7% | $684,799▼7.1% | $694,410▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $556,828▲67.7% | $405,511▲3.6% | $737,348▲36.6% | $750,676▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $332,006▼14.7% | $391,250▲16.1% | $539,832▼14.1% | $550,376▼13.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $389,035▼20.9% | $336,962▲9.9% | $628,479▲12.1% | $638,940▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $492,075▲97.5% | $306,613▲15.4% | $560,432▲53.5% | $572,445▲52.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $249,125▲10.8% | $265,772▲7.5% | $365,039 | $375,433▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $224,911▲3.1% | $247,121▼0.5% | $365,015▼7.7% | $371,944▼7.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $218,086▼3.1% | $248,401▲13.4% | $395,386▼2.8% | $401,492▼3.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $225,163▼38.6% | $219,047▲11.7% | $406,812▲1.5% | $414,245▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $366,905▲102% | $196,189▲8.1% | $400,697▲74.2% | $405,281▲70.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $181,250▲11.0% | $181,499▲12.9% | $230,081▼0.1% | $238,081▼1.5% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $163,250▼7.9% | $160,752▲24.7% | $230,330▲1.1% | $241,596▼2.3% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $177,227▲28.0% | $128,932▲16.7% | $227,832▲26.9% | $247,225▲17.5% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $138,427▼12.9% | $110,512▼40.2% | $179,537▲18.4% | $210,428▼5.9% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $158,930 | $184,883 | $151,622 | $223,736 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $99K total
14 grants to Great River Rescue totaling $99K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2024 | $11,917 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2023 | $8,388 |
| Sanford | Community health improvement services | 2023 | $6,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2023 | $5,500 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $6,545 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Environmental and animals | 2022 | $5,500 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $9,738 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2021 | $6,386 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2020 | $8,664 |
| American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | See part iv | 2020 | $7,300 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2019 | $9,307 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Programs | 2018 | $5,000 |
| American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals | Live release | 2017 | $8,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Environment and animal welfare | 2016 | $121 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Great River Rescue a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Great River Rescue is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 41-1551248, based in Bemidji, Minnesota. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Great River Rescue's EIN?
- Great River Rescue's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 41-1551248.
- How much revenue does Great River Rescue report?
- Great River Rescue reported $403,784 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Great River Rescue have?
- CharityIndex grades Great River Rescue C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Great River Rescue (EIN 41-1551248) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.