Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Duluth, Minnesota, registered in 1991, with $276,458 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
Revenue (FY2024)
$276K
▼ 21.7% vs prior year
Animals median: $151K
Expenses (FY2024)
$354K
Net assets
$136K
Employees
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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 Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Inc: 5 mo reserves · -28% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
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 Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $8,216 (FY2013) to $276K (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-28.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$136K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$136K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $276,458▼21.7% | $354,316▲43.5% | $135,921▼36.4% | $135,921▼36.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $353,119▼7.2% | $246,899▼31.5% | $213,779▲98.8% | $213,779▲98.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $380,517▲125% | $360,471▲411% | $107,559▼17.1% | $107,559▼17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $168,865▼12.4% | $70,496▼59.1% | $129,714▲314% | $129,714▲314% | 990 |
| 2019 | $192,724▲45.1% | $172,568▲34.5% | $31,345▲180% | $31,345▲180% | 990 |
| 2018 | $132,816▲958% | $128,299▲881% | $11,189▲67.7% | $11,189▲67.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $12,552▲106% | $13,072▼4.7% | $6,672▼7.2% | $6,672▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $6,080▲5.7% | $13,722▲224% | $7,192▼51.5% | $7,192▼51.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $5,750▼29.4% | $4,234▼33.7% | $14,834▲11.4% | $14,834▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $8,144▼0.9% | $6,388▼37.6% | $13,318▲15.2% | $13,318▲15.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $8,216 | $10,233▼69.2% | $11,562▼14.9% | $11,562▼14.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $33,175▼28.5% | $13,579▲31.3% | $13,579▲31.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $46,374▲2.8% | $10,345▲6.0% | $10,345▲6.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $45,129 | $9,761 | $9,761 | 990 |
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Data for Minnesota Sharp-tailed Grouse Society Inc (EIN 41-1689592) 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.