Civic Intelligence

Preserve the Esker Inc

EIN 93-3646130 • 501(c)3 • Lutsen, MN

Profile

Land conservation for use in environmental education and preservation.

PO Box 141Lutsen, MN 55612
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

Score unavailable

No value available

Net margin requires both revenue and expenses on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

50th percentile

-1.5%

Faster asset growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-100%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Down

$253,563

Down $3,951 (-1.5%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$253,563

Down $3,951 (-1.5%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet MarginScore unavailable

Revenue

Down

$0

Down $262,000 (-100%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$3,951

Down $535 (-12%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$3,951

Down $261,465 (-102%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth50th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2023: $257,514Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $257,5142023Assets 2024: $253,563Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $253,5632024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$253,563
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$253,563
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth3rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $262,000Expenses 2023: $4,486Net Income 2023: $257,5142023Revenue 2024: $0Expenses 2024: $3,951Net Income 2024: -$3,9512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$0
Expenses$3,951
Net Income-$3,951
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$253,563
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$253,563
Revenue
$0
Expenses
$3,951
Net income
-$3,951
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.54$0.00$2.54$0.00$0.04$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.58$0.00$2.58$2.62$0.04$2.58
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jul 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$0
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Land conservation for use in environmental education and preservation.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$250,000$250,000→ $0
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$7,514$3,563▼ $3,951
Total Assets$257,514$253,563▼ $3,951
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$257,514$253,563▼ $3,951
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$257,514$253,563▼ $3,951
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$257,514$253,563▼ $3,951

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$250,000-$250,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter SommernessPresident
Kimberly WolffDirector
William Strand IiiTreasurer &
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
Change in Net Assets
$-3,951
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,951
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,989-$1,989
Fees for Services Legal$60--$60
Other Expenses$25--$25
Total Functional Expenses$1,962$1,989$0$3,951
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Signing officer will review form 990 prior to filing, and form 990 is made available to other officers and directors for review.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“No documents available to the public”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Preserve the Esker Inc
EIN
93-3646130
Phone
6123239870
Address
PO BOX 141, LUTSEN, MN 55612

Signing Officer

Name
William Strand Iii
Title
Treasurer & Secretar
Phone
2186638777
Signed
2025-07-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
William Strand Iii
Formed
2023
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Hw & Associates LLC
Address
12301 WHITEWATER DR STE 115, MINNETONKA, MN 55343
Preparer
Todd M Hysjulien
Phone
9529390910
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