Clean Up the River Environment
Clean Up the River Environment
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About this organization
Mission
CLEAN UP THE RIVER ENVIRONMENT (CURE) IS A RURAL, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION MADE UP OF PEOPLE WHO CARE ABOUT THE WELL-BEING OF THEIR NEIGHBORS, THE HEALTH OF THE LAND AND WATER, AND THE LEGACY WE LEAVE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. CURE IS AN ORGANIZATION LONG ROOTED IN THE MOVEMENT FOR RURAL SOCIAL JUSTICE. WIDELY KNOWN AS A COMMUNITY-BASED, GRASSROOTS LEADER, CURE SHARES WHAT IT KNOWS AND DRAWS ON THE EXPERTISE OF OTHERS THROUGH REGIONAL AND NATION-WIDE NETWORK COLLABORATIONS. CURE WORKS IN THE AREAS OF CLIMATE, ENERGY, RURAL DEMOCRACY, WATER, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE WITH A FOCUS ON CIVIC ENGAGEMENT FLOWING THROUGH ALL PROJECTS.
About
CURE HOSTS, ORGANIZES, AND ATTENDS NUMEROUS MEETINGS AND ACTIVITIES DURING THE YEAR TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSIONS IN THE AREAS OF CLIMATE, ENERGY, RURAL DEMOCRACY, & CLEAN WATER. AN ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD IN MONTEVIDEO. THE DAYLONG MEETING INCLUDED EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, BREAKFAST AND LUNCH, PROGRESSIVE ROUNDTABLES AND THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. CURE HAS ORGANIZED RURAL ELECTRIC CO-OP MEMBERS TO CHANGE THE CO-OPS PRIORITIES, GROW TRANSPARENCY IN GOVERNANCE, BUILD GRASSROOTS POWER, AND FIGHT AGAINST THE RELIANCE ON DIRTY ELECTRICITY FROM COAL AND INSTEAD TRANSITIONING TO RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES. CURE'S ENERGY DEMOCRACY PROGRAM IS HELPING DELIVER CLEAN ELECTRICITY, ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CLIMATE JUSTICE, AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE TO RURAL COMMUNITIES AND POSITIVE CLIMATE AND ENERGY IMPACTS TO ALL MINNESOTANS. IN 2018, SEVERAL HUNDRED PEOPLE IN WESTERN MINNESOTA ATTENDED CAUCUS TRAININGS HOSTED BY CURE'S RURAL DEMOCRACY PROJECT. CURE HOSTS THE ANNUAL MINNESOTA MASTER NATURALIST PRAIRIES & POTHOLES BIOME TRAINING AT LAC QUI PARLE STATE PARK.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Clean up the river environment (cure) is a rural, nonprofit organization made up of people who care about the well-being of their neighbors, the health of the land and water, and the legacy we leave for future generations. cure is an organization long rooted in the movement for rural social justice. widely known as a community-based, grassroots leader, cure shares what it knows and draws on the expertise of others through regional and nation-wide network collaborations. cure works in the areas of climate, energy, rural democracy, water, and connecting people with nature with a focus on civic engagement flowing through all projects.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Clean up the river environment (cure) is a rural, nonprofit organization made up of people who care about the well-being of their neighbors, the health of the land and water, and the legacy we leave for future generations. cure is an organization long rooted in the movement for rural social justice. widely known as a community-based, grassroots leader, cure shares what it knows and draws on the expertise of others through regional and nation-wide network collaborations. cure works in the areas of climate, energy, rural democracy, water, and connecting people with nature with a focus on civic engagement flowing through all projects.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as MN, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2020 was 117 SOUTH FIRST ST, MONTEVIDEO, MN, 56265.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 6 employees as of 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $9,665.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 15 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $229,785 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $53,500 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
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