Bloomington, MN

MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS

EIN 20-8644416

Environment & Animal Welfare Wildlife & Habitat Conservation Children & youth Low-income

Mission

Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends (MVRF) supports the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge by fundraising, recruiting volunteers, operating the Blufftop Nature Store, and creating opportunities for environmental education, habitat restoration, and urban outreach—especially for youth from under-resourced communities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About MINNESOTA VALLEY REFUGE FRIENDS

Minnesota Valley Refuge Friends (MVRF) is the official citizen support group for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, headquartered in Bloomington, MN. The organization's EIN (20-8644416) and tax-exempt status have been confirmed through public filings and nonprofit databases, and MVRF files annual Form 990 returns. MVRF raises funds, operates the Blufftop Nature Store at the Bloomington Education & Visitor Center, organizes public programs and festivals (for example youth education, Bat Festival and Lantern Walks), and runs outreach and habitat projects such as school-yard habitat development. In the last 2–3 years MVRF has published a 2023–2024 annual report, continued partnerships and grant-funded programming with local funders, and maintained active education and volunteer activities in support of the Refuge.

Notable achievements

Official Citizen Support Group

Serves as the recognized Friends group for the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, partnering with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to support visitor services, education, and outreach across the Refuge.

Blufftop Nature Store Operation

Operates the Blufftop Nature Store at the Bloomington Education & Visitor Center to fund programs and enhance visitor experiences; store proceeds directly support MVRF education and habitat initiatives.

Sustained Program & Fundraising Activity

Published a 2023–2024 annual report and continued multi-year programming (youth education, habitat restoration, urban outreach) supported by grants and donations from local foundations and partners.

At a glance

Total assets: $225K
Annual revenue: $172K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 20-8644416
Location: Bloomington, MN
Website: www.mvrfriends.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Verified 501(c)(3) public charity with EIN 20-8644416 and regular Form 990 filings.

Partner organization to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge (acts as the refuge's citizen support group).

Listed and supported by regional funders and community granting organizations (recent funders include RBC Foundation, No Child Left Inside, Hennepin County, Bosch Foundation, Minnesota Valley Trust and others).

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