Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc is located in Michigan City, IN. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc generated $663.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $508.2k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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SAVE THE DUNES PROTECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE INDIANA DUNES, LAKE MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS FOR THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK AND RECREATE IN NORTHWEST INDIANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SAVE THE DUNES WORKS ACROSS THE THREE COUNTIES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA WITH A FOCUS ON PRIORITY AREAS SIGNIFICANT TO THE HEALTH OF THE ECOSYSTEMS OF THE INDIANA DUNES AND LAKE MICHIGAN. WE CARRY OUT OUR MISSION BY FOCUSING ON THREE STRATEGIC PROGRAM AREAS: #1 SAVE THE DUNES WILL ADVANCE LANDSCAPE-LEVEL CONSERVATION IN NORTHWEST INDIANA'S LAKE MICHIGAN WATERSHED. #2 SAVE THE DUNES WILL ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PROTECT THE HEALTHY AND RESILIENT NATURAL AREAS AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LEVELS. #3 SAVE THE DUNES WILL CONNECT PEOPLE TO NATURE BY PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN ABOUT THE REGION'S BIODIVERSITY, INCREASE AND ENHANCE PUBLIC ACCESS, AND EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON RECREATING RESPONSIBLY IN OUR NATURAL AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Betsy Maher Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $66,127 |
Nancy Moldenhauer President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Metz Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lynn Duttlinger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Madeleine Grimm Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jordan Bailey Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,225 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $39,166 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $560,030 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $157,524 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $619,421 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $24,108 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $15,583 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $663,097 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $77,171 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,231 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $151,857 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,312 |
Other employee benefits | $11,345 |
Payroll taxes | $16,998 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,195 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $810 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $9,478 |
Fees for services: Other | $122,575 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,256 |
Office expenses | $5,439 |
Information technology | $9,013 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,381 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,060 |
Insurance | $11,352 |
All other expenses | $44,536 |
Total functional expenses | $508,153 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $212,008 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $24,797 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $943,027 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,075,058 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,663 |
Total assets | $2,266,553 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $17,838 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $31,541 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $49,379 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,100,787 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,116,387 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,266,553 |