Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $516.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Michigan City, IN
- Founding
- 05/1994
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 35-1915468
Organization Overview
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 12/2021, Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc employed 6 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 12/2021, Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc generated $516.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $473.3k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.9%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SAVE THE DUNES PROTECTS AND ADVOCATES FOR THE INDIANA DUNES, LAKE MICHIGAN AND THE SURROUNDING NATURAL AREAS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE, WORK AND RECREATE IN NORTHWEST INDIANA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IDENTIFY AND WORK TOWARD THE ACQUISITION, PRESERVATION, AND CONSERVATION OF ADDITIONAL LAND AND RESOURCES REQUIRED TO ENHANCE AND PRESERVE THE VITALITY OF AREAS AND ECOSYSTEMS IN THE LAKE MICHIGAN WATERSHED OF LAKE, PORTER, AND LA PORTE COUNTIES, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE INDIANA DUNES NATIONAL PARK, AND ADJACENT LANDS AND SUB-WATERSHEDS THAT ULTIMATELY IMPACT THE DUNES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Natalie Johnson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $66,737 |
Lynn Duttlinger Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dorreen Carey President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eve Wierzbicki Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ryan Metz Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Kirt Alterio Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $12,740 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $119,660 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $335,069 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,170 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $467,469 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $168 |
| Investment income | $23,343 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,088 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $6,126 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $516,217 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $66,737 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,358 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $158,440 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,253 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,260 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,010 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,770 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $355 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,977 |
| Fees for services: Other | $131,377 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $16,742 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,091 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $550 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,450 |
| Insurance | $11,404 |
| All other expenses | $20,013 |
| Total functional expenses | $473,267 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $263,683 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $11,401 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $785,587 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,233,491 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $14,134 |
| Total assets | $2,308,296 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $15,054 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $59,846 |
| 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 | $74,900 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,420,620 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $812,776 |
| 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 | $2,308,296 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Save The Dunes Conservation Fund Inc has recieved totaling $44,552.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $29,233 |
Nisource Charitable Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: CORPORATE DONATION | $15,000 |
Norwottock Charitable Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $200 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $119 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $110,432 |
| Earnings | $12,211 |
| Other Expense | $21,916 |
| Ending Balance | $100,727 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Environmental Law & Policy Center Of The Midwest Chicago, IL | $29,555,388 | $9,913,575 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
Friends Of The Forest Preserves Chicago, IL | $2,339,708 | $3,844,293 |
Cub Consumer Education And Researchfund Chicago, IL | $1,338,722 | $2,229,787 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $20,136,945 | $3,445,267 |
Rockford Park District Foundation Rockford, IL | $12,140,092 | $2,792,134 |
Heartlands Conservancy Belleville, IL | $3,430,960 | $703,873 |
The Stenning Byron, IL | $0 | -$92,902 |
Eastern Kentucky Pride Inc Somerset, KY | $815,885 | $1,558,809 |
Rooted Wi Inc Madison, WI | $3,633,286 | $971,353 |
Youth Conservation Corps Waukegan, IL | $673,256 | $1,549,381 |
Wabash River Enhancement Corp Lafayette, IN | $8,389,745 | $1,419,428 |