Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation

Organization Overview

Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation, operating under the name Michigan Wildlife Conservancy, is located in Bath, MI. The organization was established in 1980. 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 12/2023, Michigan Wildlife Conservancy employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 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 12/2023, Michigan Wildlife Conservancy generated $261.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $275.7k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO RESTORE AND CONSERVE FISH, WILDLIFE, AND HABITAT THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND TEACH MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO DO THE SAME.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

IN 2023, THE MICHIGAN WILDLIFE CONSERVANCY MAINTAINED ITS STATUS AS A STATEWIDE CONSERVATION AGENCY BY EXPANDING SEVERAL OF OUR PROGRAMS. WE ONCE AGAIN OFFERED OUR YOUTH DAY CAMP AND GUIDEBOOK "BECOMING OUTDOOR SMART IN SUMMER" (BOSS) OVER 9 WEEKS IN THE SUMMER FOR 20 AREA STUDENTS GRADES 3-6. GUIDEBOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO MID-MICHIGAN STUDENTS FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY AS WELL. EDUCATION WAS A PRIORITY IN 2023, AS WE HOSTED THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY-EXTENSION CONSERVATION STEWARDS PROGRAM. DREW MONKS, DIRECTOR OF WILDLIFE PROGRAMS HOSTED AND TAUGHT 30+ STUDENTS (MOSTLY POST-GRAD) ON WETLAND ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION AT THE BENGEL WILDLIFE CENTER (BWC). VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT HAS BEEN A PRIORITY AT THE BWC- DOZENS OF VOLUNTEERS HAVE ASSISTED IN REMOVING INVASIVE PLANTS AND SHRUBS FROM AROUND THE BWC THROUGH BOTH HOSTED WORKDAYS AND INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS. STATEWIDE, WE CONTINUED OUR INSTITUTE FOR RARE MAMMAL STUDIES (IRMS) BY CONDUCTING FIELDWORK IN NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN USING CANINES TO DETECT SCAT FROM RARE PINE MARTENS (MARTES MARTES). WE ARE ALSO CONTINUING TO COLLABORATE WITH DR. JILL WITT- LAKE SUPERIOR STATE UNIVERSITY- ON TRACKING AND COLLECTING DNA SAMPLES FROM THE RARE FISHER (PEKANIA PENNANTI), ALSO IN NORTHERN LOWER MICHIGAN. WE CONSULTED FOR WACKER CHEMIE CORP IN ADRIAN, MI ON THEIR BAT HOUSES NEAR THE RIVER RAISIN, AND MADE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CLEARING INVASIVE SPECIES TO IMPROVE BAT HABITAT, INCLUDING THE FEDERALLY LISTED LITTLE BROWN BAT (MYOTIS LUCIFUGUS). WE HAVE EXPANDED IRMS TO COVER RARE REPTILES AND ARE EXPANDING OUR SCOPE TO THE STATE SPECIAL CONCERN BLANDING'S TURTLE (EMYDOIDEA BLANDINGII) AND THE FEDERALLY THREATENED EASTERN MASSASAUGA RATTLESNAKE. STATEWIDE, WE HAVE USED OUR WEBSITE, NEWSLETTER THE WILDLIFE VOLUNTEER, AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE TO EDUCATE MICHIGANDERS ON RARE SPECIES, CONSERVATION TECHNIQUES, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF WETLAND CONSERVATION.


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PRODUCE NEWSLETTERS FOR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC TO INFORM ABOUT PROJECTS AND VARIOUS INTERESTING WILDLIFE IN MICHIGAN AND THE UNITED STATES. PROMOTE MEMBERSHIP SOCIAL TIME TO ENCOURAGE VOLUNTERISM WITH VARIOUS PROGRAMS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dean Brodberg
Treasurer
$0
Jeff Fulgham
Chairman
$0
Leeann Jack
Trustee
$0
Andrew Monk
Director Of
$0
John Ropp
Executive Di
$0
Matt Russell
Vice Chairr
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$8,785
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$38,058
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$46,843
Total Program Service Revenue$2,300
Investment income $11,770
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $105,803
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $94,520
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $261,236

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