Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council
- Assets
- $4.9m
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Petoskey, MI
- Founding
- 05/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 38-2361745
Organization Overview
Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council is located in Petoskey, MI. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council 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, Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.7% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TIP OF THE MITT WATERSHED COUNCIL PROTECTS OUR NORTHERN MICHIGAN LAKES, STREAMS, WETLANDS, AND GROUND WATER THROUGH RESPECTED ADVOCACY, INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, TECHNICALLY SOUND WATER QUALITY MONITORING AND THOROUGH RESEARCH AND RESTORATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WATERSHED PROTECTION AND RESTORATION TEAMCONDUCTED VOLUNTEER LAKE, STREAM, AND AVIAN BOTULISM MONITORING PROGRAMS.CONDUCTED FIELD SURVEYS FOR A MULLETT LAKE WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN.CONDUCTED AQUATIC PLANT AND SHORELINE SURVEYS.CONDUCTED A MOBILE BOAT WASHING STATION PROGRAM.CONCEPTUALIZED GREEN STORMWATER INFRASTRUCTURE AROUND LAKE CHARLEVOIX.IMPROVED ROAD/STREAM CROSSINGS IN BURT LAKE WATERSHED.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY TEAMCONDUCTED WEBINARS AND PREPARED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING HIGH LAKE WATER LEVELS.WORKED TO IMPROVE PFAS WATER QUALITY STANDARDS IN MICHIGAN.WORKED WITH AGENCIES AND THE PUBLIC TO LIMIT THE IMPACTS FROM THE LINE 5 PIPELINE.ASSISTED LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH ORDINANCES TO ENSURE CLIMATE RESILIENCY.COORDINATED PRESCRIPTION AND OVER THE COUNTER DRUG DROP OFF EVENTS.WORKED TO IMPROVE SEPTIC SYSTEM FUNCTIONING IN NORTHERN MICHIGAN.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION TEAM YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE WATERSHED ACADEMY, WATER RESOURCE EDUCATION PROGRAM, PRESENTATIONS TO SCHOOL GROUPS, AND PREPARATION OF MATERIALS.CONDUCTED THE 16TH ANNUAL LAKE ASSOCIATION SUMMIT.CONDUCTED BEACH CLEAN UPS AND OUTREACH.CONTINUED OUTREACH TO IMPROVE SHORELINE PRACTICES FOR MICHIGAN SHORELAND STEWARDS PROGRAM.PREPARED EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS.HOSTED ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING.PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED THREE MEMBERSHIP NEWSLETTERS.HOSTED VIRTUAL COMMUNITY ICEBREAKER SPEAKER SERIES.HELD ANNUAL CLEAN WATER CHALLENGE ACROSS SERVICE REGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gail Gruenwald Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $113,300 |
Claire Rasmussen President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rick Doornbos Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rick Brandi Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bill Foster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jim Muth Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $600,781 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $963,759 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,471 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,564,540 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $32,196 |
| Investment income | $44,315 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $57,677 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,698,728 |
| 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. | $113,300 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,330 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $679,106 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,111 |
| Payroll taxes | $52,600 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,680 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $34,949 |
| Information technology | $32,489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $31,641 |
| Travel | $3,906 |
| 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 | $34,134 |
| Insurance | $7,823 |
| All other expenses | $5,895 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,340,295 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $472,570 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $140,210 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $66,210 |
| 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 | $19,382 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $630,114 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,960,229 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,563,902 |
| Total assets | $4,852,617 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $56,347 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $56,347 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,367,220 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,429,050 |
| 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 | $4,852,617 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council has recieved totaling $2,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Mps Foundation Bloomfield Hills, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,502,737 |
| Earnings | $160,886 |
| Net Contributions | $35,013 |
| Other Expense | $9,689 |
| Ending Balance | $1,688,947 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
West Creek Conservancy Parma, OH | $2,888,241 | $8,563,674 |
Friends Of The Detroit River Taylor, MI | $2,929,234 | $4,961,842 |
Superior Watershed Partnership Marquette, MI | $4,349,166 | $4,309,607 |
Black Swamp Conservancy Perrysburg, OH | $12,036,158 | $4,862,475 |
Stream And Wetlands Foundation Lancaster, OH | $51,161,691 | $6,506,063 |
Huron River Watershed Council Ann Arbor, MI | $2,844,349 | $2,464,693 |
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative Inc Traverse City, MI | $737,164 | $2,236,720 |
Cleveland Water Alliance Cleveland, OH | $1,142,030 | $1,836,767 |
Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council Petoskey, MI | $4,852,617 | $1,698,728 |
Ohio Federation Of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Reynoldsburg, OH | $1,289,755 | $1,701,450 |
Lakeshore Farm Management Coop Valders, WI | $1,770,762 | $1,460,336 |
Friends Of The Rouge Plymouth, MI | $1,533,965 | $1,254,215 |