Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation is located in Cadillac, MI. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (C30) the organization is classified as: Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation 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, Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation generated $793.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $413.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.1% 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
THE AERF IS DEDICATED TO OUTREACH AND EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, SCHOLARSHIP AND APPLIED RESEARCH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS RESEARCH IN THE FIELD OF AQUATIC PLANT MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESEARCH AND TRAINING PROGRAMS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Carlton Layne Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $49,920 |
Clark Boyd President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Richard Hinterman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Tyler Koschnick Secretary | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Andrew Skibo Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jeremy Slade Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $89,300 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $676,319 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $765,619 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $12,923 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $14,805 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $793,347 |
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. | $49,920 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,845 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,465 |
Fees for services: Other | $301,636 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $32,012 |
Information technology | $837 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $19,353 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $413,898 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,842 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $915,016 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,269,858 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $499,801 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $770,057 |
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 | $1,269,858 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Foundation has recieved totaling $78.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $78 |
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Hamilton Parks Conservancy Hamilton, OH | $2,890,560 | $3,817,000 |
Huron Pines Resource Conservation And Development Council Inc Gaylord, MI | $4,807,919 | $3,607,333 |
Conservation Resource Alliance Traverse City, MI | $3,905,468 | $2,483,413 |
Alliance Of Rouge Communities Canton, MI | $577,080 | $2,458,495 |
Seeds Traverse City, MI | $908,858 | $2,507,504 |
Natural Resources Foundation Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $20,136,945 | $3,445,267 |
Rooted Wi Inc Madison, WI | $3,633,286 | $971,353 |
Wabash River Enhancement Corp Lafayette, IN | $8,389,745 | $1,419,428 |
North Country Trail Association Incorporated Lowell, MI | $1,231,091 | $1,591,571 |
Secore International Inc Hilliard, OH | $715,222 | $1,487,925 |