Torch Lake Protection Alliance is located in Bellaire, MI. The organization was established in 1998. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Torch Lake Protection Alliance 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, Torch Lake Protection Alliance generated $473.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $101.9k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 12.9% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF TORCH LAKE AND IT'S WATERSHED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF TORCH LAKE BY PROVIDING SANITATION AND TRASH SERVICES OVER A MAJOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND. ASSIST IN PROVIDING ENFORCEMENT OF RIPARIAN RIGHTS AND GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY DURING A MAJOR HOLIDAY WEEKEND.
PROVIDE EDUCATION, NEWSLETTERS AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL BRING AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN AND AROUND THE LAKE.THIS INCLUDES ACCESS TO AN INFORMATIONAL WEBSITE. THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED TO MORE THAN 560 HOUSEHOLDS AROUND THE LAKE.PRESERVE THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF TORCH LAKE THROUGH INVESTIGATION AND RESEARCH ON VARIOUS ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, EROSION SITES, CHANGES IN ALGAE GROWTH, SEPTIC SYSTEM CONCERNS, SHORELINE MNGMT AND WATER QUALITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dan Sajkowski President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Martin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Bob Milliron Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Norm Neuenschwander Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Randy Asmus Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alisa Carrol Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $64,149 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $409,049 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $473,198 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $360 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $473,558 |
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. | $0 |
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 | $13,440 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,070 |
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 | $2,347 |
Information technology | $5,459 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $2,681 |
All other expenses | $5,632 |
Total functional expenses | $101,865 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $198,685 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $226,549 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $98,800 |
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 | $148,963 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $672,997 |
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 | $198,686 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $474,311 |
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 | $672,997 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Torch Lake Protection Alliance has recieved totaling $23,367.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation Traverse City, MI PURPOSE: E:ENVIRONMENTAL | $13,392 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $5,875 |
Bruce And Nancy Brown Family Charitable Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED CONTRIBUTION | $4,000 |
Herrington Fitch Family Foundation Inc Traverse City, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE | $100 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Greenacres Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $368,577,595 | $19,194,931 |
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 |