Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is located in Marquette, MI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upper Peninsula Land 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 12/2021, Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy generated $390.9k 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 (9.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $250.0k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
PROTECT LAND TODAY FOR LIFE TOMORROW FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONITORING AND STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVATION PROPERTIES, BOTH OWNED IN FEE AND PROTECTED THROUGH CONSERVATION EASMENTS. MONITORED, VIA REMOTE AND IN- PERSON MEANS, 64 PROPERTIES IN 12 COUNTIES. MENTORED OTHER CONSERVANCIES IN REMOTE MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES. DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IMPROVED SIGNAGE.
ACQUISTION: PURCHASED 40 ACRE MICHAEL DEMPSEY MEMORIAL PRESERVE IN ONTTONAGON, PROTECTING A SEGMENT OF THE NORTH COUNTRY NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL. ACQUIRED 4 ACRE COASTAL DUNE CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN GRAND MARAIS THROUGH TRANSFER. RAISED FUNDS AND GATHERED COMMUNITY INPUT FOR FUTURE DEAD RIVER COMMUNITY FOREST.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. DEVELOPED AND EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MSU-E AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA AND WEBINAR-BASED EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS. INITIATED RESEARCH AND CLASSROOM PROJECTS ON VIELMETTI-PETERS RESERVE FOR ELEMENTARY, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Andrea Denham Executive Di | Trustee | 40 | $43,030 |
Brian Liesch Lands Progra | Trustee | 32 | $13,433 |
Clare Fastiggi Lands Progra | Trustee | 32 | $2,975 |
Chelsea Bromley Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Ehlert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robb Ferguson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $28,760 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $363,369 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $392,129 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $64 |
Investment income | $20,270 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$24,660 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $390,908 |
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 | $73,030 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $5,870 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $28,733 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,714 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,461 |
Office expenses | $4,032 |
Information technology | $9,467 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $4,950 |
Travel | $1,263 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,012 |
Interest | $3,738 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $8,812 |
All other expenses | $1,198 |
Total functional expenses | $249,974 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $156,050 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $20,000 |
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 | $3,529,275 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $565,784 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,271,109 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,459 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,250 |
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 | $85,638 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $98,347 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $136,460 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,036,302 |
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 | $4,271,109 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy has recieved totaling $60,726.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ames Fam Foundation Point Clear, AL PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $25,000 |
Land Trust Alliance Incorporated Washington, DC PURPOSE: CAPACITY-BUILDING | $17,500 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMALS | $10,500 |
Upper Peninsula Environmental Coalition Houghton, MI PURPOSE: Creation of Dead River Community Forest | $7,500 |
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: FOR THE GENERAL PURPOSES OR OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $150 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $76 |
Beg. Balance | $334,597 |
Earnings | $48,493 |
Net Contributions | $178,285 |
Ending Balance | $565,784 |