Chikaming Open Lands is located in Sawyer, MI. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2021, Chikaming Open Lands employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chikaming Open Lands 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, Chikaming Open Lands generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $600.8k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.5% 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
PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PROTECTION: SEE SCHEDULE O.
LAND STEWARDSHIP: SEE SCHEDULE O.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: SEE SCHEDULE O.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Ryan Postema Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,120 |
Ellen Frankle Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Allan Kayler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Eblen President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Donna Wetzler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Emily Coolidge Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,889,980 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,889,980 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $35,153 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,200 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $9,106 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $24,093 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,967,743 |
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. | $81,120 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,413 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $147,628 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $5,314 |
Other employee benefits | $17,335 |
Payroll taxes | $17,754 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $17,317 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,720 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,812 |
Office expenses | $2,685 |
Information technology | $8,566 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,123 |
Travel | $2,867 |
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 | $10,518 |
Insurance | $13,433 |
All other expenses | $8,966 |
Total functional expenses | $600,819 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $581,284 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $125,000 |
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 | $248,362 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,360,055 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,608,285 |
Total assets | $7,922,986 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $42,657 |
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 | $42,657 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,043,889 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,836,440 |
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 | $7,922,986 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 15 grants that Chikaming Open Lands has recieved totaling $592,372.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Berrien Community Foundation Inc St Joseph, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT, CHIKAMING OPEN LANDS PRESERVE RECREATIONAL ACCESS IMPROVEMENTS, BRIDGMAN SCHOOLS "MIGHTY ACORNS" SUPPORT, COL NATURE PRESERVE UPGRADES | $221,051 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $211,287 |
Bayer Family Foundation Bridgeview, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $100,000 |
The Pokagon Fund Inc New Buffalo, MI PURPOSE: KAYAKS FOR EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAMMING | $14,170 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENT & ANIMAL PROTECTION | $10,000 |
Chauncey And Marion Deering Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $369,792 |
Earnings | $25,808 |
Other Expense | $193,596 |
Ending Balance | $202,004 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Cornerstone Public Asset Fund Inc Benton Harbor, MI | $24,614,270 | $6,310,481 |
Whitetails Unlimited Inc Sturgeon Bay, WI | $13,644,275 | $8,358,134 |
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 |