Michigan Nature Association
- Assets
- $22.9m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 15
- Location
- Okemos, MI
- Founding
- 07/1963
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 38-6093404
Organization Overview
Michigan Nature Association is located in Okemos, MI. The organization was established in 1963. According to its NTEE Classification (C03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Michigan Nature Association employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Nature Association 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 09/2021, Michigan Nature Association generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 6 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
MNA'S PURPOSES ARE: (A) TO ACQUIRE, MAINTAIN, AND PROTECT NATURAL AREAS THAT PREDOMINANTLY CONTAIN EXAMPLES OF MICHIGAN FAUNA, FLORA, GEOLOGIC FEATURES, AND OTHER COMPONENTS AND ASPECTS OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF MICHIGAN, INCLUDING HABITAT AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES FOR FISH, WILDLIFE AND PLANTS, IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN. (B) TO CARRY ON A PROGRAM OF CONSERVATION STUDY AND EDUCATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STEWARDSHIP: SOUND STEWARDSHIP IS ONE OUR HIGHEST PRIORITIES AND OUR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM GENERATES THOUSANDS OF HOURS OF DONATED VOLUNTEER LABOR. UNFORTUNATELY DUE TO COVID19 AND STATE MANDATES, OUR STEWARDSHIP ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN FYE 2021 INCLUDE OVER 40 VOLUNTEER WORKDAYS ACROSS THE STATE TO REMOVE INVASIVE SPECIES,IMPLEMENTING PRESCRIBED BURNS TO RESTORE NATIVE PRAIRIES, AND IMPROVING VISITOR ACCESSIBILITY AT SELECT SITES.
THE MICHIGAN NATURE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A WIDE ARRAY OF ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF MICHIGAN NATURE MAGAZINE, TWO MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA AND BLOG POSTS, AND VIDEO PRODUCTION. IN ADDITION, WE HELD A VIRTUAL SPEAKERS SERIES (MICHIGAN NATURE AT HOME) ON A VARIETY OF CONSERVATION TOPICS, BOTH THE LIVE WEBINARS AND RECORDINGS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC; HELD A HYBRID (VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON) 5K RACE TO RAISE AWARENESS OF ENDANGERED SPECIES; FACILITATED ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH PROJECTS AT SANCTUARIES CONDUCTED BY UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY; AND SUPPORTED CONSERVATION PROGRAMS THROUGH STATEWIDE PARTNERSHIPS SUCH AS THE MICHIGAN VERNAL POOLS PARTNERSHIP (COORDINATED ANNUAL PARTNER MEETING, PRODUCED E-NEWSLETTER) AND THE MICHIGAN CONSERVATION STEWARD PROGRAM.
LAND PROTECTION: MNA FOCUSES ITS LAND PROTECTION PROGRAM ON PROTECTING THE RARE, THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES AND NATURAL COMMUNITIES THAT PLAY SUCH A VITAL ROLE IN MICHIGAN'S RICH NATURAL HERITAGE. IN FYE 2021, MNA PROTECTED 541 ADDITIONAL ACRES AT 5 LOCATIONS. LAND PROTECTION EXPENSES DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF THE LAND ITSELF WHICH IS CAPITALIZED. THE VALUE OF LAND ACQUISITION BY PURCHASE OR GIFT IN FYE 2021 WAS 156,400.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Garrett Johnson Executive Di | 40 | $113,844 | |
Yu Man Lee President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kurt Brauer Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ruth Vail Secretary/tr | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Aubrey Golden Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Cartwright Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $1,088,845 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $145,430 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,088,845 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $25,331 |
| Investment income | $106,483 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$11,573 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $826,848 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,035,934 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $509,092 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $83,705 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,326 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,479 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $162,340 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $67,254 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $86,113 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,786 |
| Travel | $29,555 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,921 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $15,910 |
| Insurance | $27,846 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,116,529 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $138,736 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $105,994 |
| 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 | $6,976 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,764,571 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $7,912,450 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $22,928,727 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $111,157 |
| 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 | $23,634 |
| Total liabilities | $134,791 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,815,250 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $17,978,686 |
| 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 | $22,928,727 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Michigan Nature Association has recieved totaling $2,025.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $1,025 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $4,856,343 |
| Earnings | $1,390,276 |
| Net Contributions | $101,528 |
| Other Expense | $341,325 |
| Ending Balance | $6,006,822 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Indiana Association Of Soil & Water Indianapolis, IN | $475,638 | $1,089,693 |
Michigan Nature Association Okemos, MI | $22,928,727 | $2,035,934 |
Michigan Water Environment Association Inc Lansing, MI | $978,794 | $739,149 |
Lake Bella Vista Improvement Association Rockford, MI | $2,691,698 | $803,238 |
Presque Isle Harbor Association Presque Isle, MI | $1,772,855 | $855,446 |
Indiana Water Environment Association Inc Indianapolis, IN | $234,562 | $443,058 |
Sustainable Resources Institute Inc Crystal Falls, MI | $195,221 | $438,155 |
Black Environmental Leaders Association Solon, OH | $415,050 | $374,839 |
Lake Seneca Resorts Association Senecaville, OH | $922,319 | $428,373 |
The Ohio Water Environment Association Columbus, OH | $430,930 | $320,658 |
North American Lake Management Society Madison, WI | $669,492 | $480,405 |
Indiana Land Title Association Indianapolis, IN | $549,491 | $434,941 |