Dahlem Conservancy
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $594.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Jackson, MI
- Founding
- 06/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 41-2155768
Organization Overview
Dahlem Conservancy is located in Jackson, MI. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Dahlem Conservancy employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dahlem 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, Dahlem Conservancy generated $594.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $356.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF THE DAHLEM CONSERVANCY IS TO PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES TO THE PEOPLE OF SOUTH CENTRAL MICHIGAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE DAHLEM CONSERVANCY MANAGES AND FUNDS THE JOHN AND MARY DAHLEM ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER WHICH BRIDGES THE GAP BETWEEN PEOPLE AND THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, AND FUNCTIONS AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM FOR SCHOOL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. COLORFUL GARDENS, LUSH FORESTS, FLOWER-STUDDED GRASSLANDS, ROLLING MEADOWS, MARSHES, AND PONDS BLANKET THE NEARLY 300 ACRES AND HELP HIGHLIGHT MICHIGAN'S CHANGING SEASONS. WITH FIVE MILES OF HIKING TRAILS, INLCUDING THE 3/8 MILE NATURE FOR ALL TRAIL (HANDICAPPED ENABLED TRAIL) AND UNIQUE EXHIBITS, VISITORS CAN SPEND THE DAY EXPLORING THE GREAT OUTDOORS AND DISCOVERING THE WONDERS OF NATURE.
LITTLE ACORNS NATURE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN TO EXPLORE, CREATE, IMAGINE, LEARN, AND GROW THROUGH HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES AND EXPERIENCES; TO PROMOTE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND CONGITIVE SKILLS; AND TO INSTILL A LIFELONG LOVE, RESPECT, AND UNDERSTANDING OF NATURE.
THE DAHLEM CONSERVANCY OFFERS VARIOUS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEMEBERS, AREA SCHOOLS, AND THE PUBLIC PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION AND OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES. THE PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE LEARNING THROUGH HANDS-ON AND FIELD EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE LESSONS ON PRESERVING THE EARTH'S DIVERSITY AND FOSTERING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE COMPLEX INTERACTIONS OF NATURAL POPULATION, WHILE PROMOTING THE CONCEPT THAT EVERYONE IS A TEACHER AND EVERYONE IS A LEARNER.
TRANSFER TO SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Thomas Davey President | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Mehall Secretary | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Justin Phelps Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
John Bacon Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bob Basore Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Travis Fojtasek Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $16,181 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $41,748 |
| Government grants | $66,349 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $286,477 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $410,755 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $131,284 |
| Investment income | $3,011 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $12,331 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $22,070 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $594,339 |
| 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 | $198,499 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,873 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $14,779 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,350 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $17,661 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,233 |
| Office expenses | $13,141 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,171 |
| Travel | $357 |
| 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 | $15,643 |
| Insurance | $5,588 |
| All other expenses | $15,061 |
| Total functional expenses | $356,276 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $51,118 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $535,252 |
| 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 | $8,643 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $7,477 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $279,162 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $703,143 |
| Total assets | $1,584,795 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,594 |
| 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 | $2,016 |
| Total liabilities | $9,610 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,016,488 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $558,697 |
| 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 | $1,584,795 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Dahlem Conservancy has recieved totaling $50,204.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Speckhard-Knight Charitable Foundation Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Hurst Foundation Jackson, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $12,500 |
Motorsports Charities Inc Daytona Beach, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Louis Glick Memorial & Charitable Tr Jackson, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Jackson Audubon Society Inc Jackson, MI PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $204 |
Endowment Analysis
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Cincinnati Nature Center Association Milford, OH | $46,378,150 | $9,446,687 |
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Kalamazoo Nature Center Inc Kalamazoo, MI | $33,728,033 | $3,370,674 |
Joy Outdoor Education Center Foundation Inc Clarksville, OH | $10,764,640 | $3,173,386 |
Chippewa Nature Center Inc Midland, MI | $40,016,871 | $3,706,610 |
Michigan Energy Options Fka Urban Options East Lansing, MI | $1,227,478 | $2,384,619 |
Ecology Center Inc Ann Arbor, MI | $2,635,770 | $1,909,276 |
Howell Nature Center Llc Howell, MI | $2,842,329 | $3,291,821 |
Riveredge Nature Center Inc Newburg, WI | $10,456,592 | $2,741,879 |
Clean Fuels Ohio Columbus, OH | $1,270,989 | $2,189,876 |
Kohler Trust For Preservation Kohler, WI | $13,328,615 | $3,437,093 |