The Stewardship Network is located in Ann Arbor, MI. The organization was established in 2004. 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 12/2022, Stewardship Network employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Stewardship Network 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, Stewardship Network generated $1.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.2% 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE STEWARDSHIP NETWORKS MISSION IS TO CONNECT, EQUIP, AND MOBILIZE PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CARE FOR LAND AND WATER IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EQUIP MEMBER COMMUNITIES PROGRAM THE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK PROVIDES BACKBONE SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS TO TSN MEMBER COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE NATION. OUR APPROACH BUILDS INCLUSIVITY AND DIVERSITY INTO LAND STEWARDSHIP EFFORTS AND WE FULLY EMBRACE THE UNIQUE SUPPORTING ROLE WE PLAY IN SPARKING CHANGE THROUGH THESE TEAM EFFORTS. IN 2022, THE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK CONTINUED TO REFINE AND DELIVER A SUITE OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO MEMBER COMMUNITIES, WHICH INCLUDE STEWARDSHIP TRAINING AND EDUCATION COORDINATOR SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EVENT REGISTRATION/COMMUNICATIONS STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE, HR, AND FISCAL SPONSORSHIP SERVICES. TSN HOSTED 50 TRAININGS AND WORKSHOPS, FOR ITS DIVERSE AND CONTINUALLY GROWING SUPPORTER BASE.
CONNECT LEARNING ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK HAS BECOME AN ENORMOUS NEXUS OF RELEVANT, SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE THROUGH DECADES OF SUCCESSFUL COLLABORATION. WHILE THAT HARD-EARNED WISDOM IS LEVERAGED ALL YEAR LONG IN SERVICE OF OUR TSN MEMBER COMMUNITIES, WE CHOSE LONG AGO TO DEDICATE A MEANINGFUL PORTION OF OUR ENERGIES TO SHARING THESE LEARNINGS WITH THE WIDEST AUDIENCE POSSIBLE. IN 2022, THESE ACTIVITIES INCLUDED 2022 ANNUAL CONFERENCE HELD VIRTUALLY, 2022 SPRING CHALLENGE, MONTHLY WEBCASTS, AND GLOVES FOR GOOD. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
MOBILIZE COLLABORATIVE STEWARDSHIP SERVICES THE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK WAS HEAVILY INVOLVED WITH SEVERAL IMPORTANT COLLABORATIVE STEWARDSHIP PROJECTS WITH PARTNERS ACROSS FIVE STATES. THESE PROJECTS INCLUDED COLLABORATING WELL CAPACITY SUPPORT, CALIFORNIA LANDSCAPE STEWARDSHIP NETWORK CAPACITY SUPPORT, USFS CWMA - DULUTH CISMAS BOOSTING INVASIVE SPECIES CONTROL WORK, GREAT LAKES ISLANDS ALLIANCE CAPACITY SUPPORT, ABOVE/BELOW CAPACITY SUPPORT, MUSKEGON RIVER WATERSHED ASSEMBLY STRATEGIC PLANNING, NORTHWEST ILLINOIS STEWARDSHIP COOPERATIVE STRATEGIC PLANNING, GREAT LAKES CWMA SURVEY, STRATEGY, AND SUPPORT, AND USFS CWMA HURON ARBORS WASHTENAW COUNTY STILTGRASS WORKING GROUP.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lisa Brush Executive Director And President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $105,000 |
Scott Dierks Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Shepard Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Dino Signore Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Theriot Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Francisco Ollervides Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $79,608 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,668,338 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,747,946 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $37,003 |
Investment income | $1,435 |
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 | $1,786,427 |
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. | $108,150 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,408 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $375,699 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,808 |
Other employee benefits | $29,570 |
Payroll taxes | $39,123 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,021 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $24,386 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $520,753 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,049 |
Office expenses | $12,057 |
Information technology | $42,943 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $152,033 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $87,186 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,713 |
Insurance | $3,212 |
All other expenses | $6,211 |
Total functional expenses | $1,474,739 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $137,591 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $838,471 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $573,289 |
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 | $13,805 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,857 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,735 |
Total assets | $1,581,748 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,201 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $22,577 |
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 | $56,778 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $61,571 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,463,399 |
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 | $1,581,748 |