Circle Of Blue Inc
- Assets
- $35.5k
- Revenue
- $243.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Traverse City, MI
- Founding
- 12/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3582132
Organization Overview
Circle Of Blue Inc is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (C32) the organization is classified as: Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Circle Of Blue Inc 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, Circle Of Blue Inc generated $243.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $400.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 4 years. 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
INFORMING THE WORLD'S MOST IMPORTANT DECISIONS ABOUT WATER, FOOD & ENERGY IN A CHANGING CLIMATE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COLORADO RIVER BASIN: RESEARCH AND REPORTING ON THE COLORADO RIVER BASIN AND ITS USE FOR DRINKING WATER, ANIMAL HABITAT, AND ECONOMIC ACTIVITY IN LIGHT OF RECORD-HIGH TEMPERATURES AND A DRYING CLIMATE.
WATER, GREAT LAKES - GREAT LAKES NEWS COLLABORATIVE TO ELEVATE DISCUSSION, AMPLIFY THE VOICE OF RESIDENTS AND PRODUCE ACTION THAT PROTECTS THE REGION'S WATERS FOR THE FUTURE.
COVID AND WASH - RESEARCH AND REPORTING ON THE EFFECT OF THE CORONAVIRUS ON WATER UTILITIES INCLUDING THE INABILITY OF CUSTOMERS TO PAY THEIR BILLS AND UTILITIES NOT HAVING ENOUGH REVENUE TO MAINTAIN SERVICES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
J Carl Ganter President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Eileen Ganter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Matthew Welch Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Richard Odell Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Jerry Linenger Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Peter Gleick Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $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 | $243,145 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $243,145 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $243,145 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,377 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $362,274 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,464 |
| Office expenses | $271 |
| Information technology | $8,497 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $12,350 |
| Travel | $7,583 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $515 |
| All other expenses | $822 |
| Total functional expenses | $400,185 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $35,132 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $371 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $35,503 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $327,043 |
| 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 | $45,800 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $372,843 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$337,340 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $35,503 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Circle Of Blue Inc has recieved totaling $115,790.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Flint, MI PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT A PROVIDER OF NONPROFIT JOURNALISM TO INCREASE COVERAGE OF DRINKING WATER AND GREAT LAKES ISSUES AND TO SUPPORT COLLABORATION WITH OTHER MEDIA CONTENT PROVIDERS. | $50,000 |
The Brookby Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Alpern Family Foundation Inc Huntington Station, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
The Miami Foundation Inc Miami, FL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Harveys Foundation Traverse City, MI PURPOSE: WATER WORLDWIDE | $500 |
Jenbek Foundation Appleton, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greenacres Foundation Cincinnati, OH | $368,577,595 | $19,194,931 |
West Creek Conservancy Parma, OH | $2,888,241 | $8,563,674 |
Friends Of The Detroit River Taylor, MI | $2,929,234 | $4,961,842 |
Superior Watershed Partnership Marquette, MI | $4,349,166 | $4,309,607 |
Black Swamp Conservancy Perrysburg, OH | $12,036,158 | $4,862,475 |
Stream And Wetlands Foundation Lancaster, OH | $51,161,691 | $6,506,063 |
Huron River Watershed Council Ann Arbor, MI | $2,844,349 | $2,464,693 |
Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative Inc Traverse City, MI | $737,164 | $2,236,720 |
Cleveland Water Alliance Cleveland, OH | $1,142,030 | $1,836,767 |
Tip Of The Mitt Watershed Council Petoskey, MI | $4,852,617 | $1,698,728 |
Ohio Federation Of Soil & Water Conservation Districts Reynoldsburg, OH | $1,289,755 | $1,701,450 |
Lakeshore Farm Management Coop Valders, WI | $1,770,762 | $1,460,336 |