Conservation Resource Alliance
- Assets
- $3.9m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $1.8m
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Traverse City, MI
- Founding
- 07/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 38-2181915
Organization Overview
Conservation Resource Alliance is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 1986. 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 12/2020, Conservation Resource Alliance employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Conservation Resource Alliance 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 12/2020, Conservation Resource Alliance generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.1% 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT NORTHERN MICHIGAN'S WATERWAYS, WILDLIFE, AND FORESTS FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE STREAM RESTORATION PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS STREAM BANK EROSION, FAILING ROAD STREAM CROSSINGS, DAMS, AND RECREATIONAL ACCESS SITES, WHICH CAUSE ADVERSE BIOLOGICAL IMPACTS TO ANIMAL AND PLANT LIFE AND THREATEN THE ECOLOGY OF ENTIRE WATERSHEDS. RESTORATION PROGRAMS PROVIDE FOR ROAD CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS, STRUCTURAL STABILIZATION MEASURES, DAM REMOVAL, AND STREAM CHANNEL RESTORATION TO IMPROVE HABITAT AND WATER QUALITY. FOUR MILLION ACRES IN FIFTEEN COUNTIES AND FIFTEEN STREAMS HAVE BEEN AIDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM.
THE LANDOWNER & SITE SERVICES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST LANDOWNERS BY DEVELOPING MANAGEMENT PLANS TO KEEP WILDLIFE CORRIDORS OPEN BETWEEN EXISTING NATURAL AREAS AND ALONG RIVER CORRIDORS, IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR THE UNRESTRICTED MOVEMENT OF WILDLIFE AND THE PROTECTION OF WATER QUALITY. CORRIDORS ALONG WETLANDS AND STREAMS CONTAIN A HIGH DIVERSITY OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS WHOSE HABITAT HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY FRAGMENTED BY DEVELOPMENT.
THE PLANNING AND CONSULTING PROGRAMS INVOLVE FACILITATING LOCAL LEADERSHIP AND PLANNING IN CRA'S SERVICE AREA, PLUS AGILE AND CAREFULLY MATCHED INVOLVEMENT IN REGIONAL EFFORTS AT THE STATE, GREAT LAKES AND NATIONAL SCALE. THROUGH OUR PLANNING AND CONSULTING WORK, CRA IS COMMITTED TO STAYING PROACTIVE AND HIGHLY CURRENT ON EACH LOCAL WATERSHED AND CORRIDOR. WE HAVE ALSO ADDED VALUE BY SHARING OUR SUCCESSFUL MODELS WITH OTHERS THROUGHOUT THE GREAT LAKES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mike Donahue Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Mark Hepler Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.3 | $0 |
Daniel Hubbell Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.9 | $0 |
Pat Kelly Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.3 | $0 |
Kevin Gay Member | Trustee | 1.1 | $0 |
William Sundstrom Member | Trustee | 0.6 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Lake County Road Commission Construction | 12/30/20 | $198,846 |
Benzie County Road Commission Construction | 12/30/20 | $59,742 |
Emmet County Road Commission Construction | 12/30/20 | $630,000 |
Kanouse Outdoor Restoration Construction | 12/30/20 | $286,000 |
Grand Traverse Conservation District Construction | 12/30/20 | $131,106 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,333,764 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,023,280 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,678 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,357,044 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $70,592 |
| 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 | $2,483,413 |
| 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 | $634,701 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $279,645 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,422,871 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $3,598 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $59,616 |
| Travel | $7,203 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,003 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $12,594 |
| Insurance | $29,357 |
| All other expenses | $11,284 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,516,918 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,706,918 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $319,601 |
| 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 | $84,887 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $23,107 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,770,955 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,905,468 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $339,421 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,967 |
| 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 | $344,388 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,106,080 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,455,000 |
| 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 | $3,905,468 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Conservation Resource Alliance has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation Williamsburg, MI PURPOSE: RESTORE MICHIGAN FORESTS | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,358,796 |
| Earnings | $158,755 |
| Ending Balance | $1,517,551 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |