Leelanau Conservancy

Organization Overview

Leelanau Conservancy is located in Leland, MI. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Leelanau Conservancy employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Leelanau 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, Leelanau Conservancy generated $6.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.4% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO CONSERVE THE LAND, WATER, AND SCENIC CHARACTER OF LEELANAU COUNTY, MICHIGAN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN 2021, THE CONSERVANCY COMPLETED EIGHT LAND PROTECTION PROJECTS PROTECTING AN ADDITIONAL 474 ACRES. INCLUDED WERE: (1) COMPLETION OF ONE FARMLAND PROTECTION PROJECT PROTECTING 90 ACRES IN KASSON TOWNSHIP, (2) COMPLETION OF ONE FARMLAND PROTECTION PROJECT PROTECTING 107 ACRES IN SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP, (3) COMPLETION OF ONE FARMLAND PROTECTION PROJECT PROTECTING 78 ACRES IN EMPIRE TOWNSHIP, (4) COMPLETION OF ONE LAND CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECT PROTECTING 34.7 ACRES IN LEELAND TOWNSHIP, (5) COMPLETION OF ONE CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECT PROTECTING 56 ACRES IN SUTTONS BAY TOWNSHIP, (6) COMPLETION OF ONE CONSERVATION EASEMENT PROJECT PROTECTING 110 ACRES IN BINGHAM TOWNSHIP, (7) COMPLETION OF ONE LAND PROTECTION PROJECT PROTECTING 22 ACRES IN EMPIRE TOWNSHIP AND (8) COMPLETION OF ONE LAND PROTECTION PROJECT PROTECTING 19 ACRES IN LEELAND TOWNSHIP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thomas Nelson
Executive Director
$115,594
Kathleen Birney
Finance Director
$84,707
Cammie Buehler
Director/vice President
$0
Kathy Garthe
Director/vice President
$0
Amy Tennis
Director/president
$0
William Witler
Director/treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $782,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$4,693,336
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,521,332
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,475,836
Total Program Service Revenue$26,182
Investment income $257,683
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $826,824
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,574,386

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 7 grants that Leelanau Conservancy has recieved totaling $1,006,800.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Barton J Ingraham & Gail G Ingraham Foundation

Williamsburg, MI

PURPOSE: PRESERVATION OF FARMLAND

$1,000,000
Red Oak Foundation Inc

Florence, WI

PURPOSE: PUBLIC CHARITY

$3,000
Mcshane Family Foundation

Naples, FL

PURPOSE: GENERAL UNRESTRICTED

$2,000
Stricof Family Foundation

Ann Arbor, MI

PURPOSE: LAND CONSERVATION

$1,000
Harveys Foundation

Traverse City, MI

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$500
Read Family Charitable Fund

Bloomfield Hills, MI

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$200
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$8,764,483
Earnings$1,194,830
Admin Expense$23,702
Net Contributions$445,230
Other Expense$266,000
Ending Balance$10,114,841

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