Land Information Access Association
- Assets
- $746.4k
- Revenue
- $599.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Traverse City, MI
- Founding
- 02/1994
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 38-3135600
Organization Overview
Land Information Access Association, operating under the name Liaa Traverse Area Community Media, is located in Traverse City, MI. The organization was established in 1994. 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 06/2021, Liaa Traverse Area Community Media employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Liaa Traverse Area Community Media 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 06/2021, Liaa Traverse Area Community Media generated $599.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $640.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.6%) per year over the past 6 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
HELPING PEOPLE SHAPE BETTER COMMUNITIES THROUGH PARTICIPATION, EDUCATION, INFORMATION AND THE EFFECTIVE USE OF TECHNOLOGY. LIAA ALSO OPERATES THE LOCAL PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE CHANNELS 189 AND 191.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE YEAR, WE WORKED WITH COMMUNITIES IN MICHIGAN TO FOSTER AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY-WIDE PLANNING EFFORTS THAT LEAD TO THE ADOPTION OF SIGNIFICANT REVISIONS TO EXISTING MASTER PLANS TO PROMOTE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE IN THE FACE OF RAPID ECONOMIC CHANGES AND INCREASING CLIMATE VARIABILITY. WE ARE WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES ALONG THE COASTLINE OF LAKE MICHIGAN AND HURON TO STUDY THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY, LAKE LEVELS AND SHORELINE DYNAMICS ALONG LAKE MICHIGAN. AS PART OF OUR MISSION, LIAA PROVIDES PLANNING SERVICES, TECHNICAL SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND FACILITATION SERVICES TO OTHER NONPROFITS AND MANY LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT. WE ALSO PROVIDE WEB SITE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT AND OR/HOSTING SERVICES TO OVER 50 GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AND NONPROFITS. WE PROVIDE THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO THE CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY AND CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF GARFIELD RECREATIONAL AUTHORITY.
TRAVERSE AREA COMMUNITY MEDIA (FORMERLY,UPNORTH MEDIA CENTER) EXISTS TO SUPPORT PARTICIPATION IN THE CREATION, PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION OF AUDIO AND VIDEO MEDIA, WHICH PROMOTES AND CELEBRATES LOCAL ACHIEVEMENTS, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, LOCAL CULTURE & ART APPRECIATION AND INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION. THE MEDIA CENTER PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION CLASSES IN VIDEO PRODUCTION & TECHNICAL SUPPORT & CABLECAST SERVICES TO CITIZENS, LOCAL GOVERMENTS & NON-PROFITS IN THE 11 COUNTY VIEWING AREA OF THE PUBLIC ACCESS TELEVISION STATIONS - UPNORTH 189 AND GOVT 191. CITIZENS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS NON-COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS MEDIUM TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES & CELEBRATE THEIR COMMUNITIES. CURRENTLY, WE HAVE ABOUT 600 REGISTERED VOLUNTEER PRODUCERS. ADDITIONALLY, 6 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Matthew Cowall Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $57,222 |
Sandra Clark Vice President/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Luke Forrest Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Egelhaaf President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Mcginnis Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kathryn Buckner Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $118,506 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $118,506 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $479,900 |
| Investment income | $869 |
| 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 | $599,275 |
| 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. | $62,610 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,531 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $297,711 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,050 |
| Other employee benefits | $90,079 |
| Payroll taxes | $25,925 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,087 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,863 |
| Advertising and promotion | $125 |
| Office expenses | $48,631 |
| Information technology | $2,876 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,417 |
| Travel | $177 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $117 |
| Interest | $10,926 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $29,598 |
| Insurance | $15,383 |
| All other expenses | $881 |
| Total functional expenses | $640,456 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,044 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $329,627 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $79,003 |
| 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 | $12,491 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $320,216 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $746,381 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,243 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $44,573 |
| 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 | $220,254 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $312,070 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $88,718 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $345,593 |
| 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 | $746,381 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Land Information Access Association has recieved totaling $19,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Americana Foundation 71089 Novi, MI PURPOSE: LEARNING HOW TO PRESERVE MICHIGAN'S HERITAGE LANDSCAPES THROUGH VIDEO DOCUMENTARIES | $19,500 |
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 |