Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy is located in Marquette, MI. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (C20) the organization is classified as: Pollution Abatement & Control, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy employed 6 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Upper Peninsula Land 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 12/2023, Upper Peninsula Land Conservancy generated $253.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $222.9k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROTECT LAND TODAY FOR LIFE TOMORROW FOR COMMUNITIES ACROSS MICHIGAN'S UPPER PENINSULA
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MONITORING AND STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVATION PROPERTIES, BOTH OWNED IN FEE AND PROTECTED THROUGH CONSERVATION EASMENTS. MONITORED, VIA REMOTE AND IN- PERSON MEANS, 63 PROPERTIES IN 12 COUNTIES. MENTORED OTHER CONSERVANCIES IN REMOTE MONITORING TECHNOLOGIES. DESIGNED AND INSTALLED IMPROVED SIGNAGE.
OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. DEVELOPED AND EXPANDED EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP WITH MSU-E AND NORTHERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY, INCLUDING DEVELOPMENT OF CURRICULA AND WEBINAR-BASED EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS. INITIATED RESEARCH AND CLASSROOM PROJECTS ON VIELMETTI-PETERS RESERVE FOR ELEMENTARY, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Andrea Denham Executive Di | Trustee | 8 | $9,815 |
Adam Berger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Ehlert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robb Ferguson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Adam Jones Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Sam Kapp Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $25,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $210,423 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $8,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $235,423 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,315 |
| Investment income | $13,981 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,111 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $253,419 |
| 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. | $9,815 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $736 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $107,908 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,346 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,131 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,807 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $400 |
| Office expenses | $2,376 |
| Information technology | $8,382 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,368 |
| Travel | $1,899 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,666 |
| Interest | $1,973 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $141 |
| Insurance | $8,075 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $222,883 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $112,139 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,245 |
| 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 | $2,262,030 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $500,490 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $53,361 |
| Total assets | $2,929,265 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,268 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,250 |
| 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 | $77,064 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $56,897 |
| Total liabilities | $144,479 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $151,518 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,633,268 |
| 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 | $2,929,265 |