Chikaming Open Lands is located in Sawyer, MI. The organization was established in 2000. 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 12/2023, Chikaming Open Lands employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chikaming Open Lands 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, Chikaming Open Lands generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $702.4k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION OF OPEN SPACE AND NATURAL AREAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LAND PROTECTION: SEE SCHEDULE O.
LAND STEWARDSHIP: SEE SCHEDULE O.
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH: SEE SCHEDULE O.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ryan Postema Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $91,164 |
David Eblen President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Ellen Frankle Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Vicki Herget Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Donna Wetzler Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Alan Berkshire Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,501 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $959,391 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $400,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $963,892 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $94,142 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,180 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $118 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $53,591 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,122,990 |
| 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. | $91,164 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,321 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $259,065 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,144 |
| Other employee benefits | $29,017 |
| Payroll taxes | $27,786 |
| 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 | $20,140 |
| Fees for services: Other | $15,030 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,221 |
| Office expenses | $4,268 |
| Information technology | $12,002 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $7,516 |
| Travel | $12,196 |
| 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 | $13,434 |
| Insurance | $14,436 |
| All other expenses | $19,655 |
| Total functional expenses | $702,376 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $344,088 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $81,595 |
| 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 | $219 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $234,378 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,232,013 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $5,299,480 |
| Total assets | $9,191,773 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,116 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $16,116 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,163,596 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,012,061 |
| 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 | $9,191,773 |