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EIN 38-2710855

Leelanau Conservancy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
Leland
State
Michigan
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
Description
Leelanau Conservancy strives to conserve the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County, Michigan. The organization also provides educational programs to develop an understanding and appreciation of Leelanau County's natural heritage. In 2022, the Conservancy completed six land protection projects protecting an additional 601 acres, which included farmland protection projects in Kasson Township. The organization is located in Leland, MI.
Total revenues
$10,593,350
2023
Total expenses
$4,207,276
2023
Total assets
$44,110,143
2023
Num. employees
20
2023

Program areas at Leelanau Conservancy

In 2023, the Conservancy completed seven land protection projects protecting an additional 716 acres. Included were: (1) completion of one land protection project protecting 83 acres in Leelanau township, (2) completion of one land protection project protecting 20 acres in suttons bay township, (3) completion of one land protection project protecting 80 acres in glen arbor township, (4) completion of one land protection project protecting 80 acres in solon township, (5) completion of one land conservation easement project protecting 160 acres in Leelanau township, (6) completion of one conservation easement project protecting 153 acres in solon township, (7) completion of one conservation easement project protecting 140 acres in empire township.

Who funds Leelanau Conservancy

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Andrew R and Janet F Miller FoundationGeneral Purposes$1,025,000
DAFgiving360Environmental and Animals$350,102
Edmund F and Virginia B Ball FoundationExpansion Palmer Woods 1000-acre Project$200,000
...and 74 more grants received totalling $2,863,855

Financials for Leelanau Conservancy

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$9,810,208
Program services$26,038
Investment income and dividends$431,126
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$175,890
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$150,088
Total revenues$10,593,350

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The North Shore Land AllianceOyster Bay, NY$6,440,144
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The Escondido Creek ConservancyEscondido, CA$3,673,956
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC)Pittsburgh, PA$34,465,777
Mohonk PreserveGardiner, NY$4,704,640
Methow ConservancyWinthrop, WA$7,709,331
Lowcountry Land Trust (LOLT)Charleston, SC$5,889,535
The West Virginia Land TrustCharleston, WV$3,301,054
Mount Grace Land Conservation TrustAthol, MA$2,737,435
Data update history
June 30, 2025
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Ames Family Foundation
March 27, 2025
Received grants
Identified 21 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from The Brookby Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation (BBF)
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 29 new grant, including a grant for $1,025,000 from Andrew R and Janet F Miller Foundation
July 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsEnvironmental organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationLand and water conservationEnvironment
Characteristics
LobbyingConservation easementState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 1007
Leland, MI 49654
County
Leelanau County, MI
Website URL
leelanauconservancy.org/ 
Phone
(231) 256-9665
Facebook page
LeelanauConservancy 
Twitter profile
@leelanauconserv 
IRS details
EIN
38-2710855
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
C34: Land Resources Conservation
NAICS code, primary
813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0187308
FTB Entity ID
3490067
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-08-06
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