EIN 38-2710855

Leelanau Conservancy

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
City
Leland
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
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
Barton J Ingraham and Gail G Ingraham FoundationPreservation of Farmland$1,000,000
Andrew R and Janet F Miller FoundationGeneral Purposes$400,000
Edmund F and Virginia B Ball Foundation (BBF)Expansion Palmer Woods 1000-acre Project$200,000
...and 64 more grants received totalling $2,566,161

Personnel at Leelanau Conservancy

NameTitleCompensation
Thomas NelsonExecutive Director$128,824
Kathleen BirneyFinance Director$87,545
Kathy BirneyDirector of Finance and Administration
Paris MorseDevelopment Director
Chase HeiseConservation Easement Program Director
...and 21 more key personnel

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

Form 990s for Leelanau Conservancy

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-07990View PDF
2022-122023-05-10990View PDF
2021-122022-05-10990View PDF
2020-122021-05-24990View PDF
2019-122020-10-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
The North Shore Land AllianceOyster Bay, NY$4,541,611
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC)Pittsburgh, PA$26,481,834
Skagit Land TrustMount Vernon, WA$4,359,997
Mohonk PreserveGardiner, NY$5,366,042
D&R Greenway Land TrustPrinceton, NJ$3,173,616
Groundswell ConservancyMadison, WI$3,200,738
Coastal Prairie ConservancyHouston, TX$4,300,902
Alachua Conservation Trust (ACT)Gainesville, FL$6,044,817
San Juan Preservation TrustFriday Harbor, WA$7,845,961
NC Coastal Land TrustWilmington, NC$6,355,820
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $3,000 from The Nancy and Victor S Johnson Jr Foundation
April 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $20,000 from The Richard F and Carolyn A Chormann Family Foundation
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $70,000 from The Brookby Foundation
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
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