Michigan Nature Association
Michigan Nature Association
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About this organization
Mission
The purpose of the Michigan Nature Association is to acquire, protect, and maintain natural areas that contain examples of Michigan endangered and threatened flora, fauna, and other components of the natural environment, including habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants of the state of Michigan and to carry on a program of natural history study and conservation education.
About
Stewardship: Sound stewardship is one our highest priorities and our volunteer program generates thousands of hours of donated volunteer labor. Our stewardship accomplishments in FYE 2019 include over 105 volunteer workdays across the state to remove invasive species, implementing prescribed burns to restore native prairies, and improving visitor accessibility at select sites.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing documents outline the non-profit's mission as “Mna's purposes are: (a) to acquire, maintain, and protect natural areas that predominantly contain examples of michigan fauna, flora, geologic features, and other components and aspects of the natural environment of michigan, including habitat and natural communities for fish, wildlife and plants, in the state of michigan. (b) to carry on a program of conservation study and education.”.
When outlining the tasks it performs, they were referred to as: “Mna's purposes are: (a) to acquire, maintain, and protect natural areas that predominantly contain examples of michigan fauna, flora, geologic features, and other components and aspects of the natural environment of michigan, including habitat and natural communities for fish, wildlife and plants, in the state of michigan. (b) to carry on a program of conservation study and education.”.
- The non-profit's reported state of operation is MI as per legal requirements.
- The filing reveals that the address of the non-profit in 2020 is 2310 SCIENCE PARKWAY, OKEMOS, MI, 48864.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has 15 employees reported on their 990 form.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has outstanding loans.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,139,038.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and endorsement from an independent source.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1952.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $535,795 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $57,421 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.