Independence Land Conservancy DBA Blue Heron Headwaters Conser (EIN 237207644) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1972

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Emily Duthinh

Phone

2487952808

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Independence Land Conservancy DBA Blue Heron Headwaters Conser, founded in 1972, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $293K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $70K, a strong 24% operating margin.

Mission

The mission of the organization is to protect the land, water, and wildlife in the headwaters region of the Clinton, Shiawassee, Huron, and Flint rivers through preservation, stewardship, and education.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $239,242

Program Service Revenue $23,996

Investment Income $20,358

Other Revenue $9,270

TOTAL REVENUE $292,866

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $138,499

Fundraising Expenses $48,270

Program Expenses $131,210

Other Expenses $84,684

TOTAL EXPENSES $223,183

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$292,866	$338,168	-0.1%
Expenses	$223,183	$125,752	+0.8%
Net Income	$69,683	$212,416	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

100

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

$40,833

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Jason Meekof	Executive Dir.	40.00	Director	$40,833	$0	$40,833
Emily Duthinh	President	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Metz	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Bette Moen	Secretary	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Dougherty	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Larry Kodosky	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Susan Julian	Director	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jean Gramlich	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Lora Perkins	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Todd Roeser	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Nicole Breadon	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jeffrey Schiffman	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$292,866	$223,183	$2,141,507	$69,683
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$338,168	$125,752	$2,062,159	$212,416
2022	$159,452	$128,963	$1,866,501	$30,489
2022	$159,452	$128,963	$1,866,501	$30,489
2021	$154,459	$190,785	$1,836,470	$-36,326
2020	$221,493	$268,611	$1,845,857	$-47,118
2019	$205,415	$127,041	$1,742,367	$78,374
2018	$101,314	$138,949	$1,664,840	$-37,635

Independence Land Conservancy DBA Blue Heron Headwaters Conser